Question

Assertion (A) : In April 2006, there were massive countrywide pro-democracy protests in Nepal.
Reason (R) : In 2002, the king abolished the parliament and dismissed the government.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Democratic Movement in Nepal Timeline: - 1990: Absolute monarchy $\rightarrow$ Constitutional monarchy. - 2002–2005: King Gyanendra dismisses government and abolishes parliament. - April 2006: Popular mass protests (SPA + Maoists) force King to restore Parliament $\rightarrow$ Nepal becomes a secular democratic republic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A