Class 10 English Karnali Province 2081
Complete Solution with Answer Key | SEE 2081 (2025)
Welcome to the complete solution for Class 10 Compulsory English Karnali Province 2081 (SEE 2025). This guide provides detailed answers for all sections including poem comprehension, reading passages, grammar exercises, and writing tasks to help you prepare for the SEE examination.
Table of Contents: Class 10 English Karnali Province 2081
- Section 1: Poem – Weathers by Thomas Hardy
- Section 2: Reading – The Story of Pelops
- Section 3: Reading – Vacancy Announcement (ABC Insurance Company)
- Section 4: Biography – Bairagi Kainla (Til Bikram Nembang Limbu)
- Section 5: Rules and Regulations for Examinees in Exam Hall
- Section 6: Formal Message of Congratulation
- Section 7: Job Application – Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher
- Section 8: Essay – Migration of Nepali Students and Professionals Abroad
- Section 9: Grammar
- Section 10: Cloze Test
1. Read the following poem and write ‘TRUE’ for true and ‘FALSE’ for the false statements. [5×1=5]
Weathers
by Thomas Hardy
This is the weather the cuckoo likes,
And so do I;
When showers betumble the chestnut spikes,
And nestlings fly;
And the little brown nightingale bills his best,
And they sit outside at ‘The Traveller’s Rest’,
And maids come forth sprig-muslin drest,
And citizens dream of the south and west,
And so do I.
This is the weather the shepherd shuns,
And so do I;
When beeches drip in browns and duns,
And thresh and ply;
And hill-hid tides throb, throe on throe,
And meadow rivulets overflow,
And drops on gate bars hang in a row,
And rooks in families homeward go,
And so do I.
— Thomas Hardy
(i) The cuckoo likes the season described in the first stanza.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The first line of the poem directly states “This is the weather the cuckoo likes” — confirming that the cuckoo enjoys the spring-like weather described in the first stanza.
(ii) The baby birds stay inside the nest in the spring.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The poem says “And nestlings fly” — meaning the baby birds (nestlings) are flying out, not staying inside the nest during this spring-like season.
(iii) The speaker enjoys the weather which the shepherd dislikes.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The second stanza says “This is the weather the shepherd shuns, / And so do I” — meaning the speaker also dislikes/avoids the same weather the shepherd shuns. They share the same dislike.
(iv) The leaves of the beeches become brown in winter.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The second stanza mentions “When beeches drip in browns and duns” — referring to the dull brown autumn/winter colour of the beech tree leaves during the gloomy season.
(v) The poem describes the joy of the winter and gloom of the spring.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: It is the opposite — the first stanza describes the joy of spring/pleasant weather, while the second stanza describes the gloom of autumn/winter. The poem does NOT describe joy of winter or gloom of spring.
2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. [10]
The gods brought Pelops back to life. As a special present, they gave him a chariot with a team of snow-white horses that could run faster than the wind. “Take these horses,” said Zeus to Pelops, “and find yourself a kingdom, for you shall become a great ruler.” Pelops thanked the gods and mounted his chariot and galloped down the dusty mountain road and out onto the plain. As he came around a curve, he reined in his horses, for he saw an old man dressed in rags by the side of the road. “Where are you going?” shouted the old man. “I’m off to find a kingdom,” Pelops replied. “Then I have an idea for you,” said the old man. “I know of a kingdom called Elis, where a beautiful princess lives. Her name is Hippodamia. The man who married the princess will inherit her father’s kingdom.” “That sounds perfect,” said Pelops. “There’s just one problem,” cautioned the old man. “If you want to marry the princess, you have to run a chariot race against the old king. If you win, you get the princess and the kingdom. If you lose, you get your head chopped off. So far, twelve people have lost.” “I won’t lose,” said Pelops. “My horses can run faster than the wind.” “But the king’s can run faster than the lightning,” warned the old man. “I am not afraid,” said Pelops. He thanked the old man and started off.
A. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order as they appear in the text. [5×1=5]
Answer – Correct Order:
- (iv) Pelops was brought back to life.
