🇳🇵 Constitution of Nepal 2015 (2072 BS) — MCQ for PSC & Loksewa Exam
Practice 100+ Multiple Choice Questions covering Part 1: Preliminary, Part 2: Citizenship, Part 3: Fundamental Rights & Duties, Part 4: Directive Principles, Policies & Obligations, Part 5: Structure of State & Distribution of Power, and all 9 Schedules. Ideal for Kharidar, Nayab Subba, Section Officer, and all PSC/Loksewa examinations in Nepal.
1
When was the Constitution of Nepal 2015 promulgated?
a) 15 January 2007
b) 20 September 2015
c) 28 May 2008
d) 9 November 1990
b) 20 September 2015
Explanation: The Constitution of Nepal 2015 (2072 BS) was promulgated on 20 September 2015 (Ashwin 3, 2072 BS), replacing the Interim Constitution of 2007.
2
How many parts, articles, and schedules does the Constitution of Nepal 2015 contain?
a) 25 parts, 167 articles, 4 schedules
b) 35 parts, 308 articles, 9 schedules
c) 23 parts, 133 articles, 3 schedules
d) 30 parts, 250 articles, 7 schedules
b) 35 parts, 308 articles, 9 schedules
Explanation: The Constitution of Nepal 2015 is the supreme law of the country, divided into 35 parts containing 308 Articles and 9 Schedules.
3
Which Article of the Constitution of Nepal declares the Constitution as the fundamental law?
a) Article 2
b) Article 1
c) Article 3
d) Article 4
b) Article 1
Explanation: Article 1 declares the Constitution as the fundamental law of Nepal. Any law inconsistent with the Constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void.
4
According to Article 2 of the Constitution, in whom is the sovereignty and state authority of Nepal vested?
a) The President
b) The Parliament
c) The Nepali people
d) The Council of Ministers
c) The Nepali people
Explanation: Article 2 states that the sovereignty and state authority of Nepal are vested in the Nepali people. This is a fundamental principle of the republic.
5
Article 3 of the Constitution defines 'Nation'. What characteristics are attributed to the Nepalese people in this definition?
a) Multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural
b) Single ethnic, multilingual
c) Multi-religious only
d) Multicultural and bilingual
a) Multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural
Explanation: Article 3 states that all Nepalese people, with multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural characteristics and geographical diversities, collectively constitute the nation.
6
According to Article 4, Nepal is described as:
a) An independent, indivisible, sovereign Hindu kingdom
b) An independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented, federal democratic republican state
c) A constitutional monarchy with democratic values
d) A unitary democratic state
b) An independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented, federal democratic republican state
Explanation: Article 4(1) defines Nepal as a federal democratic republican state with the characteristics of being independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, and socialism-oriented.
7
What does the term "secular" mean as explained in Article 4 of the Constitution?
a) Separation of religion and state completely
b) Religious, cultural freedoms, including protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial
c) Promotion of atheism by the state
d) Ban on all religious activities
b) Religious, cultural freedoms, including protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial
Explanation: The Constitution provides an explanation of "secular" in Article 4, meaning protection of religion and culture practiced since ancient times along with religious and cultural freedom.
8
Article 5 deals with:
a) State of Nepal
b) National interest
c) Citizenship
d) Language of the nation
b) National interest
Explanation: Article 5 defines national interest, stating that safeguarding freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, nationality, independence, dignity, border security, economic wellbeing and prosperity are basic elements of national interest.
9
Which Article deals with the Language of the Nation?
a) Article 5
b) Article 6
c) Article 7
d) Article 8
b) Article 6
Explanation: Article 6 declares that all mother tongues spoken in Nepal shall be the national languages. Article 7 deals with the official language — Nepali written in Devanagari script is the business language.
10
Which language is the official (business) language of Nepal as per Article 7?
a) English
b) Maithili
c) Nepali language written in Devanagari script
d) All national languages
c) Nepali language written in Devanagari script
Explanation: Article 7(1) provides that the Nepali language in Devanagari script shall be the official language of Nepal. Provinces may also select additional languages spoken by the majority of people for official business.
11
Which body recommends languages for official use as per Article 7(3)?
a) Supreme Court
b) Language Commission
c) Election Commission
d) Public Service Commission
b) Language Commission
Explanation: Article 7(3) states that the Government of Nepal shall decide on the matter of languages on the recommendation of the Language Commission.
