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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Constitution of Nepal 2015 divides the country into how many provinces for federal administration?

  1. Nine
  2. Seven Correct answer.
  3. Six
  4. Five

Explanation

The Constitution of Nepal, promulgated on 20 September 2015, created a federal structure with seven provinces, each headed by a Chief Minister and a Provincial Governor. The number seven was fixed after political negotiation and is stated in Article 56 and Schedule 4 of the Constitution.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body in Nepal is constitutionally responsible for recommending the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff?

  1. The National Human Rights Commission
  2. The National Security Council chaired by the President
  3. The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister Correct answer.
  4. The Public Service Commission

Explanation

Under the Constitution of Nepal 2015, the Council of Ministers recommends the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff, and the President appoints that officer. The Nepal Army remains under the authority of the President as Supreme Commander, but the recommendation flows through the Council of Ministers.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's highest peak, Sagarmatha, is known internationally by which name?

  1. Mount Everest Correct answer.
  2. Dhaulagiri
  3. Kanchenjunga
  4. Makalu

Explanation

Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for the peak the world knows as Mount Everest, which stands on the Nepal-China border at 8,848.86 metres as jointly announced in 2020. Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri and Makalu are separate Nepali peaks, all above 8,000 metres but lower than Everest.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In which year did Nepal become a member of the United Nations?

  1. 1971
  2. 1945
  3. 1955 Correct answer.
  4. 1965

Explanation

Nepal joined the United Nations on 14 December 1955, a decade after the UN was founded. Its admission came during the period of UN expansion in the mid-1950s, and Nepal has since contributed troops to numerous UN peacekeeping missions.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Nepal Army's primary peacetime role in disaster response is best illustrated by which type of operation?

  1. Managing monetary policy during inflation
  2. Operating commercial airlines for remote districts
  3. Search, rescue and relief distribution after earthquakes and floods Correct answer.
  4. Conducting national census enumeration

Explanation

The Nepal Army is regularly mobilised for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, including search and rescue and relief distribution after earthquakes such as the 2015 Gorkha earthquake and during monsoon floods. This reflects its constitutional role in protecting national unity and assisting civil authorities.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which river is the longest flowing entirely within Nepal and is often called the country's lifeline?

  1. Bagmati
  2. Koshi
  3. Gandaki
  4. Karnali Correct answer.

Explanation

The Karnali is the longest river system originating and flowing largely within Nepal, draining the far-western region before entering India. The Koshi and Gandaki are also major systems but are shorter within Nepal and are known for their large catchment basins and flooding.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which agreement defines the boundary between Nepal and India and is the basis for the joint boundary survey?

  1. Panchsheel Agreement of 1954
  2. Indo-Nepal Trade Treaty of 1996
  3. Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950
  4. Treaty of Sugauli of 1816 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Treaty of Sugauli, signed in 1816 after the Anglo-Nepalese War, established the boundary line that still forms the basis of the Nepal-India border. The 1950 treaty governs bilateral relations more broadly, while the 1954 and 1996 agreements deal with trade and transit matters.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Kalapani-Lipulekh dispute between Nepal and India concerns which category of issue?

  1. Extradition of criminal suspects
  2. Demarcation of a disputed border area Correct answer.
  3. Sharing of hydropower revenue
  4. Movement of labour migrants

Explanation

The Kalapani-Lipulekh area in far-western Nepal is contested because the two countries rely on different maps and interpretations of the Sugauli Treaty's source of the Kali River. Nepal's 2020 political map included the area, and the dispute remains unresolved through bilateral boundary talks.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which organisation is the primary regional forum through which Nepal conducts South Asian cooperation?

  1. OPEC
  2. NATO
  3. ASEAN
  4. SAARC Correct answer.

Explanation

Nepal is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, established in 1985 with its secretariat in Kathmandu. SAARC is the main regional platform for South Asian states, while ASEAN, OPEC and NATO are organisations of other regions or purposes.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal contributes troops to which type of United Nations operation most frequently?

  1. Peacekeeping missions in conflict-affected countries Correct answer.
  2. Nuclear inspection teams
  3. Electoral observation missions in Europe
  4. Trade negotiation forums

Explanation

Nepal is one of the largest troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, deploying peacekeepers to missions in Africa and the Middle East. This reflects Nepal's foreign policy emphasis on non-alignment and international peace.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Nepal Army's motto, 'Sena Bir ta Gorkhali', is best understood as reflecting which value?

  1. Commercial profitability
  2. Martial courage and loyalty Correct answer.
  3. Bureaucratic neutrality
  4. Political partisanship

Explanation

The motto celebrates the courage and loyalty associated with Gorkhali soldiers and the army's martial tradition. It is a statement of institutional identity and valour rather than of commercial, administrative or political aims.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body in Nepal is responsible for conducting elections to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies?

  1. Supreme Court of Nepal
  2. Nepal Rastra Bank
  3. Election Commission of Nepal Correct answer.
  4. Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority

Explanation

The Election Commission of Nepal is the constitutional body that conducts elections, prepares voter rolls and supervises political party registration. The Supreme Court adjudicates disputes, Nepal Rastra Bank manages money, and the CIAA investigates corruption.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A candidate is asked about Nepal's federal structure. Which level of government is responsible for local police and municipal services under the 2015 Constitution?

  1. Local level (palika) Correct answer.
  2. Federal government only
  3. Provincial government only
  4. A joint commission of all three levels

Explanation

Schedule 8 of the Constitution assigns local services such as basic health, local roads, and local police to the local level, which comprises municipalities and rural municipalities. Provinces have their own powers, and the federal government handles national security and foreign affairs.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a fundamental duty of every citizen listed in the Constitution of Nepal 2015?

  1. To belong to a registered political party
  2. To join the Nepal Army
  3. To protect national unity and public property Correct answer.
  4. To pay taxes only to the provincial government

Explanation

The Constitution lists duties such as safeguarding national unity, sovereignty and public property, and complying with the law. Military service, party membership and selective tax payment are not constitutional duties of all citizens.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Gorkha earthquake of 2015 most directly tested which capability of the Nepal Army?

  1. Cyber offensive operations
  2. Rapid humanitarian assistance and disaster relief Correct answer.
  3. Maritime defence
  4. Air-to-air combat

Explanation

The 25 April 2015 Gorkha earthquake caused widespread destruction, and the Nepal Army led search and rescue, medical assistance and relief distribution in remote districts. Nepal is landlocked, so maritime defence is irrelevant, and its army is not structured for air-to-air combat or cyber offence.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes Nepal's policy of non-alignment during the Cold War?

  1. Closing all diplomatic missions abroad
  2. Adopting a single-party communist system
  3. Maintaining independence from rival power blocs Correct answer.
  4. Joining a military bloc for protection

Explanation

Nepal pursued non-alignment by avoiding formal membership in either the Western or Soviet blocs while maintaining diplomatic relations with both. This policy supported its sovereignty and its role in the Non-Aligned Movement.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Nepali festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil and involves lighting lamps?

  1. Dashain
  2. Lhosar
  3. Tihar Correct answer.
  4. Chhath

Explanation

Tihar, also called Deepawali, is the festival of lights in which lamps are lit and animals and siblings are honoured. Dashain celebrates the victory of goddess Durga, Chhath honours the sun god, and Lhosar marks the Tibetan New Year.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's national bird, the Himalayan monal (Danphe), is associated with which habitat?

  1. Tropical lowland grasslands
  2. High-altitude Himalayan forests and alpine meadows Correct answer.
  3. Desert sand dunes
  4. Coastal mangrove swamps

Explanation

The Himalayan monal is a pheasant found in high-altitude forests and alpine meadows of the Himalaya, typically above 2,000 metres. Nepal has no coastline or desert, so the other habitats are not applicable.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct sequence of Nepal's constitutional development from the 1990 People's Movement onward?

  1. Constitution of 2015, then Constitution of 1990, then interim constitution of 2007
  2. Constitution of 1990, then Constitution of 2015, then interim constitution of 2007
  3. Constitution of 1990, then interim constitution of 2007, then Constitution of 2015 Correct answer.
  4. Interim constitution of 2007, then Constitution of 1990, then Constitution of 2015

Explanation

The 1990 People's Movement produced the Constitution of 1990, which established multiparty democracy. After the 2006 movement, an interim constitution was adopted in 2007, and the Constituent Assembly finally promulgated the Constitution of Nepal in 2015.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a major challenge to Nepal's economic development that a cadet should understand?

  1. Abundance of skilled labour
  2. Surplus of hydropower transmission capacity
  3. Excessive coastline development
  4. High dependence on remittances and narrow export base Correct answer.

Explanation

Nepal's economy relies heavily on remittances and a narrow export base, making it vulnerable to external shocks. It also faces infrastructure gaps in hydropower transmission and a shortage of skilled labour domestically due to migration.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the context of Nepal's disaster preparedness, which body coordinates the national response under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017?

  1. Nepal Rastra Bank
  2. Nepal Tourism Board
  3. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority Correct answer.
  4. Public Service Commission

Explanation

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017 established the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority to coordinate preparedness, response and recovery. Nepal Rastra Bank, the Public Service Commission and the Nepal Tourism Board have unrelated mandates.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains why Nepal's peacekeeping contributions enhance its international standing?

  1. They demonstrate commitment to international peace and discipline Correct answer.
  2. They allow Nepal to annex disputed territories
  3. They give Nepal a permanent seat on the UN Security Council
  4. They exempt Nepal from paying UN dues

Explanation

Consistent, disciplined contributions to UN peacekeeping build Nepal's reputation as a reliable international partner and reinforce its non-aligned foreign policy. Such contributions do not confer a Security Council seat, territorial gains or exemption from UN dues.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A cadet studies Nepal's trade relations and notes that the country depends heavily on transit through India. Which factor most directly explains this dependence?

  1. Nepal's desert climate
  2. Nepal's large navy
  3. Nepal's landlocked geography Correct answer.
  4. Nepal's membership in OPEC

Explanation

As a landlocked country, Nepal relies on transit routes through India for most of its imports and exports, which makes transit treaties and port access central to its trade policy. Nepal has no navy, is not an OPEC member, and has no desert climate.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about Nepal's provincial governance is most accurate?

  1. Provincial boundaries are redrawn every year
  2. Each province has a directly elected Provincial Assembly and a Chief Minister Correct answer.
  3. Provinces are administered by the Nepal Army
  4. Provinces have no elected assemblies

Explanation

Each of Nepal's seven provinces has a Provincial Assembly, and the majority party or coalition forms a government led by a Chief Minister, with a Governor appointed by the President. Provinces are civilian political units and their boundaries are not redrawn annually.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a Nepali river with a characteristic feature?

  1. Gandaki - flows entirely outside Nepal
  2. Bagmati - the longest river in Nepal
  3. Koshi - known for a large basin and severe flooding Correct answer.
  4. Karnali - flows through Kathmandu Valley

Explanation

The Koshi system drains a large catchment and is notorious for shifting channels and destructive flooding in the Terai. The Bagmati is not the longest river, the Karnali does not flow through Kathmandu Valley, and the Gandaki flows through Nepal.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's army is formally known as the Nepali Army. Which ministry does it report to under the constitutional order of Nepal?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs
  2. Ministry of Defence Correct answer.
  3. Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Explanation

The Nepali Army is organised under the Ministry of Defence, which handles its policy, budget and civilian oversight. Operational command rests with the Chief of the Army Staff, but administrative accountability runs through the defence ministry. Home Affairs controls the police, not the army.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body has the constitutional authority to recommend the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff in Nepal?

