undergo this expedition. 10th - - circumnavigate (v) – to travel all the way around something, especially the Earth indigenously (adv.) – naturally; innately; inherently consonance (n) – agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions skippered (v) – acted as a master or captain of a vessel especially a small boat expedition (n) – a journey or voyage h. Which quality of the skipper helped to bring out a successful expedition? i.
Who among the crew mentioned about teamwork? j. When did they witness the brilliant southern lights from the sea? How did the sky appear there?
k. What festival did they celebrate during their expedition? made for some specific purpose, such as of war or exploration replenishment (n) – restoration of a stock or supply to a former level or condition apprehensive (adj.) – anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen contention (n) – strenuous effort; struggling together in opposition auxiliary (adj.) – additional; used as a reserve or substitute in case of need anticipate (v) – to foresee; to realize beforehand; to expect; be sure of bio-luminescence (n) – the production of light by living organisms golgappas (n) – the other term for pani puri morale (n) – emotional or mental condition with respect to confidence especially in the face of hardships A. Read the statements given below and state whether they are true or false.
If false , then write the correct answer in the space given. . Indian Navy’s all-women crew was the first-ever to circumnavigate the globe. .
. The crew consists of six members of men and women Indian Navy service. . .
Vartika Joshi skippered the crew to circumnavigate the globe. . . The crew started their expedition on July from Mumbai.
. . Dilip Donde was the first person to go on a non-stop solo circumnavigation. .
10th - - B. Answer the following questions briefly. . Mention the special features of INSV Tarini.
. What does the term circumnavigation mean? . How did the all-women Indian Navy crew go about