GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The constitution prohibits converting persons from one religion to another and prohibits religious behavior disturbing public order or contrary to public health, decency, and morality. The law prohibits both proselytism and “harming the religious sentiment” of any caste, ethnic community, or class.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nepal is a secular state under the Constitution of Nepal 2015, where “secular” means religious, cultural freedoms, including protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial. The Constitution provides for freedom to practice one’s religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The highest overall levels of restrictions are found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran, where both the government and society at large impose numerous limits on religious beliefs and practices. But government policies and social hostilities do not always move in tandem.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the census of 2011, 81.3% of the Nepalese population is Hindu, 9.0% is Buddhist 4.4% is Muslim, 3.0% is Kirant/Yumaist, 1.4% is Christian, and 0.9% follows other religions. Muslims and Christians are the most vulnerable religious minorities in Nepal.