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What is the significance of the right to live with dignity as stated?
What is the significance of the right to live with dignity as stated?
- It ensures that no law providing for the death penalty will be enacted. (correct)
- It mandates the government to provide free healthcare to all citizens.
- It allows individuals to choose their own path of life without restrictions.
- It guarantees a standard of living that includes employment and education.
Which statement reflects the rights of citizens regarding personal liberty?
Which statement reflects the rights of citizens regarding personal liberty?
- Citizens can lose their liberty based on government discretion.
- Citizens can be deprived of personal liberty without any due process.
- Personal liberty can only be restricted under specific laws. (correct)
- All citizens have absolute freedom, unrestricted by any laws.
What provisions are made concerning citizenship records in Nepal?
What provisions are made concerning citizenship records in Nepal?
- They are managed solely by local governments.
- Citizens are responsible for maintaining their own records.
- Federal law provides for the maintenance of citizenship records. (correct)
- There are no specific provisions regarding citizenship records.
Which freedoms are guaranteed to every citizen according to the provided laws?
Which freedoms are guaranteed to every citizen according to the provided laws?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between law and personal liberty in this context?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between law and personal liberty in this context?
What is the primary purpose of the Nepalese Constitution in relation to existing laws?
What is the primary purpose of the Nepalese Constitution in relation to existing laws?
Which characteristic best describes the nation of Nepal as defined in the Constitution?
Which characteristic best describes the nation of Nepal as defined in the Constitution?
What does the Constitution mostly emphasize regarding the sovereignty of Nepal?
What does the Constitution mostly emphasize regarding the sovereignty of Nepal?
Which statement about the national interest of Nepal is accurate?
Which statement about the national interest of Nepal is accurate?
How is the official language of Nepal defined in the Constitution?
How is the official language of Nepal defined in the Constitution?
What does 'secular' imply in the context of the state of Nepal?
What does 'secular' imply in the context of the state of Nepal?
What is included in the definition of the territory of Nepal as per the Constitution?
What is included in the definition of the territory of Nepal as per the Constitution?
What design elements characterize the national flag of Nepal?
What design elements characterize the national flag of Nepal?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the citizenship provisions for individuals born in Nepal?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the citizenship provisions for individuals born in Nepal?
What condition allows a foreign woman married to a citizen of Nepal to acquire citizenship?
What condition allows a foreign woman married to a citizen of Nepal to acquire citizenship?
Which scenario provides automatic citizenship by descent in Nepal?
Which scenario provides automatic citizenship by descent in Nepal?
Under which circumstance can a minor gain citizenship status in Nepal?
Under which circumstance can a minor gain citizenship status in Nepal?
To whom is naturalized citizenship in Nepal granted according to the federal law?
To whom is naturalized citizenship in Nepal granted according to the federal law?
Which of the following statements is true regarding citizenship rights in Nepal?
Which of the following statements is true regarding citizenship rights in Nepal?
In what situation may a child's citizenship be converted from descent to naturalized citizenship?
In what situation may a child's citizenship be converted from descent to naturalized citizenship?
Which group of individuals is defined as citizens of Nepal by descent?
Which group of individuals is defined as citizens of Nepal by descent?
Which of the following statements about acquiring naturalized citizenship in Nepal is accurate?
Which of the following statements about acquiring naturalized citizenship in Nepal is accurate?
What is the condition for a person born to a citizen of Nepal and a foreign citizen to acquire naturalized citizenship?
What is the condition for a person born to a citizen of Nepal and a foreign citizen to acquire naturalized citizenship?
Under what condition can a child born in Nepal acquire citizenship by descent?
Under what condition can a child born in Nepal acquire citizenship by descent?
Which scenario allows for the acquisition of honorary citizenship in Nepal?
Which scenario allows for the acquisition of honorary citizenship in Nepal?
What must be true for someone to apply for non-residential Nepali citizenship?
What must be true for someone to apply for non-residential Nepali citizenship?
What defines the process of reacquisition of citizenship in Nepal?
What defines the process of reacquisition of citizenship in Nepal?
Which group of people may attain citizenship by descent in Nepal?
Which group of people may attain citizenship by descent in Nepal?
In which circumstance does acquiring citizenship of Nepal based on territory acquisition apply?
In which circumstance does acquiring citizenship of Nepal based on territory acquisition apply?
What is the official language of Nepal as stated in the Constitution?
What is the official language of Nepal as stated in the Constitution?
Which plant is designated as the national flower of Nepal?
Which plant is designated as the national flower of Nepal?
What cultural aspect can a province in Nepal determine through provincial law?
What cultural aspect can a province in Nepal determine through provincial law?
What is depicted in the national flag of Nepal?
What is depicted in the national flag of Nepal?
What is the criterion for citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution in Nepal?
What is the criterion for citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution in Nepal?
What is the national animal of Nepal?
What is the national animal of Nepal?
What governs the decision-making on other matters related to language in Nepal?
What governs the decision-making on other matters related to language in Nepal?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a national symbol of Nepal?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a national symbol of Nepal?
Study Notes
Citizenship in Nepal
- No citizen can be deprived of their right to obtain citizenship in Nepal.
- Nepal provides a single federal citizenship that includes provincial identity.
Who Can Be Citizens of Nepal
- Citizens include those who obtained citizenship at the Constitution's commencement and fulfill eligibility criteria.
- Individuals with permanent domicile in Nepal at the Constitution's commencement may acquire citizenship by descent.
- This includes those who had citizenship prior to the Constitution and children of citizens at birth.
- Minors found in Nepal with unknown parentage are granted citizenship by descent until their parents are identified.
- Children born to Nepali women are citizens by descent if the father is untraceable, provided the father is not recognized as a foreign citizen.
- Foreign women married to Nepali citizens can apply for naturalized citizenship.
Language and National Identity
- All mother tongue languages in Nepal are recognized as national languages.
- Nepali in Devanagari script is the official language, with provinces allowed to establish additional official languages.
- The federal government handles language matters based on the Language Commission's recommendations.
National Symbols
- The national flag combines two triangular figures in crimson and blue, featuring a white crescent moon and a twelve-rayed sun.
- The national anthem, coat of arms, national flower (Rhododendron Arboreum), national colour (Crimson), national animal (Cow), and national bird (Lophophorus) are formally designated.
Fundamental Rights
- Every individual has the right to live with dignity.
- No law shall permit the death penalty.
- Personal liberty shall not be restricted without legal authority.
- Citizens have freedoms including expression and peaceful assembly.
Constitutional Authority
- The Constitution is the fundamental law, overriding any inconsistent laws.
- Upholding the Constitution is a duty of every citizen.
National Sovereignty and Structure
- Sovereignty rests with the people of Nepal, exercised through the Constitution.
- Nepal is defined as an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, and inclusive democratic state.
- National interest includes maintaining freedom, territorial integrity, and the well-being of the Nepali people; actions against national interest are punishable.
Citizenship Regulations
- The federal law governs matters related to acquisition, reacquisition, and termination of citizenship.
- Non-residential citizenship may be granted to those possessing previous Nepali citizenship who reside outside Nepal and descend from Nepali citizens.
- The government's powers extend to maintaining citizenship records and other related matters.
Gender Identity in Citizenship
- Citizenship certificates can reflect gender identity, following parental lineage.
- Specific provisions address the rights of children born in Nepal to citizens, ensuring their citizenship aligns with the parents' citizenship status.
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Explore the essential aspects of citizenship as outlined in Part 2 of the Nepalese Constitution. This quiz covers rights of citizens, provisions for federal citizenship, and qualifications for obtaining citizenship in Nepal.