- (i) The gods told Pelops he would become a great ruler.
- (v) Pelops learned about the beautiful princess Hippodamia.
- (iii) The old man told Pelops about a chariot race to win a kingdom.
- (ii) Pelops rode his chariot to the kingdom of Elis.
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) What does the word ‘they’ in the second sentence refer to?
Answer:
The word ‘they’ refers to the gods.
(ii) What gift did the gods give to Pelops?
Answer:
The gods gave Pelops a chariot with a team of snow-white horses that could run faster than the wind.
(iii) Where did Pelops see the old man?
Answer:
Pelops saw the old man by the side of the road, as he came around a curve.
(iv) What would happen if Pelops did not win the race?
Answer:
If Pelops did not win the race, his head would be chopped off.
(v) Do you think Pelops’ decision to race for the princess and kingdom was wise? Why or why not? Give a reason.
Answer:
Yes, Pelops’ decision was wise because he had been gifted extraordinary horses by the gods that could run faster than the wind, giving him a strong chance of winning the race and obtaining both the princess and the kingdom. Alternatively: No, it was not wise because he risked his life — twelve people had already lost the same race and had their heads chopped off.
3. Read the following text and do the tasks. [10]
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ABC Insurance Company Limited, a leading General Insurance Company, having its branches at various places of Nepal invites applications from dynamic and committed Nepali Citizens for the following positions and locations.
Marketing Officer
Locations: Kathmandu, Hetauda, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Itahari and Nepalgunj
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate in any discipline with marketing skills.
- Experience in handling computers: MS Office is desirable.
- The incumbent must have excellent ability in written and spoken English and Nepali.
- Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to excel in his/her career. Preference will be given to experienced and local candidates.
Age: 20 to 30 years Remuneration will be as per company’s rules.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The interview date will be announced on our website. Rights for rejecting any/all applications without assigning reasons are reserved. Canvassing at any stage of the process shall lead to automatic disqualification. Candidates meeting the above criteria may apply by downloading the application forms from our website: www.abc.insurance.com.np. The completed forms along with copies of academic qualification, two passport-sized photos and a resume should arrive at our office on or before 15 Chaitra, 2081.
ABC Insurance Company Limited
P.O.Box No. 11111, Moonrise Bizz Park, 1st Floor, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct information from the text. [5×1=5]
(i) The name of the employer company is ………
Answer: ABC Insurance Company Limited.
(ii) The advertised post is ………
Answer: Marketing Officer.
(iii) The applicants must have strong ………
Answer: communication and interpersonal skills.
(iv) The company prefers local and ……… candidates.
Answer: experienced candidates.
(v) The company provides salary on the basis of ………
Answer: company’s rules.
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) What is the required academic qualification for the post?
Answer:
The required academic qualification is a Graduate degree in any discipline with marketing skills.
(ii) What language skills do the candidates require?
Answer:
Candidates require excellent written and spoken skills in both English and Nepali languages.
(iii) Who will be called for the interview?
Answer:
Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview.
(iv) What can disqualify the candidacy?
Answer:
Canvassing at any stage of the process can disqualify the candidacy.
(v) How can the candidates obtain the application form?
Answer:
Candidates can obtain the application form by downloading it from the company’s website: www.abc.insurance.com.np.
4. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. [15]
Til Bikram Nembang Limbu is a Nepali poet and litterateur. He is famous by his pen name, Bairagi Kainla. He was born to Kharga Bahadur Limbu Nembang and Saraswati Limbu on the 9th of August, 1939 in Panchthar. As an educated personality, he served the nation significantly, and has been duly honoured by the state.
Bairagi Kainla grew up in his native village and got a Bachelor degree. He lived in a joint family. He learnt the first letters at home as he was taught by local teachers. His father sent him to study Science in Darjeeling, but he was fond of literature. Therefore, he studied and completed Bachelor of Arts there. He mainly channelled his time and energies more to literary programmes than to formal education. His significant literary struggle was the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement which searched unexplored realms of Nepali literature and added a new dimension, the third dimension, to Nepali literature.
