Question

Which of the following countries is not a religion related state?

• A. Bhutan
• B. Sri Lanka
• C. Nepal
• D. Pakistan

Hint:

Elimination cue: If constitution mentions a specific religion in status/preamble, it’s ``religion-related.'' Nepal’s charter does not.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the phrase. ``Religion-related state'' here means the state’s constitutional identity is explicitly tied to a religion.

Step 2: Evaluate. Pakistan is an Islamic Republic; Bhutan recognizes Vajrayana Buddhism as spiritual heritage; Sri Lanka accords Buddhism the foremost place.

Step 3: Identify the exception. Nepal became a {secular} federal republic (2007 interim constitution; 2015 constitution).

Step 4: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Nepal (Option C).}} \]