Quiz on Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Who rediscovered the sacred prophecy predicting the birth of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck?

• Drukdra Dorji

• Guru Rinpochoe

• Princess Sonam Choden Wangchuk

• His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo

At what age was Jigme Singye Wangchuck appointed as the Chairman of the Planning Commission?

• 14

• 21

• 18

• 16

What title was Jigme Singye Wangchuck given on June 16, 1972?

• Prime Minister

• Chairman of the Planning Commission

• Trongsa Poenlop

• King of Bhutan

What significant event occurred on June 2, 1974?

• Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born

• He was crowned as Fourth Druk Gyalpo

• He was appointed as the Prime Minister

• He completed his studies in London

What was one of the national goals formulated after his coronation?

• Cultural Suppression

• Gross National Happiness

• Economic Isolation

• Political Instability

Which of the following was NOT one of the contributions of Jigme Singye Wangchuck?

• Establishing Gross National Happiness

• Leading military operations

• Planning the Five-Year Plan

• Promoting social and economic prosperity

What was the purpose of the Council of Regency?

• To manage foreign relations

• To organize the coronation ceremony

• To plan the Five-Year Plan

• To govern until the new King turned 21

What was the significance of Jigme Singye Wangchuck's birth according to the prophecy?

• He would lead Bhutan into isolation

• He would be a tyrant

• He would bring happiness and prosperity

• He would bring war to Bhutan

Which of the following was a sibling of Jigme Singye Wangchuck?

• Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

• Prince Ugyen Wangchuck

• Princess Pema Lhaden Wangchuk

• Princess Tshering Wangmo

What was the first title traditionally assumed before becoming a king in Bhutan?

• Trongsa Poenlop

• Crown Prince

• Prime Minister

• Chairman of the Planning Commission