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Key Facts: SEE Compulsory Nepali Exam

75

Theory Marks

25

Internal Assessment Marks

3 hours

Theory Paper Duration

35%

Minimum Theory Score

NEB

Conducting Board

The SEE Class 10 Compulsory Nepali examination is conducted by the National Examinations Board (NEB) of Nepal through its Office of the Controller of Examinations (Class 10). It consists of a 75-mark written theory paper (3 hours) plus 25 marks of internal assessment, and students need at least 35% in theory to avoid a Non-Graded (NG) result. OpenExamPrep offers free independent practice questions on Nepali grammar, sentence structure, reading comprehension, and literature and composition. The board paper is written in Nepali. OpenExamPrep's questions are an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the curriculum topics, with Nepali examples where the skill needs them. They are not an official translation of the board paper or a simulation of its written format.

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1In Nepali grammar (नेपाली व्याकरण), which category of nouns (नाम) does the word 'माया' (maya - love/affection) belong to?
A.द्रव्यवाचक नाम (Dravyavachak naam / Material noun)
B.समूहवाचक नाम (Samuhavachak naam / Collective noun)
C.व्यक्तिवाचक नाम (Vyakti-vachak naam / Proper noun)
D.भाववाचक नाम (Bhaavavachak naam / Abstract noun)
Explanation: In Nepali grammar, 'माया' (love/affection) denotes an abstract feeling, emotion, or quality that cannot be touched or physically quantified, classifying it as a भाववाचक नाम (Bhaavavachak naam / abstract noun). Other examples include दया (mercy), सत्य (truth), and रिस (anger).
2In the sentence 'तिमीले आफ्नो काम आफैँ गर्नुपर्छ' (You should do your work yourself), what grammatical subclass of pronoun (सर्वनाम) is 'आफैँ' (aafai)?
A.पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम (Purushvachak sarbanaam / Personal pronoun)
B.निजवाचक सर्वनाम (Nijvachak sarbanaam / Reflexive pronoun)
C.सम्बन्धवाचक सर्वनाम (Sambandhavachak sarbanaam / Relative pronoun)
D.अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम (Anischayavachak sarbanaam / Indefinite pronoun)
Explanation: 'आफैँ' (aafai) and 'आफू' (aafu) function as निजवाचक सर्वनाम (reflexive pronouns) in Nepali grammar because they refer back to the subject of the clause, indicating an action performed by the agent upon or for themselves without an external intermediary.
3Which of the following verbs is an intransitive verb (अकर्मक क्रियापद - Akarmak kriyapad) in Nepali?
A.लेख्नु (Lekhnu - to write)
B.हाँस्नु (Haasnu - to laugh)
C.खानु (Khaanu - to eat)
D.पढ्नु (Padhnu - to read)
Explanation: 'हाँस्नु' (to laugh) is an intransitive verb (अकर्मक क्रियापद) because its action is confined entirely to the subject and cannot take a direct object (कर्म / karma). Asking 'के हाँस्यो?' (What did he laugh?) does not yield a logical semantic object, whereas transitive verbs (सकर्मक) like लेख्नु, खानु, and पढ्नु require or logically imply an object (e.g., भात खानु, किताब पढ्नु, चिठी लेख्नु).
4In the sentence 'ऊ त आज पक्कै आउँछ' (He will certainly come today, indeed), which word functions as an emphatic particle (निपात - Nipaat)?
A.ऊ (U)
B.त (Ta)
C.आज (Aaja)
D.पक्कै (Pakkai)
Explanation: 'त' (ta) is an indeclinable particle (निपात - Nipaat). Nipaats possess no independent lexical referent or inflectional morphology, but serve pragmatic and expressive functions such as emphasis, conversational cadence, reassurance, or contrast in Nepali discourse.
5In the phrase 'टेबुलमुन्तिर बिरालो छ' (The cat is under the table), what word class (शब्दवर्ग) does 'मुन्तिर' (muntira) belong to?
A.क्रियापद (Kriyapad / Finite verb)
B.नामयोगी (Naamayogi / Postposition)
C.विशेषण (Bisheshan / Adjective)
D.विस्मयादिबोधक (Bismayadibodhaka / Interjection)
Explanation: 'मुन्तिर' (under/beneath) is a postposition (नामयोगी - Naamayogi) in Nepali. Postpositions directly attach to or govern a preceding noun or pronoun to express spatial, temporal, instrumental, or associational relations (e.g., घरअगाडि, टेबुलमुन्तिर, भाइसित).
6Which word in the sentence 'मौसम खराब थियो तर खेल रोकिएन' (The weather was bad, yet the game did not stop) functions as a conjunction (संयोजक - Samyojak)?
A.मौसम (Mausam)
B.खराब (Kharab)
C.तर (Tara)
D.रोकिएन (Rokiena)
Explanation: 'तर' (tara - but/yet) is an adversative coordinating conjunction (संयोजक - Samyojak) that joins two independent clauses ('मौसम खराब थियो' and 'खेल रोकिएन') to indicate contrast or an unexpected outcome.
7Which prefix (उपसर्ग - Upasarga) is prefixed to the root words in 'प्रगति' (pragati), 'प्रहार' (prahar), and 'प्रभाव' (prabhav)?
A.प्रति- (Prati-)
B.प्र- (Pra-)
C.परि- (Pari-)
D.परा- (Para-)
Explanation: The prefix 'प्र-' (pra-) is a classic Sanskrit prefix (उपसर्ग) indicating forward motion, prominence, intensity, or commencement. Prefixed to 'गति' (movement) it forms 'प्रगति' (progress), to 'हार' it forms 'प्रहार' (strike/assault), and to 'भाव' it forms 'प्रभाव' (influence/impact).
8In Nepali morphology, what is a suffix termed when it attaches directly to a verb root (धातु - Dhatu) to form a derived word?
A.तद्धित प्रत्यय (Taddhit pratyaya)
B.उपसर्ग (Upasarga)
C.कृत् प्रत्यय (Krit pratyaya)
D.विभक्ति (Vibhakti)
Explanation: A suffix that attaches to a verb root (धातु / dhatu) to generate derived nouns or adjectives is called a 'कृत् प्रत्यय' (Krit pratyaya), and the resulting derivative word is termed 'कृदन्त' (Kridanta). For example, धातु 'पढ्' + कृत् प्रत्यय 'आइ' = 'पढाइ'.
9Which of the following formations represents a complete reduplication (पूर्ण द्वित्व - Purna dvittva) in Nepali word formation?
A.पानीसानी (Paani-saani)
B.छ्यासमिस (Chhyaas-mis)
C.घरघर (Ghar-ghar)
D.झ्याप्पझुप्प (Jhyappa-jhuppa)
Explanation: 'घरघर' (from घर + घर) is an example of पूर्ण द्वित्व (complete reduplication), where the base word is repeated entirely without any phonetic alteration, vowel mutation, or consonant substitution to express plural distribution or thoroughness ('every single house').
10Compare the usage of 'धेरै' in Sentence A ('धेरै विद्यार्थी उत्तीर्ण भए') and Sentence B ('आज उसले धेरै बोल्यो'). What are the respective word classes (शब्दवर्ग) of 'धेरै' in A and B?
A.Sentence A: क्रियाविशेषण (Kriyaavisheshan); Sentence B: विशेषण (Bisheshan)
B.Sentence A: नाम (Naam); Sentence B: विशेषण (Bisheshan)
C.Sentence A: अव्यय (Avyaya); Sentence B: नाम (Naam)
D.Sentence A: विशेषण (Bisheshan); Sentence B: क्रियाविशेषण (Kriyaavisheshan)
Explanation: In Sentence A, 'धेरै' quantifies the noun 'विद्यार्थी' (students), functioning as a quantitative adjective (परिमाणबोधक विशेषण). In Sentence B, 'धेरै' modifies the finite verb 'बोल्यो' (spoke), denoting the degree or extent of speaking, which makes it an adverb of degree (परिमाणवाचक क्रियाविशेषण). In Nepali grammar, identical lexical items often switch word classes depending on syntactic modification.

