Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

Despite the mixed record of the democratic experience, the people in all the South Asian countries share the aspiration for democracy. A recent survey of the attitudes of the people in the five big countries of the region showed that there is widespread support for democracy in all these countries. Ordinary citizens, rich as well as poor, and belonging to different religions, view the idea of democracy positively and support the institutions of representative democracy. They prefer democracy over any other form of government and think that democracy is suitable for their country.

Which South Asian country became a constitutional monarchy in 2008?

Options:

Nepal

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

Maldives

Correct Answer:

Bhutan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Bhutan

Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy in 2008. Under the leadership of the king, it emerged as a multi-party democracy.

Till 2006, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy with the danger of the king taking over executive powers. In 2008, the monarchy was abolished and Nepal emerged as a democratic republic.