Bairagi Kainla authored multiple works which enriched the field of literature of Nepal. Some of the creations are: Bairagi Kainla Ka Kavitaharu, Sappok-chomen: Limbu Jatima Kokh-Puja, Samsogha Mundhum: Pretatmako Aakhyan ra Anusthan, Nawacoit Mundhum, Andha Manchheharu ra Hatti, Mujingna Kheyongna Mundhum, Pajaiba Mundhum and other Mundhums as well.
Bairagi Kainla was offered due honour by the state. He served the nation as the poet and pioneer of the Third Dimension and also as the chancellor of the Nepal Academy for four years from 2066 to 2070 BS. Therefore, he was honoured with awards such as Jagadamba Shree Award, Sajha Puraskar, Vishist Shrasta Samman and so on.
Bairagi Kainla contributed to the field of literature in Nepal. So he was offered due recognition and respect. Most of the Nepali people respect him as the pioneer of the Third Dimension in Nepali literature.
A. Match the meanings in column ‘A’ with the correct words in column ‘B’. One word does not have a match. [5×1=5]
| Column A (Meaning) | Column B (Words) | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| (i) created a written work |
(a) litterateur (b) channel (c) realms (d) authored (e) pioneer (f) recognition |
(d) authored |
| (ii) the state of receiving an honour | (f) recognition | |
| (iii) a person who is the first to study or explore an area of knowledge | (e) pioneer | |
| (iv) to direct ideas towards a particular purpose | (b) channel | |
| (v) a person engaged in various literary works | (a) litterateur |
Note: The word (c) realms does not have a match in Column A.
B. Put the following sentences in the correct order as they occur in the text. [5×1=5]
Answer – Correct Order:
- (iii) Til Bikram Nembang was born in Panchthar.
- (v) Local teachers taught Til Bikram Nembang the first letters.
- (ii) Til Bikram Nembang studied Bachelor of Arts in Darjeeling.
- (i) Til Bikram Nembang became the chancellor of the Nepal Academy.
- (iv) Til Bikram Nembang was awarded with the Jagadamba Shree Award.
C. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
(i) Who is Bairagi Kainla?
Answer:
Bairagi Kainla is a Nepali poet and litterateur. His real name is Til Bikram Nembang Limbu. He is known as the pioneer of the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement in Nepali literature.
(ii) Why did Til Bikram’s father send him to Darjeeling?
Answer:
Til Bikram’s father sent him to Darjeeling to study Science.
(iii) Mention any one of the contributions of Bairagi Kainla to Nepali literature.
Answer:
One of the significant contributions of Bairagi Kainla to Nepali literature is the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) literary movement, which searched unexplored realms of Nepali literature and added a new dimension to it. He also served as the chancellor of the Nepal Academy.
(iv) What is Nembang’s significant literary movement?
Answer:
Nembang’s significant literary movement is the Tesro Aayam (Third Dimension) movement, which explored new and unexplored realms of Nepali literature.
(v) Was Nembang’s decision to join an Arts college right? Give a reason.
Answer:
Yes, Nembang’s decision to join an Arts college was absolutely right. He was genuinely fond of literature rather than Science, and his passion led him to become one of Nepal’s most celebrated poets and litterateurs. His choice allowed him to pioneer the Third Dimension movement and earn national and international recognition. (Alternatively: No, because if he had studied Science, he might have contributed more to Nepal’s scientific development.)
5. Write a set of rules and regulations for the examinees to follow in an exam hall. Write it in about 100 words based on the given clues. [5]
Clues: managing personal … enter 30 minutes earlier … entrance card … materials … maintain silence … no gadgets … no cheating … submission of answer sheet
Rules and Regulations for Examinees in the Exam Hall
- All examinees must arrive and enter the exam hall at least 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled start time.
- Examinees are strictly required to bring their valid entrance cards along with necessary stationery materials such as pens and pencils.
- Students must take full responsibility for managing their personal belongings securely outside the examination hall.
- Absolute silence must be maintained throughout the entire examination period to ensure a peaceful and fair environment for all.
- The use of electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and smartwatches, is strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
- No cheating or unauthorized communication with fellow examinees will be tolerated; violators will face immediate expulsion.
