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Posted on: 2013-05-12

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While many entertain reading books, some people like to have fun and relax by watching movies. If you have to choose between the two, what would it be and why? Explain.

Posted on: 2008-05-04

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The mercury is shooting skywards, and one just yearns for some respite from the burning heat. With summer truly here, what are the fun things you can do to beat the heat? Why do you like to do these activities?

Posted on: 2013-04-28

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Among the different forms of art, some prefer painting while others like sculptures. There are some who do installation art, while some love to express their ideas through the medium of body art — tattooing. What is your favourite form of art? Why do you like it? Explain.

Posted on: 2013-04-21

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The legal provision in Nepal requires the husband to provide spousal support to their wives when they divorced. But at the same time, there are women and others talking about gender equity when the law is favouring women. Is it justified? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2013-04-14

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One of our popular musicians had once blurted out in an interview with us that his wife’s nose is the most attractive feature. What is your beloved’s most attractive feature for you? Why?

Posted on: 2013-04-07

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With the New Year 2070 BS just around the corner, it calls for celebrations. So, who would you like — if you were given a chance to pick one celebrity (dead or alive) — to celebrate this New Year's with? Why?

Posted on: 2013-03-31

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The existing legal provision requires transporters to reserve seats for women and the differently-abled. The authorities concerned have also started an awareness campaign along with taking action against those breach the provision. Have you felt this campaign has helped the groups concerned? Share instances you’ve experienced. Do you think such r ...

Posted on: 2013-03-24

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Oscar Wilde has famously said, “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” Do you agree with Wilde’s view? Give reasons for your answers.

Posted on: 2013-03-17

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Holi, the festival of colours, is near and you must be eagerly waiting for it. How do you usually celebrate this festival? Do you have any memorable incident related with the Holi festival? Illustrate.

Posted on: 2013-03-10

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Yoga or meditation is supposed to be done for a healthy lifestyle. Do you believe in it? Have you ever done any kind of yoga and has it brought any kind of change in your life?

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Language can both be a divide and a bridge. In a multi-lingual country like ours, it is but common to find people speaking different languages at any gathering or even workplace. And if you find another who speaks you language, it is natural that you converse in the same. However, there may be a third person who may not understand what you are talking about and this could be taken as rude. How would you handle such a situation apart from not conversing in a common language or interpretting what's being said?