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20 questions on Nepal's seven constitutions, the Constituent Assemblies and the Constitution of Nepal 2072.
This Lok Sewa practice set has 20 multiple-choice questions (Subject: Administration and Law · For: Kharidar, Nayab Subba, Section Officer · Level: Medium). Take the quiz above first; after that, use the study list below to revise every question with its correct answer and a short explanation.
Study list: all 20 questions with answers and explanations
Which was the first written constitution of Nepal?
- A) Interim Government of Nepal Act, 2007
- B) Government of Nepal Act, 2004 ✔
- C) Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2015
- D) Constitution of Nepal, 2019
Why: The Government of Nepal Act, 2004 BS was Nepal's first written constitution.
The Government of Nepal Act, 2004 was issued by:
- A) King Tribhuvan
- B) Padma Shumsher ✔
- C) Mohan Shumsher
- D) King Mahendra
Why: Rana Prime Minister Padma Shumsher issued it in 2004 BS.
Which constitution followed the end of Rana rule in 2007 BS?
- A) Interim Government of Nepal Act, 2007 ✔
- B) Government of Nepal Act, 2004
- C) Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2015
- D) Constitution of Nepal, 2019
Why: The Interim Government of Nepal Act, 2007 was introduced after the 2007 revolution.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2015 was promulgated by:
- A) King Tribhuvan
- B) King Mahendra ✔
- C) King Birendra
- D) B. P. Koirala
Why: King Mahendra promulgated it on 1 Falgun 2015.
Which constitution introduced the Panchayat system?
- A) Constitution of 2015
- B) Constitution of 2019 ✔
- C) Constitution of 2047
- D) Interim Constitution of 2063
Why: The Constitution of Nepal, 2019 established the partyless Panchayat system.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2047 established:
- A) the Panchayat system
- B) multiparty democracy with constitutional monarchy ✔
- C) a federal republic
- D) direct rule by the King
Why: After the People's Movement of 2046, the 2047 constitution restored multiparty democracy.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2047 was promulgated on:
- A) Kartik 23, 2047 ✔
- B) Ashwin 3, 2047
- C) Falgun 7, 2047
- D) Jestha 15, 2047
Why: It was promulgated on Kartik 23, 2047 BS.
Which constitution was in force from 2063 BS until 2072 BS?
- A) Constitution of 2047
- B) Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 ✔
- C) Constitution of 2019
- D) Constitution of Nepal, 2072
Why: The Interim Constitution of 2063 was in force until the 2072 constitution replaced it.
How many constitutions has Nepal had, including the current one?
- A) 5
- B) 6
- C) 7 ✔
- D) 8
Why: 2004, 2007, 2015, 2019, 2047, 2063 and 2072: seven in total.
The Constitution of Nepal 2072 was promulgated on:
- A) Jestha 15, 2072
- B) Ashwin 3, 2072 ✔
- C) Baisakh 11, 2072
- D) Magh 16, 2072
Why: It was promulgated on Ashwin 3, 2072 (20 September 2015); this is now Constitution Day.
Who promulgated the Constitution of Nepal 2072 as President?
- A) Bidya Devi Bhandari
- B) Dr. Ram Baran Yadav ✔
- C) Ram Chandra Paudel
- D) Subas Chandra Nembang
Why: President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav promulgated it after the Constituent Assembly passed it.
Nepal was declared a federal democratic republic by the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on:
- A) Jestha 15, 2065 ✔
- B) Ashwin 3, 2072
- C) Baisakh 11, 2063
- D) Chaitra 28, 2064
Why: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly abolished the monarchy on Jestha 15, 2065.
The first Constituent Assembly election was held on:
- A) Chaitra 28, 2064 ✔
- B) Mangsir 4, 2070
- C) Baisakh 11, 2063
- D) Falgun 7, 2064
Why: The first CA election was held on Chaitra 28, 2064 BS (10 April 2008).
The second Constituent Assembly election was held on:
- A) Chaitra 28, 2064
- B) Mangsir 4, 2070 ✔
- C) Ashwin 3, 2072
- D) Mangsir 10, 2074
Why: The second CA election was held on Mangsir 4, 2070 BS (19 November 2013).
How many members did the Constituent Assembly have?
- A) 275
- B) 335
- C) 601 ✔
- D) 753
Why: Each Constituent Assembly had 601 members.
How many Parts does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 have?
- A) 25
- B) 31
- C) 35 ✔
- D) 40
Why: It has 35 Parts, 308 Articles and 9 Schedules.
How many Articles does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 have?
- A) 296
- B) 308 ✔
- C) 312
- D) 395
Why: The Constitution of Nepal has 308 Articles.
How many Schedules does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 have?
- A) 7
- B) 8
- C) 9 ✔
- D) 12
Why: It has 9 Schedules, from the national flag (Schedule 1) to concurrent powers (Schedule 9).
The first amendment of the Constitution of Nepal 2072 was made in:
- A) 2072 BS ✔
- B) 2075 BS
- C) 2077 BS
- D) 2080 BS
Why: The first amendment was passed in Falgun 2072 BS.
The second amendment of the Constitution (2077 BS) was mainly about:
- A) the number of provinces
- B) the new political map in the coat of arms ✔
- C) the presidential term
- D) the death penalty
Why: The second amendment updated the coat of arms with Nepal's new map including Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani.