King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk's Reforms

Who was King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk?

• The first king of Bhutan, reigning from 1907 to 1930.

• A prominent political leader in Nepal during the 1960s.

• The fourth king of Bhutan, reigning from 1972 to 2006.

• The third king of Bhutan, reigning from 1952 to 1972.

What major reforms did King Jigme Dorji implement?

• Major reforms included modern legal system, national assembly establishment, education and health promotion, and economic development.

• Establishment of a monarchy in Bhutan

• Implementation of a feudal system

• Promotion of traditional arts and crafts only

In which year did King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk ascend to the throne?

• 1945

• 1960

• 1955

• 1952

How did King Jigme Dorji's reforms impact education in Bhutan?

• Education remained unchanged during King Jigme Dorji's reign.

• Literacy rates declined due to King Jigme Dorji's policies.

• King Jigme Dorji's reforms modernized education in Bhutan, increasing access and literacy rates.

• King Jigme Dorji's reforms reduced the number of schools in Bhutan.

What was the significance of the 1961 Five-Year Plan initiated by King Jigme Dorji?

• It was Bhutan's first democratic election plan.

• It focused solely on tourism development.

• It aimed to increase agricultural exports only.

• It was Bhutan's first structured economic development plan, focusing on modernization and infrastructure.

How did King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk address the issue of serfdom in Bhutan?

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk introduced serfdom in 1958.

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk ignored the issue of serfdom entirely.

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk reinstated serfdom in Bhutan after 1958.

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk abolished serfdom in Bhutan in 1958.

What role did King Jigme Dorji play in modernizing Bhutan's infrastructure?

• King Jigme Dorji prioritized military expansion over infrastructure development.

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck abolished all traditional practices.

• King Jigme Dorji focused solely on cultural preservation.

• King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck initiated modernization of Bhutan's infrastructure through development projects and the first five-year plan.

Which political system did King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk introduce during his reign?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Military dictatorship

• Democratic republic

• Absolute monarchy

How did King Jigme Dorji's reforms affect women's rights in Bhutan?

• King Jigme Dorji's reforms restricted women's access to education.

• Women's rights remained unchanged during King Jigme Dorji's reign.

• King Jigme Dorji's reforms significantly improved women's rights in Bhutan by enhancing education, legal rights, and public participation.

• The reforms led to a decline in women's participation in public life.

What legacy did King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk leave behind for future leaders?

• An emphasis on isolationism and traditionalism.

• A commitment to absolute monarchy in Bhutan.

• A foundation for democratic governance and modernization in Bhutan.

• A focus on military expansion and aggression.