- Examinees must ensure the proper submission of their answer sheets to the invigilator before leaving the hall.
6. One of your classmates won ‘The Best Essay Writing Award-2081’ in the national level essay writing competition. Write a formal message of congratulation on behalf of your child club at school. Write it in about 100 words using the following clues. [5]
Clues: Amar Singh Yadav … a student of class 10 XYZ School, Rasuwa … “The Best Essay Writing Award – 2081” … congratulations … result of hard work … proud of him … wish for further success
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS!
We are immensely delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Amar Singh Yadav, a brilliant student of Class 10 at XYZ School, Rasuwa, for successfully securing ‘The Best Essay Writing Award – 2081’ in the national level essay writing competition.
This outstanding achievement is undoubtedly the result of your unwavering hard work, dedication, and exceptional writing skills. You have made the entire school family incredibly proud of your remarkable accomplishment. Your success is a true inspiration for all of us.
We wish you all the very best for your future endeavors and hope for your further success in all the days to come. Keep shining!
— Child Club
XYZ School, Rasuwa
7. Write a job application, in about 150 words, for the post of ‘Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher’ with the help of details given below. [6]
Details: ABC School, Charikot, Dolakha | Minimum Qualification: B.Ed./B.A. in Mathematics | Experience: At least 3 years | Salary: As per school’s rules
[Current Date]
The Principal,
ABC School,
Charikot, Dolakha.
Subject: Application for the post of Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher.
Dear Sir/Madam,
In response to your vacancy announcement, I am writing to enthusiastically apply for the position of Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher at your esteemed institution. I believe my academic background and professional teaching experience align perfectly with your requirements.
I have successfully completed my B.Ed. with a specialization in Mathematics from Tribhuvan University. Furthermore, I possess over three years of dedicated teaching experience as a Secondary Level Mathematics educator. During my previous tenure, I successfully developed interactive and student-friendly teaching strategies to make complex mathematical concepts easily understandable, resulting in excellent academic performances among students.
I am a hardworking, patient, and passionate educator fully committed to student success. If given the opportunity to serve at ABC School, I assure you of my utmost dedication to the students’ academic growth and the school’s outstanding reputation.
I have enclosed my resume and copies of my academic certificates with this application. I would be grateful for an opportunity to attend an interview at your convenience.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
8. Write an essay on “Migration of Nepali Students and Professionals Abroad” expressing your opinions on its causes and effects in about 200 words. [8]
Migration of Nepali Students and Professionals Abroad
In recent years, the massive migration of Nepali students and skilled professionals to foreign countries has become a pressing national issue. Thousands of youths leave the country annually in pursuit of better higher education and lucrative employment opportunities, causing significant shifts in Nepal’s socio-economic landscape.
The primary causes of this mass exodus are rooted in the lack of quality employment opportunities and the unstable political and economic climate in Nepal. Many students migrate seeking advanced, globally recognized education which they feel is lacking domestically. Similarly, professionals such as doctors, engineers, and IT experts move abroad attracted by significantly higher wages, better living standards, and greater career progression. Frustration with bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of proper recognition for merit at home further fuel this trend.
The effects of this brain drain are severe for Nepal. On the positive side, the country receives a substantial amount of remittance, which heavily sustains the national economy. However, the negative impacts are profound. Nepal is losing its most dynamic, educated, and innovative workforce, hindering national development and industrial growth. Furthermore, it causes severe social fragmentation, often leaving elderly parents behind without proper care.
In conclusion, while migration offers individual prosperity, its long-term impact on Nepal is deeply detrimental. To curb this trend, the government must prioritize creating robust employment opportunities, improving the domestic education system, and fostering an environment that rewards innovation and talent within the country.
9. Reproduce the following sentences as instructed in the brackets. [6×1=6]
(i) Neither of the students speaks English, ……..? (Add a correct question tag.)
Answer:
Neither of the students speaks English, do they?
Rule: “Neither” is effectively negative, so we use a positive question tag. The pronoun used is “they” for “Neither of the students” in modern usage.
