GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 6, 1909, American explorer Robert Peary accomplishes a long elusive dream, when he, assistant Matthew Henson and four Inuits reach what they determine to be the North Pole.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first ever expedition to reach the Geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finally, by Peary’s account, he reached the North Pole in April 1909 with his longstanding companion Matthew Henson and four natives.