PDE Q132
0. The first man to reach the South Pole on I December 14, 1911 was
- Option : B
- Explanation : Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who became the first person to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. He led a well-planned expedition using sled dogs and skis, which helped his team arrive ahead of the British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. His achievement marked a major milestone in the history of polar exploration.
A. Commander Robert E. Peary of the U.S. – Incorrect. Peary is known for leading the first expedition to the North Pole in 1909, not the South Pole.
B. Ranald Amundsen from Norway – Correct. Roald Amundsen led the first successful expedition to the South Pole, reaching it on December 14, 1911. He used sled dogs and careful planning, beating Robert Scott’s British team.
C. The Navigator Ferdinand Magellan – Incorrect. Magellan led the first circumnavigation of the Earth in the 16th century but did not travel to the South Pole.
D. Sir Francis Drake of England – Incorrect. Drake was a famous English explorer and privateer who sailed around the world but never explored the polar regions.