(ii) John has got some tricks to win. (Change into negative.)
Answer:
John has not got any tricks to win.
Rule: In negative sentences, “some” changes to “any”. “Has got” → “has not got”.
(iii) She (pass) her SEE by 2082 BS. (Use the correct form of the verb ‘pass’ to complete the sentence.)
Answer:
She will have passed her SEE by 2082 BS.
Rule: “By + future time” requires the Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) to show an action completed before a specified future time.
(iv) She said to him, “I was laughing at them.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
She told him that she had been laughing at them.
Rule: “said to him” → “told him”; “I” → “she”; Past Continuous “was laughing” → Past Perfect Continuous “had been laughing”; “them” remains unchanged.
(v) Open the door. (Change into passive voice.)
Answer:
Let the door be opened.
Rule: Imperative sentences in passive: “Let + object + be + past participle.”
(vi) He met his friend yesterday. (Change into ‘When’ question.)
Answer:
When did he meet his friend?
Rule: “Yesterday” is replaced by “When”; auxiliary “did” is fronted; main verb “met” returns to base form “meet”.
10. Choose and copy the correct answers from the brackets to complete the given text. (Rewriting the text is not compulsory.) [10×0.5=5]
There lived three brothers. Each wanted to get something special (a)…..(buy/ to buy/ buying/ bought) for their elderly mother on the Mother’s Day. Each of the gifts they wanted to give differed (b)….. (from/to/by/with) each other. The first brother gave her a huge house. The second brother gave her (c)……. (a/an/the/no article) unique and expensive car. The third brother remembered that his mother used to love to read the Bible (d)…….. (and/so/ because/ but) she couldn’t see well anymore. So, he gifted her a specially trained parrot that could recite any verse from the Bible on demand. Soon, the brothers received a thank you note from their mother. The first one’s note said, “The house (e)…….. (you bought / you were bought / you buy / you were buying) for me is too big! I only live in a small part of it, but I have to clean the whole thing!” The second son got a note that said, “I rarely (f)…….. (left/ leave/ leaves/ will leave) the house, anymore, so I hardly use the car you gifted me”. The third son’s note said, “My darling baby, you know just what (g) …… (your mother loves/ your mother loved/ his mother loves/ my mother loves)! On hearing the remarks, the third son (h)….. (is/was/were/ are) very happy. “Mom! I love you very much, (i)…….. (don’t I, don’t you, won’t you, do you)?“, said he. It’s easy to understand how the mother responded to the sons. If you do not understand this story well, (j)……. (read, to read, would read, would have read) it again.
Answers:
(a) bought — past participle as an adjective modifying “something special” (intended to be bought)
(b) from — “differ from” is the correct collocation
(c) a — “unique” starts with a consonant sound /juː/, so “a” is used
(d) but — contrast: she loved to read the Bible BUT she couldn’t see well
(e) you bought — defining relative clause in simple past (active)
(f) leave — simple present tense with “I rarely”
(g) your mother loves — the son is speaking to his mother; “your mother” = herself
(h) was — past tense, singular subject “the third son”
(i) don’t I — positive statement “I love” → negative tag “don’t I?”
(j) read — imperative (direct command/instruction)
Completed Text with Answers:
There lived three brothers. Each wanted to get something special bought for their elderly mother on the Mother’s Day. Each of the gifts they wanted to give differed from each other. The first brother gave her a huge house. The second brother gave her a unique and expensive car. The third brother remembered that his mother used to love to read the Bible but she couldn’t see well anymore. So, he gifted her a specially trained parrot that could recite any verse from the Bible on demand.
Soon, the brothers received a thank you note from their mother. The first one’s note said, “The house you bought for me is too big! I only live in a small part of it, but I have to clean the whole thing!” The second son got a note that said, “I rarely leave the house, anymore, so I hardly use the car you gifted me”. The third son’s note said, “My darling baby, you know just what your mother loves! On hearing the remarks, the third son was very happy. “Mom! I love you very much, don’t I?“, said he. It’s easy to understand how the mother responded to the sons. If you do not understand this story well, read it again.