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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.