Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Till 2006, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy with the danger of the king taking over executive powers
B. Democracy is not becoming an accepted norm in the entire region of South Asia
C. In 2008, in Nepal, monarchy was abolished and Nepal emerged as a democratic republic
D. Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy in 2009

Choose the correct answer from the options given above:

A and C only

The correct answer is Option 2: A and C only

Given statements:

A. Till 2006, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy with the danger of the king taking over executive powers (Correct)
B. Democracy is not becoming an accepted norm in the entire region of South Asia (Incorrect)
C. In 2008, in Nepal, monarchy was abolished and Nepal emerged as a democratic republic (Correct)
D. Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy in 2009 (Incorrect)

Explanation:

Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rulers, with Bangladesh remaining a democracy in the post-Cold War period. Pakistan began the post-Cold War period with successive democratic governments under Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif respectively. But it suffered a military coup in 1999. It has been run by a civilian government again since 2008. 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. From the experience of Bangladesh and Nepal, we can say that democracy is becoming an accepted norm in the entire region of South Asia.

Similar changes are taking place in the two smallest countries of the region. Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy in 2008. Under the leadership of the king, it emerged as a multi-party democracy. The Maldives, the other island nation, was a Sultanate till 1968 when it was transformed into a republic with a presidential form of government. In June 2005, the parliament of the Maldives voted unanimously to introduce a multi-party system. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) dominates the political affairs of the island. The MDP won the 2018 Elections.