Nepal to be divided into 7 federal provinces.
Q. Nepalese parliament passed a new national constitution inking a historic agreement to divide the country into how many federal provinces on September 17, 2015?- Published on 18 Sep 15a. 7
b. 8
c. 9
d. 10
ANSWER: 7
Nepalese Parliament has passed a new national constitution after reaching a historic agreement for creating a federal state. Long delayed bill for the same has been passed with 507 out of a total of 598 voting in favour for it. The marathon voting follows protests from the south. New charter will replace interim constitution in place since close of 10 year civil war that caused the abolition of monarchy. The new charter will come into force w.e.f 20th September 2015.