12
Which Article deals with the National Flag of Nepal?
a) Article 7
b) Article 8
c) Article 9
d) Article 10
b) Article 8
Explanation: Article 8 provides that the national flag of Nepal shall be as provided in the Constitution, and the method of drawing the flag is set out in Schedule 1.
13
What is the national flower of Nepal as per the Constitution?
a) Lotus
b) Rose
c) Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans)
d) Jasmine
c) Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans)
Explanation: Article 9(3) declares the Rhododendron Arboreum as the national flower, Crimson as the national color, the cow as the national animal, and the Lophophorus (Danphe) as the national bird.
14
What is the national color of Nepal?
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Crimson
d) White
c) Crimson
Explanation: Article 9(3) of the Constitution declares Crimson as the national color of Nepal.
15
What is the national animal of Nepal?
a) Tiger
b) Elephant
c) One-horned Rhinoceros
d) Cow
d) Cow
Explanation: Article 9(3) of the Constitution designates the cow as the national animal of Nepal.
16
What is the national bird of Nepal?
a) Peacock
b) Spiny Babbler
c) Lophophorus (Danphe)
d) Eagle
c) Lophophorus (Danphe)
Explanation: Article 9(3) of the Constitution identifies the Lophophorus (Danphe) as the national bird of Nepal.
17
The National Anthem of Nepal is provided in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 1
b) Schedule 2
c) Schedule 3
d) Schedule 4
b) Schedule 2
Explanation: Article 9(1) states that the national anthem of Nepal shall be as set out in Schedule 2.
18
The Coat of Arms of Nepal is set out in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 1
b) Schedule 2
c) Schedule 3
d) Schedule 4
c) Schedule 3
Explanation: Article 9(2) states that the coat of arms of Nepal shall be as set out in Schedule 3.
19
The form of governance of Nepal, as per the Constitution, is:
a) Presidential system
b) Constitutional monarchy
c) Multi-party, competitive, federal democratic republican parliamentary system based on plurality
d) Single-party dictatorship
c) Multi-party, competitive, federal democratic republican parliamentary system based on plurality
Explanation: The Constitution establishes a multi-party competitive federal democratic republican parliamentary system based on plurality as Nepal's form of governance.
20
Which Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution of Nepal 2015?
a) First Constituent Assembly
b) Second Constituent Assembly
c) Third Constituent Assembly
d) Parliament itself
b) Second Constituent Assembly
Explanation: The Constitution was drafted by the Second Constituent Assembly after the First Constituent Assembly failed to produce a constitution within its mandated period.
Part 2 — Citizenship (Articles 10–15)
21
What type of citizenship provision does the Constitution of Nepal provide?
a) Dual citizenship
b) Single federal citizenship with provincial identity
c) Provincial citizenship only
d) No citizenship provisions
b) Single federal citizenship with provincial identity
Explanation: Article 10 provides for single federal citizenship with provincial identity in Nepal.
22
According to the Constitution, no Nepali citizen shall be denied the right to:
a) Vote
b) Acquire citizenship
c) Own property
d) Practice religion
b) Acquire citizenship
Explanation: The Constitution explicitly provides that no Nepali citizen shall be denied the right to acquire citizenship.
23
Citizenship by descent is dealt with in which Article?
a) Article 10
b) Article 11
c) Article 12
d) Article 13
b) Article 11
Explanation: Article 11 deals with citizenship by descent. A person who has acquired citizenship by descent before the commencement of this Constitution, and persons whose father or mother was a citizen of Nepal at their birth, shall be citizens by descent.
24
A child found in Nepal whose parents are not traced shall be considered:
a) A stateless person
b) A citizen of Nepal by descent (until parents are traced)
c) A foreign national
d) A citizen by naturalization
b) A citizen of Nepal by descent (until parents are traced)
Explanation: Article 11(4) provides that every child found in Nepal, the whereabouts of whose father or mother is not known, shall be a citizen of Nepal by descent until the mother or father is traced.
25
A foreign woman married to a Nepali citizen may acquire which type of citizenship?
a) Citizenship by descent
b) Citizenship by birth
c) Naturalized citizenship
d) Honorary citizenship
c) Naturalized citizenship
Explanation: Article 11(6) provides that a foreign woman who has married a Nepali citizen may acquire naturalized citizenship of Nepal as provided by law.
26
Key constitutional posts in Nepal are reserved for citizens of which category?
a) Citizens by naturalization
b) Citizens by descent
c) Citizens by birth
d) Any citizen
b) Citizens by descent
Explanation: The Constitution reserves key constitutional posts (President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, etc.) for citizens by descent only.
27
Which Article deals with naturalized citizenship?
a) Article 11
b) Article 12
c) Article 13
d) Article 14
c) Article 13
Explanation: Article 13 provides the detailed provisions for naturalized citizenship, including the conditions and process for acquiring such citizenship.
28
A person born in Nepal whose mother is a citizen of Nepal but father is not traced shall be:
a) A citizen by naturalization
b) A citizen by descent
c) A stateless person
d) A citizen by birth
b) A citizen by descent
Explanation: Article 11(5) states that a person born to a Nepali citizen mother whose father has not been traced, having domicile in Nepal, shall be deemed a Nepali citizen by descent.
29
Which Article deals with non-resident Nepali citizenship?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 13
d) Article 12
a) Article 14
Explanation: Article 14 deals with non-resident Nepali citizenship. It provides that a person who has acquired the citizenship of a foreign country may be granted non-resident citizenship of Nepal as provided in Federal law.
30
Which Article provides for re-acquisition of citizenship?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 11
d) Article 16
b) Article 15
Explanation: Article 15 provides that if a person who has relinquished Nepali citizenship wishes to re-acquire it, they may do so as provided by Federal law after renouncing the foreign citizenship.
Part 3 — Fundamental Rights & Duties (Articles 16–48)
31
Which Article provides for the Right to Live with Dignity?
a) Article 15
b) Article 16
c) Article 17
d) Article 18
b) Article 16
Explanation: Article 16 guarantees the right to live with dignity. It provides that every person shall have the right to live with dignity. No law shall be made providing for the death penalty.
32
According to the Constitution of Nepal, is capital punishment allowed?
a) Yes, for treason
b) Yes, for murder
c) No, no law shall be made providing for death penalty
d) Yes, with President's approval
c) No, no law shall be made providing for death penalty
Explanation: Article 16(2) explicitly prohibits capital punishment, stating that no law shall be made providing for the death penalty.
33
Which Article deals with the Right to Freedom?
a) Article 16
b) Article 17
c) Article 18
d) Article 19
b) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 deals with the Right to Freedom, which includes freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of assembly, freedom to form unions and associations, freedom to move and reside in any part of Nepal, and freedom to engage in any occupation, employment, industry and trade.
34
Which Article provides for the Right to Equality?
a) Article 17
b) Article 18
c) Article 19
d) Article 20
b) Article 18
Explanation: Article 18 guarantees the right to equality. All citizens shall be equal before the law. No discrimination shall be made on grounds of origin, religion, race, caste, tribe, sex, economic condition, language, region, ideology, or similar grounds. There shall be no gender discrimination regarding remuneration for the same work.
35
Article 18(4) states that there shall be no gender discrimination regarding:
a) Right to education
b) Remuneration for the same work and social security
c) Property rights
d) Right to vote
b) Remuneration for the same work and social security
Explanation: Article 18(4) provides that there shall be no gender discrimination regarding remuneration for the same work and social security.
36
Article 18(5) states that regarding parental/ancestral property:
a) Only sons have the right
b) All offspring shall have equal right without discrimination on the ground of gender
c) Only married daughters lose the right
d) Property is divided by the state
b) All offspring shall have equal right without discrimination on the ground of gender
Explanation: Article 18(5) provides that all offspring shall have equal rights to ancestral property without discrimination on the ground of gender.
37
Which Article provides for the Right to Communication?
a) Article 18
b) Article 19
c) Article 20
d) Article 21
b) Article 19
Explanation: Article 19 provides for the right to communication. No publication, broadcasting, or information dissemination shall be subject to prior censorship.
38
Which Article provides for the Right against Torture?
a) Article 20
b) Article 21
c) Article 22
d) Article 23
c) Article 22
Explanation: Article 22 guarantees the right against torture. No person in custody shall be subjected to physical, mental or any other form of torture, or be treated in a cruel, inhuman or degrading manner.
