Question 1

Who was the last king of Nepal before the country transitioned into a federal democratic republic in 2008?

Accepted Answer

King Gyanendra

Question 2

Which Lichchhavi king is renowned for introducing the Lichchhavi era (Lichchhavi Samvat) and for his administrative reforms, as evidenced by numerous inscriptions?

Accepted Answer

Manadev I

Question 3

In what year was Nepal officially declared a Federal Democratic Republic, ending the 240-year-old monarchy?

Accepted Answer

2008

Question 4

The tragic Nepalese Royal Massacre, which saw the deaths of King Birendra and most of his family, occurred in which year?

Accepted Answer

2001

Question 5

The Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), which officially ended the decade-long Maoist insurgency in Nepal, was signed in which year?

Accepted Answer

2006

Question 6

Which prominent Lichchhavi figure, although not a king, held significant power as a Mahasamanta (great feudal lord) and is known for his extensive architectural and cultural contributions?

Accepted Answer

Amshuverma

Question 7

Bhimsen Thapa, a powerful Kaji (prime minister) in the early Shah period, is primarily associated with which major military-diplomatic event that shaped Nepal's borders?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Nepalese War

Question 8

The tradition of the Living Goddess Kumari, a significant cultural practice in Nepal, is believed to have originated during which major dynasty's rule in the Kathmandu Valley?

Accepted Answer

Malla Dynasty

Question 9

The first election for Nepal's Constituent Assembly, tasked with drafting a new constitution and declaring a republic, was held in which year?

Accepted Answer

2008

Question 10

Who was the Rana Prime Minister of Nepal who signed the crucial 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship with India?

Accepted Answer

Mohan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana

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