  1. The National Human Rights Commission
  2. The Council of Ministers Correct answer.
  3. The Prime Minister alone
  4. The Public Service Commission

Explanation

Under the Constitution of Nepal 2015, the President appoints the Chief of the Army Staff on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. The decision is therefore a collective cabinet act rather than a personal one by the Prime Minister. Commissions such as the PSC and NHRC have unrelated mandates.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In Nepal's federal system, which level of government holds the power to mobilise the army in a state of emergency within a province?

  1. The federal government Correct answer.
  2. The local level municipality
  3. The Provincial Assembly acting alone
  4. The District Coordination Committee

Explanation

National defence and the army are exclusive federal competences under the Constitution of Nepal 2015. Provinces and local units cannot deploy or command military forces. Emergency response by provinces relies on police and disaster authorities, with federal support when requested.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's participation in UN peacekeeping is often cited as a pillar of its foreign policy. Which principle best explains this consistent contribution?

  1. Neutrality achieved by avoiding all foreign deployments
  2. Bilateral military alliance with a neighbouring state
  3. Strategic deterrence against a specific adversary
  4. Collective security through non-aligned multilateralism Correct answer.

Explanation

Nepal frames peacekeeping as an expression of non-alignment and support for multilateral collective security under the UN Charter. Contributions are made under UN mandates rather than alliances or bilateral pacts. This has earned Nepal a reputation as a reliable troop-contributing country.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Nepali river is famous for the deep gorge it cuts through the Mahabharat Range and is a major source of hydropower potential?

  1. Trishuli
  2. Bagmati
  3. Karnali Correct answer.
  4. Koshi

Explanation

The Karnali is Nepal's longest and largest river by volume and cuts a spectacular gorge through the Mahabharat Range. Its steep gradient gives it among the highest hydropower potential in the country. The Koshi is known instead for its shifting, braided channels and flooding.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which mountain peak lies on the Nepal-China border and was the subject of a joint height announcement in 2020?

  1. Annapurna I
  2. Kanchenjunga
  3. Dhaulagiri
  4. Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) Correct answer.

Explanation

Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha in Nepali, sits on the Nepal-China border and its height was jointly revised to 8,848.86 metres in December 2020. The announcement followed separate surveys by both countries. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna lie entirely within Nepal, and Kanchenjunga is on the Nepal-India border.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which national park in Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for one-horned rhinoceros conservation?

  1. Chitwan National Park Correct answer.
  2. Sagarmatha National Park
  3. Langtang National Park
  4. Bardiya National Park

Explanation

Chitwan National Park was Nepal's first national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for greater one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger populations. Sagarmatha is listed for its Himalayan values, not rhinos. Bardiya also holds rhinos but is not the World Heritage property in question.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's Constitution of 2015 declares the country a federal democratic republic. Which feature most directly reflects the federal character?

  1. A bicameral legislature with a National Assembly
  2. An independent judiciary with a Supreme Court
  3. A ceremonial President as head of state
  4. Seven provinces with their own assemblies and governments Correct answer.

Explanation

Federalism in Nepal is expressed through the creation of seven provinces, each with a Provincial Assembly and a provincial government. These units exercise powers listed in the provincial schedule. A bicameral legislature and a ceremonial president can exist in non-federal systems too, so they do not define federalism.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body in Nepal is responsible for auditing government expenditure, including defence spending, and reports to the President?

  1. Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority
  2. Office of the Auditor General Correct answer.
  3. Public Accounts Committee
  4. National Planning Commission

Explanation

The Office of the Auditor General audits all government accounts, including those of the defence ministry and army, and submits its report to the President, who lays it before Parliament. The CIAA investigates corruption rather than auditing accounts. The Public Accounts Committee is a parliamentary panel that examines audit findings.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A cadet is asked about Nepal's disaster response framework. Which law provides the legal basis for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority?

