'The struggle among pro-monarchy, pro-democracy groups and extremists created an atmosphere of political instability'. In context to which one of the following countries, the above statement is correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Nepal
In Nepal, the Maoists’ armed insurrection against the monarch led to a triangular conflict among the monarchist forces, the democrats and the Maoists, and in 2002 the king abolished the parliament and dismissed the government.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 02-06 S2 | – | 09-06 S1* 12-06 S1* 14-06 S2* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “Monarchy and Democracy in Nepal … Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in the past and then a constitutional monarchy in the modern period for many years. Throughout this period, political parties and the common people of Nepal have wanted a more open and responsive system of government. But the king, with the help of the army, retained full control over the government and restricted the expansion of democracy in Nepal. Monarchy and Democracy in Nepal … During the nineties, the Maoists of Nepal were successful in spreading their influence in many parts of Nepal. They believed in armed insurrection against the monarch and the ruling elite. This led to a violent conflict between the Maoist guerrillas and the armed forces of the king. For some time, there was a triangular conflict among the monarchist forces, the democrats and the Maoists. In 2002, the king abolished the parliament and dismissed the government, thus ending even the limited democracy that existed in Nepal.…”
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