History Practice Quiz 213

Q1.In which year did the people's movement in Nepal succeed in ending the powers of the King?

A. 1990 B. 2002 C. 2006 D. 2008

Q2.Which king began taking over different aspects of the government in October 2002?

A. King Birendra B. King Gyanendra C. King Mahendra D. King Tribhuvan

Q3.What reason did King Gyanendra cite for taking over the government in 2002?

A. Economic crisis B. Maoist uprising in the countryside C. Foreign interference D. Natural disaster

Q4.When did King Gyanendra finally take over as the head of government?

A. October 2002 B. February 2005 C. November 2005 D. April 2006

Q5.In which month and year did the Maoists join other political parties to sign a 12-point agreement?

A. October 2002 B. February 2005 C. November 2005 D. April 2006

Q6.What did the 12-point agreement signal to the larger public?

A. An imminent return to monarchy B. An imminent return to democracy and peace C. A continuation of the king's rule D. A civil war

Q7.In which month and year did the King restore the Third Parliament?

A. February 2005 B. November 2005 C. April 2006 D. 2008

Q8.In which year did Nepal become a democracy after abolishing the monarchy?

A. 2006 B. 2008 C. 2015 D. 1990

Q9.Which event was imminent when the Indian Constitution was being written?

A. Independence of India B. Partition of India into India and Pakistan C. Formation of the United Nations D. Quit India Movement

Q10.When did the Indian national movement culminate in India's independence?

A. 1857 B. 1947 C. 1905 D. 1950