Civic Conscience Quiz

Civic conscience means:

• A) Knowledge of science
• B) Awareness of one's duties to society and nation ✔
• C) Political ambition
• D) Personal wealth

Why: Civic conscience (नागरिक चेतना/कर्तव्यबोध) is a person's awareness of their duties to society and the nation, and acting on it, such as obeying laws and protecting public property.

Duties of citizens are given in which Article of the Constitution of Nepal?

• A) Article 16
• B) Article 48 ✔
• C) Article 51
• D) Article 76

Why: Article 48, at the end of Part 3, lists the duties of citizens.

Which is a duty of citizens under Article 48?

• A) Protect public property ✔
• B) Free education
• C) Right to vote only
• D) Form a party

Why: Article 48(d) makes it a duty to protect and preserve public property, such as roads, schools and heritage sites.

How many duties are listed in Article 48?

• A) 2
• B) 4 ✔
• C) 6
• D) 10

Why: Article 48 lists four duties: safeguard nationality and sovereignty, obey the Constitution and law, render compulsory service when required, and protect public property.

Treating all service seekers without discrimination reflects:

• A) Justice and equality ✔
• B) Punctuality
• C) Secrecy
• D) Creativity

Why: Treating everyone equally, whatever their caste, gender, wealth or region, reflects the values of justice and equality.

Helping elderly and disabled service seekers first shows:

• A) Compassion ✔
• B) Indiscipline
• C) Bias
• D) Laziness

Why: Giving priority to elderly and disabled people shows compassion: care for those who need more help.

Following rules willingly is:

• A) Self-discipline ✔
• B) Punishment
• C) Corruption
• D) Gossip

Why: Self-discipline means following rules and controlling yourself without needing to be watched or forced.

Positive thinking means:

• A) Focusing on solutions ✔
• B) Blaming others
• C) Avoiding work
• D) Complaining

Why: Positive thinking means looking for solutions and possibilities instead of only complaining about problems.

Honesty, integrity and self-control are parts of:

• A) Character ✔
• B) Salary
• C) Rank
• D) Budget

Why: Honesty, integrity and self-control together form good character: the moral quality of a person.

Keeping correct records and not making false reports reflects:

• A) Truth and honesty ✔
• B) Tolerance only
• C) Creativity
• D) Speed

Why: Keeping correct records and refusing to make false reports reflects truthfulness and honesty in public service.

Which is NOT a human value?

• A) Respect
• B) Compassion
• C) Corruption ✔
• D) Tolerance

Why: Corruption is misuse of position for personal gain, the opposite of values like honesty, justice and integrity.

Rendering compulsory service when the State requires is a:

• A) Fundamental right
• B) Duty of citizens ✔
• C) Directive principle
• D) Power of courts

Why: Under Article 48(c), rendering compulsory service when the State requires it, for example in an emergency, is a duty of citizens.

Respecting different opinions and cultures is:

• A) Tolerance ✔
• B) Indiscipline
• C) Impunity
• D) Nepotism

Why: Tolerance means respecting opinions, religions and cultures different from your own, which keeps diverse Nepal united.

Which is an example of office discipline?

• A) Coming late daily
• B) Punctuality and proper conduct ✔
• C) Using office car for picnics
• D) Leaking secrets

Why: Coming on time and following the code of conduct are examples of office discipline.

Positive thinking helps public servants to:

• A) Increase stress
• B) Give better service ✔
• C) Avoid responsibility
• D) Spread rumours

Why: A positive attitude makes staff more helpful and cooperative, which improves teamwork and service to citizens.

Article 48 lists duties of citizens. How many are there?

• A) 4 ✔
• B) 6
• C) 10
• D) 2

Why: Article 48 lists four duties of citizens.

Which is NOT a duty of citizens under Article 48?

• A) Voting compulsorily ✔
• B) Protecting public property
• C) Following the constitution
• D) Rendering compulsory service when required

Why: Voting is a right, not a duty listed in Article 48, and it is not compulsory in Nepal.

Civic sense in daily life includes:

• A) Keeping public places clean ✔
• B) Littering
• C) Breaking queues
• D) Ignoring traffic rules

Why: Civic sense in daily life means simple responsible acts such as keeping public places clean, queueing and following traffic rules.

Character means:

• A) The moral qualities and conduct of a person ✔
• B) Wealth
• C) Education only
• D) Appearance

Why: Character is the set of moral qualities and conduct of a person, such as honesty, kindness and courage.

Integrity in public service means:

• A) Being honest and consistent in actions and values ✔
• B) Being rich
• C) Being popular
• D) Following orders blindly

Why: Integrity means being honest and acting by the same good values in all situations, even when no one is watching.

Empathy means:

• A) Understanding others' feelings ✔
• B) Ignoring others
• C) Pitying only
• D) Judging others

Why: Empathy is understanding and sharing another person's feelings, putting yourself in their place.

Discipline means:

• A) Following rules and self-control ✔
• B) Punishment only
• C) Fear of seniors
• D) Strictness only

Why: Discipline means following rules and controlling your own behaviour, which brings order to work and life.

Accountability in public service means:

• A) Being answerable for one's actions ✔
• B) Avoiding responsibility
• C) Hiding mistakes
• D) Blaming others

Why: Accountability means being answerable for your decisions and actions to seniors, the law and citizens.

Transparency means:

• A) Openness in decisions and information ✔
• B) Secrecy
• C) Delay
• D) Bias

Why: Transparency means openness: decisions, rules and information are made public so people can see and check them.

Punctuality means:

• A) Being on time ✔
• B) Working late
• C) Leaving early
• D) Taking leave

Why: Punctuality means being on time for work, meetings and deadlines.