39
Which Article provides the Right to Social Justice?
a) Article 40
b) Article 41
c) Article 42
d) Article 43
c) Article 42
Explanation: Article 42 provides for the right to social justice. Socially backward women, Dalits, Adibasi Janajati, Madhesi, Tharu, minority groups, persons with disability, marginalized groups, Muslim, and backward classes shall have the right to participate in state structures on the basis of proportional inclusion.
40
Which Article provides the rights of the Dalit community?
a) Article 38
b) Article 39
c) Article 40
d) Article 41
c) Article 40
Explanation: Article 40 provides for the rights of Dalits including special provisions by the state. The state shall provide land to landless Dalits and make housing arrangements for those without housing.
41
Which Article deals with the Right of Senior Citizens?
a) Article 39
b) Article 40
c) Article 41
d) Article 42
c) Article 41
Explanation: Article 41 provides that senior citizens shall have the right to special protection and social security from the State.
42
Which Article provides the Right of Consumers?
a) Article 43
b) Article 44
c) Article 45
d) Article 46
b) Article 44
Explanation: Article 44 provides consumer rights. Every consumer shall have the right to obtain quality goods and services. A person who has suffered injury from substandard goods or services shall have the right to obtain compensation.
43
Which Article provides the Right against Exile?
a) Article 44
b) Article 45
c) Article 46
d) Article 47
b) Article 45
Explanation: Article 45 states that no citizen shall be exiled from Nepal.
44
Which Article provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
a) Article 45
b) Article 46
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
b) Article 46
Explanation: Article 46 provides the right to constitutional remedies. Citizens have the right to enforce fundamental rights through Article 133 or 144.
45
Within how many years should the State make legal provisions for the implementation of fundamental rights as per Article 47?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
c) 3 years
Explanation: Article 47 provides that the State shall make legal provisions for the implementation of fundamental rights within three years of the commencement of this Constitution.
46
Which Article lists the Duties of Citizens?
a) Article 46
b) Article 47
c) Article 48
d) Article 49
c) Article 48
Explanation: Article 48 lists the duties of every citizen, including safeguarding nationality, sovereignty and integrity of Nepal, being loyal to the nation, abiding by the Constitution and law, and rendering compulsory service when required.
47
What does the term "financially deprived/indigent" mean as explained in the Constitution?
a) A person earning less than NPR 10,000 per month
b) A person having income less than prescribed in the Federal law
c) A person without any property
d) An unemployed person
b) A person having income less than prescribed in the Federal law
Explanation: The explanation clause for Part 3 and Part 4 defines "indigent/financially deprived" as a person who earns income less than that specified by the Federal law.
48
Which Article deals with the Right to Property?
a) Article 23
b) Article 24
c) Article 25
d) Article 26
c) Article 25
Explanation: Article 25 provides for the right to property. Every citizen has the right to acquire, own, sell, use, and otherwise deal with property as provided by law. The state shall not expropriate property except for public interest and with due compensation.
49
Which Article provides the Right to Religious Freedom?
a) Article 25
b) Article 26
c) Article 27
d) Article 28
b) Article 26
Explanation: Article 26 provides for the right to religious freedom. Every person has the freedom to profess, practice and protect their religion. However, no person shall convert another person from one religion to another or disturb others' religion.
50
Which Article provides for the Right to Education?
a) Article 30
b) Article 31
c) Article 32
d) Article 33
b) Article 31
Explanation: Article 31 provides for the right to education. Every citizen has the right to access basic education. Every citizen has the right to receive free education up to the basic level and free higher education as provided for in law.
Part 4 — Directive Principles, Policies & Obligations of the State (Articles 49–55)
51
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State?
a) Part 3
b) Part 4
c) Part 5
d) Part 6
b) Part 4
Explanation: Part 4 (Articles 49–55) deals with Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State. These serve as guiding principles for governance.
52
Are Directive Principles enforceable by courts?
a) Yes, they are directly enforceable
b) No, no question shall be raised in court as to whether they have been implemented
c) Only the Supreme Court can enforce them
d) Only fundamental rights are non-enforceable
b) No, no question shall be raised in court as to whether they have been implemented
Explanation: Article 55 provides that no question shall be raised in any court as to whether any matter contained in Part 4 (Directive Principles) has been implemented or not.
53
Which Article states the Directive Principles of the State?
a) Article 48
b) Article 49
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
c) Article 50
Explanation: Article 50 lists the Directive Principles of the State which guide the state in policy formulation and governance, though they are not judicially enforceable.
54
Which Article deals with Policies of the State?
a) Article 50
b) Article 51
c) Article 52
d) Article 53
b) Article 51
Explanation: Article 51 provides for the Policies of the State. It covers various areas including policies on nationality, national unity, political-administrative system, economy, social development, agriculture, education, science and technology, and international relations.
55
Which Article deals with the Obligations of the State?
a) Article 50
b) Article 51
c) Article 52
d) Article 53
c) Article 52
Explanation: Article 52 lists the obligations of the State which include creating conditions for the implementation of rights, progressive realization of rights, and creating conditions for the enjoyment of rights.
56
Which Article deals with the duty of the state to submit annual reports on implementation of directive principles and policies?
a) Article 53
b) Article 54
c) Article 55
d) Article 52
b) Article 54
Explanation: Article 54 requires the Government of Nepal to submit annual reports on implementation progress of directive principles and policies, including monitoring provisions.
57
Which Article provides that questions regarding directive principles shall not be raised in courts?
a) Article 53
b) Article 54
c) Article 55
d) Article 56
c) Article 55
Explanation: Article 55 expressly states that no question shall be raised in any court as to whether any matter contained in Part 4 has been implemented or not.
58
The Directive Principles of Nepal's Constitution are inspired by which country's constitution?
a) USA
b) UK
c) India (and Ireland)
d) Japan
c) India (and Ireland)
Explanation: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy originates from the Irish Constitution and was adopted by India. Nepal's Constitution follows a similar model where directive principles guide governance but are not judicially enforceable.
Part 5 — Structure of State & Distribution of State Power (Articles 56–59)
59
According to Article 56, the main structure of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal consists of how many levels?
a) Two levels
b) Three levels
c) Four levels
d) Five levels
b) Three levels
Explanation: Article 56(1) states that the main structure shall be of three levels: the Federation, the Province (State), and the Local level.
60
The three levels of government as per Article 56 are:
a) Federation, Province, and District
b) Federation, Province, and Local level
c) Central, Provincial, and Municipal
d) National, Regional, and Village
b) Federation, Province, and Local level
Explanation: Article 56(1) clearly states the three levels as the Federation, the Province (State), and the Local level.
61
How many provinces are there in Nepal as per the Constitution?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
c) 7
Explanation: Article 56(3) provides that there shall be Provinces consisting of districts as mentioned in Schedule 4. Nepal has 7 Provinces.
62
The Local level comprises of:
a) Village Bodies and Municipalities only
b) Village Bodies, Municipalities, and District Assemblies
c) Municipalities and Metropolitan Cities
d) Wards and Municipalities
b) Village Bodies, Municipalities, and District Assemblies
Explanation: Article 56(4) states that there shall be Village Bodies (Gaupalika), Municipalities (Nagarpalika), and District Assemblies under the Local level.
63
The number of wards in a Village Body and Municipality shall be determined by:
a) Provincial law
b) Federal law
c) Local government
d) The Constitution itself
b) Federal law
Explanation: Article 56(4) provides that the number of wards in a Village Body and Municipality shall be as provided for in the Federal law.
64
Can any Special, Protected or Autonomous Region be set by law?
a) No, it is prohibited
b) Yes, by Provincial law
c) Yes, by Federal law for social, cultural protection or economic development
d) Only with approval of all provinces
c) Yes, by Federal law for social, cultural protection or economic development
Explanation: Article 56(5) provides that any Special, Protected or Autonomous Region can be set by Federal law for social, cultural protection or economic development.
65
Which Article deals with the Distribution of State Power?
a) Article 56
b) Article 57
c) Article 58
d) Article 59
b) Article 57
Explanation: Article 57 deals with the distribution of state power among the Federation, Province, and Local level, referring to the respective Schedules for their specific powers.
66
Federal powers are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 4
b) Schedule 5
c) Schedule 6
d) Schedule 7
b) Schedule 5
Explanation: Article 57(1) provides that the power of the Federation shall be relating to the subjects mentioned in Schedule 5.
67
Provincial powers are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 5
b) Schedule 6
c) Schedule 7
d) Schedule 8
b) Schedule 6
Explanation: Article 57(2) provides that the power of the Province shall be relating to subjects mentioned in Schedule 6.
68
Concurrent powers of the Federation and Province are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 6
b) Schedule 7
c) Schedule 8
d) Schedule 9
b) Schedule 7
Explanation: Article 57(3) provides that the concurrent/shared powers of the Federation and Province shall be relating to subjects mentioned in Schedule 7.
69
Local level powers are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 7
b) Schedule 8
c) Schedule 9
d) Schedule 5
b) Schedule 8
Explanation: Article 57(4) provides that the power of the Local level shall be relating to subjects mentioned in Schedule 8.
70
Concurrent powers of Federation, Province, and Local level are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 7
b) Schedule 8
c) Schedule 9
d) Schedule 5
c) Schedule 9
Explanation: Article 57(5) provides that the concurrent powers of Federation, Province and Local level shall be relating to subjects mentioned in Schedule 9.
71
Where does the residual power lie as per the Constitution?
a) Province
b) Local level
c) Federation
d) Concurrent jurisdiction
c) Federation
Explanation: According to the Constitution, residual powers (powers not enumerated in any schedule) are vested in the Federation.
72
If a Provincial law is inconsistent with Federal law, which shall prevail?
a) Provincial law
b) Federal law
c) Both shall be void
d) Supreme Court decides
b) Federal law
Explanation: In case of inconsistency between a Provincial law and Federal law on concurrent subjects, the Federal law shall prevail and the Provincial law shall be invalid to the extent of such inconsistency.
73
The Provinces and Districts within Provinces are listed in which Schedule?
a) Schedule 3
b) Schedule 4
c) Schedule 5
d) Schedule 6
b) Schedule 4
Explanation: Schedule 4 lists the Provinces and the Districts within each Province, relating to Article 56(3).
Schedules of the Constitution (Schedule 1–9)
74
How many Schedules are in the Constitution of Nepal 2015?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
c) 9
Explanation: The Constitution of Nepal 2015 has 9 Schedules covering various subjects from the National Flag to the distribution of powers.
75
Schedule 1 of the Constitution deals with:
a) National Anthem
b) National Flag
c) Coat of Arms
d) Provinces and Districts
b) National Flag
Explanation: Schedule 1 contains the method of making the National Flag of Nepal, related to Article 8(2).
76
Schedule 2 of the Constitution deals with:
a) National Flag
b) National Anthem
c) Coat of Arms
d) Federal Powers
b) National Anthem
Explanation: Schedule 2 contains the National Anthem of Nepal, related to Article 9(1).
77
Schedule 3 deals with:
a) National Anthem
b) National Flag
c) Coat of Arms of Nepal
d) Provincial Powers
c) Coat of Arms of Nepal
Explanation: Schedule 3 sets out the Coat of Arms of Nepal, related to Article 9(2).
78
Schedule 4 deals with:
a) Federal Powers
b) Provinces and Districts within Provinces
c) Provincial Powers
d) Local Level Powers
b) Provinces and Districts within Provinces
Explanation: Schedule 4 lists the Provinces and the Districts within each Province, related to Article 56(3).
79
Schedule 5 deals with:
a) List of Provincial Powers
b) List of Federal Powers
c) Concurrent Powers
d) Local Level Powers
b) List of Federal Powers
Explanation: Schedule 5 lists the Federal Powers/Jurisdiction related to Article 57(1) and Article 109.
80
Schedule 6 deals with:
a) Federal Powers
b) Provincial Powers
c) Local Level Powers
d) Concurrent Powers
b) Provincial Powers
Explanation: Schedule 6 contains the List of Provincial Powers/Jurisdiction.
81
Schedule 7 deals with:
a) Federal Powers
b) Provincial Powers
c) Concurrent Powers of Federation and Province
d) Local Level Powers
c) Concurrent Powers of Federation and Province
Explanation: Schedule 7 lists the Concurrent (shared) Powers of the Federation and Province.
82
Schedule 8 deals with:
a) Concurrent Powers
b) Local Level Powers
c) Federal Powers
d) Provinces and Districts
b) Local Level Powers
Explanation: Schedule 8 lists the powers/jurisdiction of the Local level bodies.
83
Schedule 9 deals with:
a) Federal Powers only
b) Provincial Powers only
c) Concurrent Powers of Federation, Province and Local Level
d) National Symbols
c) Concurrent Powers of Federation, Province and Local Level
Explanation: Schedule 9 lists the Concurrent Powers of all three levels — Federation, Province, and Local Level.