About the SEE Compulsory Nepali Exam

The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) Class 10 Compulsory Nepali Examination is the nationwide school-leaving examination administered across Nepal by the National Examinations Board (NEB) Class 10. The curriculum established by the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) evaluates student proficiency in Nepali grammar (Vyakaran), morphology (Shabda Rachana), syntax (Vakya), reading comprehension (Bodha), literary interpretation (Sahitya), and written composition (Abhivyakti).

Exam sponsor: National Examinations Board (NEB) / Office of the Controller of Examinations (Class 10), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written board examination: a 75-mark written theory paper (3 hours) plus 25 marks of internal assessment.

Time Limit

3 hours (theory paper)

Passing Score

At least 35% in the theory paper (below that: Non-Graded, NG)

Exam / Certification Fees

Set annually by NEB; paid through the school

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Reported exam pass rate: Not published by subject. Under NEB's letter-grading rules, a theory score below 35% is recorded as Non-Graded (NG) for that subject. Exam sponsor website

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  • Passing score: At least 35% in the theory paper (below that: Non-Graded, NG)
  • Assessment: Written board examination: a 75-mark written theory paper (3 hours) plus 25 marks of internal assessment.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (theory paper)
  • Exam / certification fees: Set annually by NEB; paid through the school Official sources

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SEE Compulsory Nepali: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice distinguishing word classes (Shabda Barga) in context: note how words like 'राम्रो' (ramro) function as adjectives before nouns but adverbs before verbs.
2Master morphological derivational rules: recognize common Sanskrit and Nepali prefixes (pra-, apa-, vi-, su-) and suffixes (-aai, -aaha, -ik, -iya).
3Regularly transform sentences across voice (Kartribhachya to Karmabhachya/Bhaavabhachya) and aspect (Samanya, Apurna, Purna, Abhyasta, Agyaat).
4Ensure strict subject-verb concord (Sangati) in number, gender, and honorific levels (uchha aadar, madhyam aadar, and anaadar).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the SEE Class 10 Compulsory Nepali examination?

The official assessment is a 75-mark written theory paper (3 hours) plus 25 marks of internal assessment. It is a written board examination, not a multiple-choice test.

What score is needed to pass SEE Class 10 Compulsory Nepali?

Under NEB's letter-grading rules, students need at least 35% of the theory marks. A lower theory score is recorded as Non-Graded (NG) for the subject.

What happens if a student is Non-Graded (NG) in Compulsory Nepali?

Students who are NG in up to two subjects can sit the grade-increment (supplementary) examination announced by NEB after the results; others take the subject again in a later regular examination.

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No. The board paper is written in Nepali. OpenExamPrep's questions are an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the curriculum topics, with Nepali examples where the skill needs them. They are not an official translation of the board paper or a simulation of its written format. OpenExamPrep is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NEB or the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC).