English Questions

Passage: Most Nepali migrant workers go to countries in the Gulf and Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia, Qatar, and the UAE. Q52. Which country is NOT mentioned as a common destination for Nepali workers?

Passage: Remittance has helped reduce poverty and improve the standard of living for many families in rural Nepal. Q53. What is one positive effect of remittance mentioned in the passage?

Passage: However, the departure of young, able-bodied workers has led to a shortage of labor in agriculture and other local industries. Q54. What is a negative consequence of high migration?

Passage: The 'brain drain' refers to the migration of highly skilled and educated individuals to developed countries. Q55. What does 'brain drain' mean?

Passage: Families often rely solely on remittance, which makes them vulnerable to global economic shocks. Q56. Why is relying only on remittance risky for families?

Passage: Ensuring the safety and rights of migrant workers in foreign countries remains a major challenge for the government. Q57. What is the government's concern regarding migrant workers?

Passage: The term 'GDP' stands for Gross Domestic Product, a measure of a country's economic activity. Q58. Based on the context, what does GDP represent?

Passage: Social costs, such as the separation of families and the psychological impact on children left behind, are often overlooked. Q59. What does the word 'overlooked' mean in this context?

Passage: Migration is a 'double-edged sword' for Nepal, bringing money but creating social and labor problems. Q60. What does the metaphor 'double-edged sword' imply?

Passage: Deforestation in the Terai region of Nepal has led to several environmental issues, including soil erosion and loss of biodiversity. Forests are being cleared for agriculture and human settlements. Q61. What are the two main reasons for clearing forests mentioned in the passage?

Passage: Soil erosion during the monsoon season causes floods that destroy crops and displace families. Q62. When is soil erosion most problematic according to the passage?

Passage: Community forest programs in Nepal have been successful in involving local people in forest management and conservation. Q63. What has been successful in forest conservation in Nepal?

Passage: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Q64. What is 'biodiversity'?

Passage: Illegal logging and poaching continue to threaten the endangered species living in the Terai forests. Q65. What does 'illegal logging' mean?

Passage: The Chure range is particularly vulnerable to degradation due to its fragile geological structure. Q66. Why is the Chure range mentioned as being in danger?

Passage: Reafforestation is the process of planting trees in an area where there was once a forest. Q67. How is reafforestation different from deforestation?

Passage: The loss of forest cover affects the local climate, leading to hotter temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns. Q68. What can be inferred about the relationship between forests and climate?

Passage: Sustainable management of forest resources is the only way to balance economic needs and environmental health. Q69. What does 'sustainable' mean in this context?

Passage: The 'lungs of the world' is a common metaphor for forests. Q70. Why is this metaphor appropriate?

Passage: The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. We can now send messages instantly across the globe using various social media platforms and email. Q71. How has the internet changed communication?