  1. National Reconstruction Authority Act 2015
  2. Environment Protection Act 2019
  3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017 Correct answer.
  4. Local Government Operation Act 2017

Explanation

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017 created the legal architecture for disaster management in Nepal, including the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. It defines roles from the local to the federal level. The reconstruction law dealt specifically with post-earthquake rebuilding.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which factor most directly limits Nepal's ability to expand hydropower exports in the short term?

  1. Lack of any domestic electricity demand
  2. Seasonal flow variation between monsoon and dry months Correct answer.
  3. Absence of any river with steep gradients
  4. Prohibition on foreign investment in energy

Explanation

Nepali rivers are strongly monsoon-fed, so generation falls sharply in the dry season while monsoon flows bring surplus. This seasonal mismatch complicates firm export commitments and requires storage projects or import arrangements. Nepal's steep gradients are in fact favourable, and foreign investment in hydropower is permitted.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the role of the National Security Council in Nepal?

  1. It ratifies international security treaties
  2. It commands army units in the field during war
  3. It advises on national security policy and strategy Correct answer.
  4. It appoints provincial police chiefs

Explanation

The National Security Council is a constitutional body that advises the government on security policy and strategy, chaired by the Prime Minister. It does not exercise field command of troops, which remains with the military chain of command. Treaty ratification is a parliamentary and executive function.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's foreign policy is often summarised as balancing relations between its two large neighbours. Which principle is most associated with this approach?

  1. Economic isolationism
  2. Collective defence pact with a distant power
  3. Exclusive alignment with one neighbour
  4. Equidistance and non-interference Correct answer.

Explanation

Nepal describes its approach as maintaining balanced, friendly relations with both neighbours while upholding sovereignty and non-interference. This is sometimes expressed as equidistance in practice. It does not mean formal alliance with either side, nor does it mean isolation.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Nepali institution is responsible for formulating the national budget before it is presented to Parliament?

  1. National Planning Commission
  2. Nepal Rastra Bank
  3. Office of the Prime Minister
  4. Ministry of Finance Correct answer.

Explanation

The Ministry of Finance prepares the annual budget and presents it through the Finance Minister in Parliament. The National Planning Commission provides development planning input but does not own the budget. Nepal Rastra Bank manages monetary policy and is not the budget author.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A cadet reads that Nepal's Constitution lists fundamental rights enforceable in court. Which writ is used to release a person unlawfully detained?

  1. Prohibition
  2. Habeas corpus Correct answer.
  3. Mandamus
  4. Certiorari

Explanation

Habeas corpus is the writ that requires authorities to produce a detained person and justify the detention, protecting personal liberty. Mandamus compels a public body to perform a duty. Certiorari and prohibition concern judicial or quasi-judicial decisions rather than detention.

Question 41General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Nepali festival involves a public display of the Indra Jatra chariot procession in Kathmandu and is linked to the living goddess Kumari?

  1. Dashain
  2. Chhath
  3. Tihar
  4. Indra Jatra Correct answer.

Explanation

Indra Jatra is a Kathmandu Valley festival featuring chariot processions and the public appearance of the Kumari, the living goddess. Dashain and Tihar are nationwide Hindu festivals with different observances. Chhath is dedicated to the sun god and is observed mainly in the Tarai.

Question 42General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body in Nepal regulates the banking system and issues currency?

  1. Ministry of Finance
  2. Insurance Authority of Nepal
  3. Nepal Rastra Bank Correct answer.
  4. Securities Board of Nepal

Explanation

Nepal Rastra Bank is the central bank, responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance and bank supervision. The Securities Board regulates capital markets and the Insurance Authority regulates insurers. The Ministry of Finance sets fiscal policy rather than monetary policy.

Question 43General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's remittance inflows are largely attributed to which phenomenon?

