Brojen Das: On Crossing the English Channel

1. According to the text, what was the primary reason for Brojen Das's failure to set a record in his earlier attempts?

• A) The cold, biting water
• B) The strong tides
• C) Sea-sickness
• D) Lack of stamina

2. What specific news from his crew 'electrified' Brojen Das, giving him a final surge of energy?

• A) That he was very close to the Kent shore
• B) That the people in the motorboat were cheering for him
• C) That if he pushed himself, he would set a new world record
• D) That the time was only 4:00 in the morning

3. What major feat did Brojen Das achieve in 1958?

• A) He received the Swadhinata Padak.
• B) He became the first person from Asia to swim across the English Channel.
• C) He set a world record for the France to England swim.
• D) He crossed the channel for the sixth time.

4. On what date was Brojen Das born?

• A) 1 June 1998
• B) 22 September 1961
• C) 9 December 1927
• D) 27 October 1961

5. Which award was given to Brojen Das posthumously by the Bangladesh government?

• A) National Sports award
• B) Pride of Performance award
• C) Swadhinata Padak
• D) King of Channel trophy

6. By how much time did Brojen Das break the existing world record in 1961?

• A) 10 minutes
• B) 15 minutes
• C) 20 minutes
• D) 45 minutes

7. What action during the swim did Brojen Das later regret, believing it prevented an even faster record time?

• A) Not sleeping enough the night before
• B) Squeezing his body for the last drop of energy
• C) Keeping his speed at a steady pace initially
• D) Refusing to swim on and stopping for a feed