10th English

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a

long elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but

it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the

ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the free-falling and the rebound. When the

person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues

to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

Jumping Heights, located in Mohan Chatti village, in Rishikesh has been rated as one of the

most preferred bungee jumping destinations in India at a height of 83 meters. It is the only place

in India where bungee jumping can be done from a fixed platform. This is also India’s only fixed

platform Bungee- performed from a professional cantilever, to separate it from entertainment parks,

and create instead, an extreme adventure zone. The Bungee has been designed by David Allardice of

New Zealand.

The Cantilever platform is built over a rocky cliff over-looking the river Hall, a tributary of River

Ganges. Bungee-ing amidst the vastness of nature lends an an absolutely breath taking experience.

Jumping Heights is well known for its safety measures and experienced staff. It costs around Rs 2500

per jump, a bit expensive, but totally worth the experience. The Bungee jumping experience has been

set amidst the astoundingly stunning landscape of Rishikesh. To Bungee jump, one must be at least 12

years and should weigh between 40-110 kg.

Questions:

1. What is Bungee Jumping?

Bungee Jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a long

elastic cord.

2. Can Bungee be performed from a movable object? How?

Yes, it can be performed from a movable object such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the

ability to hover above the ground.

3. When do you think Bungee becomes thrilling?

Bungee becomes thrilling from the free-falling and the rebound.

4. What is the experience when one falls off the platform?

When one falls off the platform, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord

recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

5. Where is the Bungee jumping point located in India?

Bungee Jumping point is located in Mohan Chatti Village in Rishikesh.

6. What is the minimum age to Bungee jump?

The minimum age to Bumgee jump is that one must be at least 12 years of age and should weigh

between 40-110 kg.