Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Identify the incorrect statements with reference to South Asia:

A. Sri Lanka and India have successfully operated a democratic system since their independence from the British
B. Till 2006 Nepal was under the military rule
C. Bhutan become a constitutional monarchy in 2010
D. Maldives, the Island nation was a constitutional Monarchy till 1968
E. Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rules

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

B, C and D only

B, D and E only

A, C and E only

A, D and E only

Correct Answer:

B, C and D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: B, C and D only

 Given statements:

A. Sri Lanka and India have successfully operated a democratic system since their independence from the British (True)
B. Till 2006 Nepal was under the military rule (Incorrect)
C. Bhutan become a constitutional monarchy in 2010 (Incorrect)
D. Maldives, the Island nation was a constitutional Monarchy till 1968 (Incorrect)
E. Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rules (True)

 

Correction:

B. Till 2006 Nepal was under the military rule (Incorrect)
Till 2006, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy with the danger of the king taking over executive powers.


C. Bhutan become a constitutional monarchy in 2010 (Incorrect)
Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy in 2008. Under the leadership of the king, it emerged as a multi-party democracy


D. Maldives, the Island nation was a constitutional Monarchy till 1968 (Incorrect)
The Maldives, the other island nation, was a Sultanate till 1968 when it was transformed into a republic with a presidential form of government.