  1. Labour migration to Gulf states and Malaysia Correct answer.
  2. Large-scale export of manufactured goods
  3. Foreign direct investment in tourism
  4. Bilateral grants from multilateral banks

Explanation

Remittances to Nepal come predominantly from Nepali workers employed in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Malaysia, alongside India. These transfers exceed a quarter of GDP and support household consumption. Export manufacturing and FDI are comparatively small contributors.

Question 44General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following correctly pairs a Nepali river with a notable feature?

  1. Bagmati - deepest gorge in Asia
  2. Trishuli - forms the Nepal-India boundary in the far west
  3. Koshi - shifting braided channels causing floods Correct answer.
  4. Karnali - entirely within the Kathmandu Valley

Explanation

The Koshi is notorious for shifting its course across a wide braided bed and causing floods in the eastern Tarai. The Karnali, not the Bagmati, cuts the deep Himalayan gorges. The Bagmati is a small valley river, and the Trishuli flows in central Nepal rather than the far-western border.

Question 45General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which international organisation is the principal source of concessional development lending to Nepal for infrastructure?

  1. World Bank Correct answer.
  2. International Criminal Court
  3. Asian Development Bank Institute
  4. World Trade Organization

Explanation

The World Bank, through IDA, is a major provider of concessional loans and grants to Nepal for roads, energy and social sectors. The WTO sets trade rules and does not lend. The ICC is a judicial body, and the ADB Institute is a research arm rather than a lender.

Question 46General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A cadet is asked how Nepal's army supports civilian authorities during a major earthquake. Which activity best illustrates this role?

  1. Adjudicating compensation disputes
  2. Setting monetary policy for reconstruction
  3. Conducting elections for local bodies
  4. Conducting search and rescue and distributing relief Correct answer.

Explanation

In disasters the Nepali Army deploys engineering units, medical teams and helicopters for search, rescue and relief distribution in support of civilian authorities. Monetary policy belongs to the central bank and compensation disputes to the courts. Elections are run by the Election Commission.

Question 47General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Nepal's position on the Non-Proliferation Treaty and nuclear weapons?

  1. It has developed a civilian nuclear programme
  2. It is a party to the NPT and supports global nuclear disarmament Correct answer.
  3. It refuses to participate in UN disarmament forums
  4. It has signed a mutual defence pact with a nuclear power

Explanation

Nepal is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and consistently advocates general and complete disarmament, including through UN forums. It has no nuclear programme and no defence pact involving nuclear weapons. Its diplomacy emphasises Nepal's status as a peace-loving state.

Question 48General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains why Nepal's strategic location matters to its foreign policy?

  1. It controls a major global shipping lane
  2. It has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean
  3. It lies between India and China, two major powers Correct answer.
  4. It is a member of a military alliance

Explanation

Nepal is a landlocked state situated between India and China, which shapes its need for balanced diplomacy and transit arrangements. It has no coastline and controls no sea lanes. It is not a member of any military alliance, which reinforces its non-aligned posture.

Question 49General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Nepali constitutional body is tasked with investigating allegations of corruption in public office, including in defence procurement?

  1. National Women Commission
  2. Public Service Commission
  3. Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority Correct answer.
  4. Election Commission

Explanation

The CIAA is the constitutional anti-corruption body empowered to investigate and prosecute abuse of authority in public office, which can include defence procurement irregularities. The Election Commission runs elections, and the Public Service Commission handles civil service appointments. The National Women Commission addresses gender rights.

Question 50General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Nepal's population census is conducted periodically by which body?

  1. Central Bureau of Statistics Correct answer.
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. Nepal Rastra Bank
  4. National Planning Commission

Explanation

The Central Bureau of Statistics, under the National Planning Commission secretariat, conducts Nepal's decennial population and housing census. The census provides data used for planning, delimitation and resource allocation. Nepal Rastra Bank and Home Affairs do not run the census.