About this quiz
Basic facts about the Constitution of Nepal 2072, national symbols, language, citizenship and Nepal's earlier constitutions.
This Lok Sewa practice set has 20 multiple-choice questions (Subject: General Knowledge · For: Kharidar, Nayab Subba · Level: Easy). 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
On which date was the Constitution of Nepal 2072 promulgated?
- A) 2072 Ashwin 3 ✔
- B) 2047 Kartik 23
- C) 2065 Jestha 15
- D) 2063 Magh 1
Why: The Constitution of Nepal was promulgated on 2072 Ashwin 3 (20 September 2015), now marked as Constitution Day.
Which body drafted and adopted the Constitution of Nepal 2072?
- A) The Interim Legislature-Parliament
- B) The first Constituent Assembly
- C) The second Constituent Assembly ✔
- D) The National Assembly
Why: The second Constituent Assembly, elected in 2070 BS, adopted the constitution in 2072 BS.
How many parts does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 contain?
- A) 25
- B) 30
- C) 37
- D) 35 ✔
Why: The constitution is divided into 35 parts.
How many articles were there in the Constitution of Nepal 2072 at the time of promulgation?
- A) 300
- B) 308 ✔
- C) 305
- D) 315
Why: The constitution has 308 articles.
How many schedules does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 have?
- A) 7
- B) 8
- C) 10
- D) 9 ✔
Why: The constitution has 9 schedules, covering items such as the national flag, national anthem, coat of arms, provinces and the lists of powers.
With which words does the preamble of the Constitution of Nepal begin?
- A) We, the citizens of Nepal
- B) We, the sovereign people of Nepal ✔
- C) In the name of the nation
- D) We, the members of the Constituent Assembly
Why: The preamble opens with "We, the sovereign people of Nepal", reflecting that sovereignty lies with the people.
Which of these terms does the constitution use to describe the State of Nepal?
- A) Secular ✔
- B) Hindu kingdom
- C) Unitary
- D) Constitutional monarchy
Why: The constitution describes Nepal as an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented federal democratic republican state.
According to the constitution, what is the official language of Nepal?
- A) Nepali in Roman script
- B) Nepali and English
- C) Nepali in Devanagari script ✔
- D) Nepali and Maithili
Why: The constitution makes the Nepali language in Devanagari script the official language of Nepal; provinces may add other languages spoken by a majority there.
What is the national colour of Nepal according to the constitution?
- A) Blue
- B) Crimson ✔
- C) White
- D) Green
Why: The constitution names crimson as the national colour of Nepal.
Which flower is declared the national flower of Nepal in the constitution?
- A) Lotus
- B) Marigold
- C) Jasmine
- D) Rhododendron (Lali Gurans) ✔
Why: The constitution names the rhododendron as the national flower.
Which bird is declared the national bird of Nepal in the constitution?
- A) Peacock
- B) Kalij pheasant
- C) Danfe ✔
- D) Sarus crane
Why: The Danfe (Himalayan monal) is the national bird; the cow is the national animal.
The national flag of Nepal is described in which schedule of the constitution?
- A) Schedule 1 ✔
- B) Schedule 2
- C) Schedule 3
- D) Schedule 4
Why: Schedule 1 sets out the national flag, Schedule 2 the national anthem and Schedule 3 the coat of arms.
The Constitution of Nepal 2072 is counted as Nepal's which constitution?
- A) Fifth
- B) Sixth
- C) Seventh ✔
- D) Eighth
Why: It follows the constitutions of 2004, 2007, 2015, 2019, 2047 and 2063 BS, making it the seventh.
Nepal's first written constitution, the Government of Nepal Act 2004, was issued by whom?
- A) Padma Shumsher ✔
- B) Mohan Shumsher
- C) King Tribhuvan
- D) Juddha Shumsher
Why: Rana Prime Minister Padma Shumsher issued the Government of Nepal Act in 2004 BS.
In which year was the Interim Government of Nepal Act promulgated?
- A) 2004 BS
- B) 2007 BS ✔
- C) 2015 BS
- D) 2063 BS
Why: The Interim Government of Nepal Act was issued in 2007 BS after the end of Rana rule.
Which constitution was in force during Nepal's first general election in 2015 BS?
- A) Government of Nepal Act 2004
- B) Interim Government of Nepal Act 2007
- C) Constitution of Nepal 2019
- D) Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 2015 ✔
Why: King Mahendra promulgated the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal in 2015 BS, and the first general election was held under it.
Which constitution formally established the partyless Panchayat system?
- A) Constitution of 2015 BS
- B) Constitution of 2047 BS
- C) Interim Act of 2007 BS
- D) Constitution of 2019 BS ✔
Why: The Constitution of Nepal 2019 BS, issued by King Mahendra, established the partyless Panchayat system.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 2047 was promulgated after which event?
- A) The revolution of 2007 BS
- B) The royal takeover of 2017 BS
- C) The People's Movement of 2046 BS ✔
- D) The referendum of 2037 BS
Why: After the People's Movement of 2046 BS, the 2047 constitution restored multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
On which date was the Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 promulgated?
- A) 2063 Baisakh 11
- B) 2063 Magh 1 ✔
- C) 2064 Chaitra 28
- D) 2072 Ashwin 3
Why: The Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 was promulgated on 2063 Magh 1 (15 January 2007).
Provisions on citizenship are found in which part of the Constitution of Nepal?
- A) Part 2 ✔
- B) Part 3
- C) Part 4
- D) Part 5
Why: Part 2 of the constitution deals with citizenship, including citizenship by descent, by birth and naturalised citizenship.