Mixed & Previous Year Questions
84
The Constitution of Nepal 2015 is the ___th constitution in the history of Nepal.
a) 5th
b) 6th
c) 7th
d) 8th
c) 7th
Explanation: The Constitution of Nepal 2015 is the 7th constitution in the history of Nepal since 1948. Previous constitutions were: Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS (1948), Interim Constitution 2007 BS (1951), Constitution 2015 BS (1959), Constitution 2019 BS (1962), Constitution 2047 BS (1990), and Interim Constitution 2063 BS (2007).
85
What percentage of legislators endorsed the Constitution of Nepal 2015?
a) 75%
b) 80%
c) 85%
d) 90%
d) 90%
Explanation: The Constitution was endorsed by 90% of the total legislators. Out of 598 Constituent Assembly members, 538 voted in favour of the constitution.
86
How many Constituent Assembly members voted in favour of the Constitution?
a) 498
b) 518
c) 538
d) 558
c) 538
Explanation: Out of 598 Constituent Assembly members, 538 voted in favour while 60 voted against the constitution.
87
Which Constitution did the Constitution of Nepal 2015 replace?
a) Constitution of 1990
b) Interim Constitution of 2007
c) Constitution of 1962
d) Constitution of 1959
b) Interim Constitution of 2007
Explanation: The Constitution of Nepal 2015 replaced the Interim Constitution of 2007, which had been enacted after the People's Movement II.
88
The Preamble of the Constitution starts with:
a) "The State of Nepal"
b) "We, the Sovereign People of Nepal"
c) "The Parliament of Nepal"
d) "The King of Nepal"
b) "We, the Sovereign People of Nepal"
Explanation: The Preamble begins with "We, the Sovereign People of Nepal," emphasizing people's sovereignty and the right to autonomy and self-rule.
89
The Constitution of Nepal was published in the Nepal Gazette on:
a) 15 September 2015 (2072.5.30)
b) 20 September 2015 (2072.6.3)
c) 28 May 2008
d) 15 January 2007
b) 20 September 2015 (2072.6.3)
Explanation: The Constitution was published in the Nepal Gazette on 20 September 2015, corresponding to 2072 Ashwin 3 in the Bikram Sambat calendar.
90
The executive power of Nepal is vested in:
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Council of Ministers
d) The Parliament
c) The Council of Ministers
Explanation: The executive power of Nepal is vested in the Council of Ministers in accordance with the Constitution and law.
91
Who is the Head of State of Nepal?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice
c) President
d) Speaker
c) President
Explanation: The President is the Head of State of Nepal who shall promote national unity. The President shall exercise rights and duties as provided for by the Constitution and Federal laws.
92
The President and Vice-President must be of:
a) Same gender
b) Same community
c) Different gender or community
d) Same political party
c) Different gender or community
Explanation: The Constitution requires that the election of the President and Vice-President shall be held so as to represent different gender or communities.
93
Before whom does the President take the oath of office?
a) Prime Minister
b) Speaker
c) Chief Justice
d) Attorney General
c) Chief Justice
Explanation: The President takes the oath of office and secrecy before the Chief Justice. The Vice-President takes the oath before the President.
94
Before whom does the Vice-President take the oath of office?
a) Chief Justice
b) Speaker
c) Prime Minister
d) President
d) President
Explanation: The Vice-President takes the oath of office and secrecy before the President.
95
Nepal's Constitution guarantees protection of which three levels of government?
a) Central, Provincial, Municipal
b) Federation, Province, Local level
c) Central, District, Village
d) National, Regional, Ward
b) Federation, Province, Local level
Explanation: The Constitution protects the three-tier governance structure: Federation, Province, and Local level, each with defined powers.
96
The first written constitution in the history of Nepal was:
a) Constitution of 2015 BS (1959)
b) Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS (1948)
c) Interim Constitution 2007 BS (1951)
d) Constitution of 2019 BS (1962)
b) Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS (1948)
Explanation: The Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS was the first written constitution in the history of Nepal, declared by PM Padma Shumsher on 26 January 1948. It consisted of 6 parts, 68 articles and 1 schedule.
