1. What is the main function of ‘The Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055(1999)?
A) It establishes the Nepal Engineering Council.
B) It sets the engineering practice standards internationally.
C) It provides guidelines for engineering education only.
D) It oversees all engineering projects in Nepal.
A) It establishes the Nepal Engineering Council.
2. Who can be referred to as a ‘Member’ within the context of this Act?
A) Members of engineering universities.
B) Only the engineers registered under the Council.
C) The Chairman, Member-Secretary, or Council members.
D) Individuals who financially support the Council.
C) The Chairman, Member-Secretary, or Council members.
3. What qualification must a person meet to be recognized as an ‘Engineer’ under the Act?
A) Completing any science degree from a foreign university.
B) Having experience in engineering work for at least five years.
C) Being a member of any international engineering body.
D) Holding at least a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a recognized institution.
D) Holding at least a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a recognized institution.
4. What does the term ‘Prescribed’ signify in the context of The Nepal Engineering Council Act?
A) Included in international engineering standards.
B) Outlined in the Rules made under the Act.
C) Specified in the official Gazette only.
D) Listed in university engineering syllabuses.
B) Outlined in the Rules made under the Act.
5. According to the Act, what is a ‘Registered Engineer’?
A) An engineer listed in the Registration Book.
B) An engineer who has published engineering research papers.
C) An engineer with a Master’s degree in engineering.
D) An engineer with a license from any engineering institution.
A) An engineer listed in the Registration Book.
6. What is one of the primary reasons for the establishment of the Nepal Engineering Council?
A) To provide exclusive services to government projects.
B) To mobilize the engineering profession systematically and scientifically.
C) To promote engineering education nationwide.
D) To regulate construction activities across Nepal.
B) To mobilize the engineering profession systematically and scientifically.
7. Which type of member is NOT allowed to be nominated or elected to the Nepal Engineering Council?
A) A mentally disordered person.
B) A Nepali citizen under the age of 25.
C) A former engineer who switched professions.
D) A person without a recognized engineering degree.
A) A mentally disordered person.
8. How is quorum for a meeting of the Nepal Engineering Council determined?
A) Two-thirds of the total members must attend.
B) More than fifty percent of total members must be present.
C) A minimum of one member from each engineering branch must be present.
D) At least half of the members plus one must be present.
B) More than fifty percent of total members must be present.
9. What is the tenure duration for members of the Nepal Engineering Council?
A) Four years per term.
B) Two years per term.
C) Five years per term.
D) Three years per term.
A) Four years per term.
10. Under what circumstance can a council member’s seat be filled prior to the end of their term?
A) If a seat becomes vacant due to unforeseen circumstances.
B) When the chairperson demands it.
C) Once every two years for rotation.
D) After a council meeting consensus.
A) If a seat becomes vacant due to unforeseen circumstances.
11. What is the consequence for practicing engineering without registration a year after the commencement of the Act?
A) Registration is optional for practicing engineering.
B) One cannot practice engineering without registration.
C) Temporary permits will be issued for unregistered practice.
D) Individuals may practice engineering freely.
B) One cannot practice engineering without registration.
12. What must applicants include with their application for name registration according to Section 12?
A) Certificates, degrees, documents, and prescribed fees.
B) A cover letter stating their intent to practice.
C) Identification proofs and tax documents.
D) A letter of recommendation and previous job certificates.
A) Certificates, degrees, documents, and prescribed fees.
13. Under what conditions can a registered engineer’s name be removed from the Registration Book?
A) If the engineer disagrees with the Council’s decisions.
B) If the engineer violates professional conduct or becomes bankrupt.
C) If they fail to renew their registration annually.
D) If the engineer wants to practice in a different field.
B) If the engineer violates professional conduct or becomes bankrupt.
14. What steps follow if the Council decides not to register an applicant’s name?
A) The applicant must appear before the Council for clarification.
B) The decision is automatically reconsidered after three months.
C) The Registrar must inform the applicant in writing.
D) The application is destroyed and cannot be resubmitted.
C) The Registrar must inform the applicant in writing.
15. How can a removed name be registered again and when is this applicable?
A) The Council must first offer a general amnesty period.
B) A public hearing is held to vote on the re-registration.
C) Immediate reinstatement occurs upon submitting new credentials.
D) Application can be made after one year with justifiable reasons.
D) Application can be made after one year with justifiable reasons.
16. What is the role of the Council in recognizing certificates of academic qualification in engineering according to the text?
A) The Council designs the curriculum for the academic institutions.
B) The Council directly awards certificates without consultation.
C) The Council provides government funding to institutions awarding certificates.
D) The Council recognizes certificates and publishes recognized qualifications in the Nepal Gazette.
D) The Council recognizes certificates and publishes recognized qualifications in the Nepal Gazette.
17. Under what condition can the Council demand details from academic institutions?
A) Whenever the Council decides on new regulations.
B) While recognizing a certificate in accordance with Section 21.
C) Only after a dispute about graduation requirements surfaces.
D) During annual reviews of all academic institutions.
B) While recognizing a certificate in accordance with Section 21.
18. What is the main function of the inspector appointed by the Council?
A) To supervise grading by academic institution staff.
