BA first year question paper-2068 tu questionpaper .

Exam 2068

Time: 3Hrs                                                                                                          Full Marks :100

Attempt All Questions.

1, In the following sentence , circle the correct underlined option : -- [4]

a. The data cleary show/showsthat he is mistaken .

b. The criteria we applied in this case is/are mistaken .

c. Nepal is facing a crisis/crisesof enormous proportions .

d. Tribhuvan Universityhas thousands of alumnus / alumni .

2. "The Brave Little Parrot " can be interpreted as an advice to you about how you should conduct your own life . Explain what this advice might be .     ("The Brave Little Parrot ")  --[5]

OR

Scientists often test the accuracy of ta hyphothesis , or an educated guess . Wyhat was Denis's hypothesis ? ("The Four-tusked Elephant ")

1. Describe some diffrences between life in contemporary cities like Kathmnadu and Dharan , and life in a typical hunter -gatherre society ? Which prababl ereasons lead people living in small societies of 100 people or so to be more generous than people living in cities ? ("Life Without Cities")

4. Summarize the basic plot of Achebe's story in one paragraph ("Marriage is a Private Affair ")                                                                                                   

OR

In one paragraph , write the story of Dadhichi and the war between the gods and the demons . ("The Lunatic ") . --[05]

5. Apply the four levels of interacting with texts to "Piano " Or "To his Coy Mistres."  --[15].

6. Write a short essay on "Arranging a Marriage in Nepal." --[10]

7. Match the words in column "A" with their definitions in column "B". -- [6]

A	B
Copyright	a desire
monitor	too great
grasping	relating to practical affairs
pragmatic	the exclusive legal right to an artistic work
urge	fully understanding
excessive	check for a particular purpose

8. Many people have claimed that the fashion , cosmetics and advertising industries are promoting an impossible standard of beauty , one that very few people can meet . What are some possible reasons for their promotion of an unrealistic standard of beauty ? What are the effects on people and society ? -- [10]

9.  Write an esay in about 250 words about a time in your life when felt powerless in a difficult situation , Use detailed description to make your writing more interesting . Try to appeal as many as somes possible in your description . --[15]

10. How were the students in your scholl classified ? Do you think this system worked well ? In what other ways could students be classified ? -- [5]

11. Imagine that there is a scientist who has proven that he can make a drug that would cure all human disease . The vital ingredient of the drug , however , must be taken from a perfectly healthy child and this world die as a result  . Write an essay in which you argue for or against the production of the drug .--[5]