97
The Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 BS (2007) consisted of:
a) 35 parts, 308 articles, 9 schedules
b) 25 parts, 167 articles, 4 schedules
c) 23 parts, 133 articles, 3 schedules
d) 20 parts, 97 articles, 6 schedules
b) 25 parts, 167 articles, 4 schedules
Explanation: The Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 BS (2007) consisted of 25 parts, 167 articles, and 4 schedules.
98
The Constitution of 2047 BS (1990) consisted of:
a) 20 parts, 97 articles, 6 schedules
b) 23 parts, 133 articles, 3 schedules
c) 25 parts, 167 articles, 4 schedules
d) 35 parts, 308 articles, 9 schedules
b) 23 parts, 133 articles, 3 schedules
Explanation: The Constitution of 2047 BS (1990 AD) consisted of 23 parts, 133 articles, and 3 schedules. It was declared on 9 November 1990 by King Birendra.
99
The Constitution of 2019 BS (1962) was promulgated by:
a) King Tribhuvan
b) King Birendra
c) King Mahendra
d) PM Padma Shumsher
c) King Mahendra
Explanation: The Constitution of 2019 BS (1962 AD) was promulgated on 16 December 1962 by King Mahendra. It consisted of 20 parts, 97 articles and 6 schedules and introduced the Panchayat system.
100
Which Indian scholar(s) helped draft Nepal's first constitution (Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS)?
a) B.R. Ambedkar
b) Prakash Gupta, Raghunath Singh, and Ram Ugra Singh
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Vallabhbhai Patel
b) Prakash Gupta, Raghunath Singh, and Ram Ugra Singh
Explanation: The Government of Nepal Act 2004 BS was formed under the chairmanship of Padma Shumsher. Three Indian scholars — Prakash Gupta, Raghunath Singh, and Ram Ugra Singh — contributed to its drafting.
101
The Constitution of 2015 BS (1959) was drafted under the chairmanship of:
a) Padma Shumsher
b) Bhagawati Prasad Singh
c) B.P. Koirala
d) King Tribhuvan
b) Bhagawati Prasad Singh
Explanation: The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 2015 BS (1959 AD) was drafted under the chairmanship of Bhagawati Pd Singh. Sir Ivor Jennings was an advisor to the constitution drafting commission.
102
Which Article provides for the Right to Employment?
a) Article 31
b) Article 32
c) Article 33
d) Article 34
c) Article 33
Explanation: Article 33 provides for the Right to Employment. Every citizen shall have the right to employment and shall have the right to choose employment.
103
Which Article provides for the Right to Labour?
a) Article 33
b) Article 34
c) Article 35
d) Article 36
b) Article 34
Explanation: Article 34 provides for the Right to Labour, including the right to fair labour practices, appropriate remuneration, and social security.
104
Which Article provides for the Right to Health?
a) Article 34
b) Article 35
c) Article 36
d) Article 37
b) Article 35
Explanation: Article 35 provides for the right to health. Every citizen shall have the right to free basic health services from the State.
105
Which Article provides for the Right to Food?
a) Article 35
b) Article 36
c) Article 37
d) Article 38
b) Article 36
Explanation: Article 36 provides for the Right to Food. Every citizen shall have the right relating to food sovereignty.
106
Which Article provides for the Right to Housing?
a) Article 36
b) Article 37
c) Article 38
d) Article 39
b) Article 37
Explanation: Article 37 provides for the Right to Housing. Every citizen shall have the right to appropriate housing.
107
Rights of Women are provided in which Article?
a) Article 36
b) Article 37
c) Article 38
d) Article 39
c) Article 38
Explanation: Article 38 provides for the Rights of Women, including the right against physical, mental, sexual, psychological violence, and positive discrimination.
108
Rights of Children are provided in which Article?
a) Article 38
b) Article 39
c) Article 40
d) Article 41
b) Article 39
Explanation: Article 39 provides for the Rights of Children including the right to name and identity from birth, right to education, health, nurture, sports, entertainment and overall development.
109
The Right to Justice is provided under which Article?
a) Article 20
b) Article 21
c) Article 22
d) Article 19
a) Article 20
Explanation: Article 20 provides for the Right regarding Justice. No person shall be punished for an act that was not punishable by law when it was committed. The right to a fair trial is guaranteed.
110
Right to clean environment is provided under which Article?
a) Article 28
b) Article 29
c) Article 30
d) Article 31
c) Article 30
Explanation: Article 30 provides for the right to a clean environment. Every citizen has the right to live in a healthy and clean environment.
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