B) To inspect the examination system without interfering.
C) To administer exams directly at the institution.
D) To directly alter examination questions if needed.
B) To inspect the examination system without interfering.
19. What action can His Majesty’s Government take upon receiving an unsatisfactory report on an academic institution?
A) Immediately close the institution in question.
B) Organize a public hearing for affected students.
C) Seek clarification and potentially withdraw certificate recognition.
D) Replace the institution’s examination board members.
C) Seek clarification and potentially withdraw certificate recognition.
20. How are decisions regarding the withdrawal of recognition communicated to the public?
A) By announcements on national radio broadcasts.
B) Via emergency meetings with the affected institutions.
C) Through direct letters to all students involved.
D) By publishing the notification in the Nepal Gazette.
D) By publishing the notification in the Nepal Gazette.
21. What is one of the specific duties of the Chairman according to the text?
A) To supervise the internal audit of the Council.
B) To arrange the annual income statement of the Council.
C) To appoint the Registrar of the Council.
D) To determine the priority order of matters in the Council’s meeting.
D) To determine the priority order of matters in the Council’s meeting.
22. In the absence of the Chairman, what is the primary role of the Vice-Chairman?
A) To appoint new Council members.
B) To perform the functions and powers of the Chairman as per the Act.
C) To oversee the budget implementation.
D) To formulate new annual plans.
B) To perform the functions and powers of the Chairman as per the Act.
23. What is one of the Registrar’s responsibilities according to the text?
A) To make arrangements for supervising the Council’s fund.
B) To appoint the Vice-Chairman of the Council.
C) To implement unapproved budgets.
D) To provide directions in Council meetings.
A) To make arrangements for supervising the Council’s fund.
24. How does the Chairman ensure the effectiveness of Council operations?
A) By submitting plans directly to the engineers.
B) By carrying out audits for the Council.
C) By monitoring plans and programs and giving necessary directions.
D) By managing the annual income statement.
C) By monitoring plans and programs and giving necessary directions.
25. Who can appoint the Registrar of the Council as per the text?
A) The Council members appoint the Registrar.
B) The Vice-Chairman appoints the Registrar.
C) The engineers elect the Registrar.
D) His Majesty’s Government may appoint the Registrar.
D) His Majesty’s Government may appoint the Registrar.
26. Which of the following requires prior approval from His Majesty’s Government according to the Council’s guidelines?
A) Receiving a loan or donation from a foreign entity
B) Maintaining the accounts of income and expenditure
C) Depositing funds in a commercial bank
D) Auditing the council’s accounts annually
A) Receiving a loan or donation from a foreign entity
27. What is NOT included as a source of income for the Council’s fund?
A) Income generated from external investments
B) Income from services rendered by the Council
C) Amounts from foreign institutions or organizations
D) Amounts received from any government source
A) Income generated from external investments
28. How should the fund received by the Council be managed according to the guidelines?
A) By distributing among council members as needed
B) By investing in government bonds
C) By transferring to a state treasury account
D) By opening an account in a commercial bank
D) By opening an account in a commercial bank
29. Who has the authority to examine or cause the examination of the Council’s accounts?
A) The council’s chairman
B) The council’s internal audit team
C) An independent financial auditor
D) His Majesty’s Government
D) His Majesty’s Government
30. According to the provision, what is required for the auditing of the Council’s books and accounts?
A) The council must conduct the audit internally
B) An external auditor must be hired every year
C) The audit must be carried out as prescribed in the provision
D) The audit must follow international accounting standards strictly
C) The audit must be carried out as prescribed in the provision
31. What is the consequence for practicing engineering without registration according to the Act?
A) Up to a 3000 rupees fine or up to three months of imprisonment or both.
B) A warning and up to 1000 rupees fine or community service.
C) Imprisonment for up to six months with no fines
D) Up to a 2000 rupees fine or up to one month of imprisonment.
A) Up to a 3000 rupees fine or up to three months of imprisonment or both.
32. Under what condition can His Majesty’s Government dissolve the Council?
A) If it fails to exercise or abuses the powers granted by the Act.
B) If it successfully fulfills its duties under extraordinary circumstances.
C) If all members unanimously resign from their positions.
D) If it proposes an amendment to any section of the Act.
A) If it fails to exercise or abuses the powers granted by the Act.
33. How soon must a new Council be constituted following its dissolution?
A) Within three months from the date of dissolution.
B) A minimum of six months from its last meeting.
C) Within one month from the dissolution date.
D) No specific timeframe is mandated by the Act.
A) Within three months from the date of dissolution.
34. What role does the Subject Committee have within the Council’s structure?
A) The formation of the Subject Committee is optional.
B) Its duties and powers are determined by the Council.
C) Its primary function is to enforce engineering standards.
D) It directly reports to His Majesty’s Government.
B) Its duties and powers are determined by the Council.
35. Who is responsible for prescribing the procedure for inquiries related to offences under the Act?
A) The local engineering bodies by majority consensus.
B) The Ministry of Work and Transport via internal communications.
C) The Chief Justice through formal decrees.
D) His Majesty’s Government through notifications in the Nepal Gazette.
D) His Majesty’s Government through notifications in the Nepal Gazette.