Teamwork in an office means:

• A) Cooperating to achieve common goals ✔
• B) Competing against colleagues
• C) Working alone
• D) Avoiding meetings

Why: Teamwork means staff cooperating and sharing work to achieve common goals, rather than working against each other.

A public servant should treat citizens with:

• A) Courtesy and respect ✔
• B) Rudeness
• C) Favouritism
• D) Fear

Why: Public servants should treat citizens with courtesy and respect, since government exists to serve them.

Impartiality means:

• A) Treating everyone fairly without bias ✔
• B) Favouring relatives
• C) Supporting a party
• D) Taking gifts

Why: Impartiality means treating everyone fairly, without favouring anyone because of relationship, party or money.

Tolerance means:

• A) Respecting views different from one's own ✔
• B) Agreeing with everyone
• C) Ignoring rules
• D) Avoiding people

Why: Tolerance means respecting views and beliefs different from your own, even when you disagree.

Patriotism means:

• A) Love and loyalty to one's country ✔
• B) Hatred of others
• C) Party loyalty
• D) Love of travel

Why: Patriotism is love and loyalty for one's country, shown through duty, respect for national symbols and serving the nation.

Which is an example of good civic behaviour?

• A) Paying taxes on time ✔
• B) Evading taxes
• C) Damaging public property
• D) Bribing officials

Why: Paying taxes on time is good civic behaviour, because taxes fund public services for everyone.

Which is a core human value?

• A) Truthfulness ✔
• B) Greed
• C) Jealousy
• D) Arrogance

Why: Truthfulness is a core human value, along with non-violence, love, peace and right conduct.

Non-violence is a value strongly linked with:

• A) Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi ✔
• B) Hitler
• C) Napoleon
• D) Machiavelli

Why: Non-violence (अहिंसा) is strongly linked with Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi.

A code of conduct for civil servants exists to:

• A) Guide ethical behaviour ✔
• B) Increase salaries
• C) Reduce work
• D) Protect corruption

Why: A code of conduct sets out how civil servants should behave, guiding ethical behaviour and preventing misuse of office.

Conflict of interest arises when:

• A) Personal interest affects official duty ✔
• B) Two offices are far apart
• C) Work is shared
• D) Citizens complain

Why: A conflict of interest arises when a personal interest, such as a relative's business, could affect an official decision. It must be declared and avoided.

Accepting gifts in return for official work is:

• A) Corruption ✔
• B) Courtesy
• C) Allowed always
• D) A reward

Why: Accepting gifts or money in return for official work is bribery, a form of corruption punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059.

Self-discipline helps a person to:

• A) Control desires and act responsibly ✔
• B) Avoid work
• C) Break rules
• D) Depend on others

Why: Self-discipline helps a person control desires and impulses and act responsibly, even under pressure.

Positive attitude in office leads to:

• A) Better service and teamwork ✔
• B) More conflict
• C) Laziness
• D) Absenteeism

Why: A positive attitude leads to better service, more cooperation and a better working environment.

Respect for elders and care for children reflects:

• A) Social values ✔
• B) Political values
• C) Economic values
• D) Legal duties only

Why: Respect for elders and care for children reflect social values that keep families and communities strong.

Gender equality means:

• A) Equal rights and opportunities for all genders ✔
• B) Only women's rights
• C) Only men's rights
• D) Separation

Why: Gender equality means women, men and people of other genders have equal rights, opportunities and treatment.

Social inclusion means:

• A) Bringing excluded groups into mainstream ✔
• B) Excluding minorities
• C) Favouring the rich
• D) Ignoring Dalits

Why: Social inclusion means bringing excluded groups, such as Dalits, women and persons with disabilities, into the mainstream of society and state.

Volunteering in community work shows:

• A) Civic responsibility ✔
• B) Laziness
• C) Greed
• D) Selfishness

Why: Volunteering, such as in clean-up campaigns or disaster relief, shows civic responsibility.

Moral education mainly develops:

• A) Good character ✔
• B) Physical strength
• C) Wealth
• D) Technical skill only

Why: Moral education develops good character and values such as honesty, respect and responsibility.

Which quality is most important for a Kharidar/Nayab Subba dealing with the public?

• A) Honesty and courtesy ✔
• B) Arrogance
• C) Delay
• D) Favouritism

Why: Front-line staff deal with citizens every day, so honesty and courtesy matter most for good, trusted service.

Protecting public property is the duty of:

• A) Every citizen ✔
• B) Only police
• C) Only government
• D) Only army

Why: Under Article 48, protecting public property is the duty of every citizen, not only government staff.

Respecting the national flag and anthem shows:

• A) Patriotism ✔
• B) Fear
• C) Indifference
• D) Weakness

Why: Standing for the national anthem and respecting the flag show patriotism and respect for national symbols.

Good governance requires participation, transparency and:

• A) Accountability ✔
• B) Secrecy
• C) Delay
• D) Nepotism

Why: Accountability is a core pillar of good governance, together with participation, transparency, rule of law and responsiveness.

The Good Governance (Management and Operation) Act of Nepal is from:

• A) 2064 BS ✔
• B) 2072 BS
• C) 2049 BS
• D) 2075 BS

Why: The Good Governance (Management and Operation) Act, 2064 BS (सुशासन ऐन) requires transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly administration.

The Civil Service Act of Nepal is from:

• A) 2049 BS ✔
• B) 2064 BS
• C) 2072 BS
• D) 2013 BS

Why: The Civil Service Act, 2049 BS, with the Civil Service Rules, 2050, includes the conduct rules for civil servants.

Lack of punctuality in office mainly causes:

• A) Delay in service to citizens ✔
• B) Faster work
• C) More honesty
• D) Better planning

Why: When staff come late, citizens wait longer and work is delayed, which harms service and public trust.