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🧠 Important Revision Questions – Culture and Article 4

🌍 1. Understanding Culture

1. What is culture?

2. List three components of culture.

3. Why is culture important for Bhutan’s sovereignty and identity?

4. How does culture contribute to unity and harmony in Bhutanese society?
   
   

🌸 2. Culture and Gross National Happiness (GNH)

5. Why is cultural preservation considered a pillar of Gross National Happiness (GNH)?
   
   

💬 3. Views of Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye

6. What did Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye say about the role of culture in society and the future of Bhutan?
   
   

📜 4. Article 4 of the Constitution – Salient Features

🔒 A. Preservation as a State Responsibility

7. What are the three duties of the State in preserving culture under Article 4?

8. What is the difference between tangible and intangible culture? Give one example of each.

9. What is the purpose of preserving culture according to the Constitution?
   
   

🔄 B. Culture is Evolving

10. How does the Constitution describe culture—as fixed or changing?

11. What is the role of the State in guiding cultural change?

12. What are two major challenges to preserving Bhutanese culture today?
    
    

📝 C. Culture Must Be Recorded

13. Why is it important to record both tangible and intangible culture?

14. How can research and writing help preserve Bhutanese culture?

15. What risk does Bhutan face if it fails to protect its cultural identity?
    
    

👑 Words of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck (1986)

16. According to His Majesty, what are the consequences of losing Bhutanese culture?

17. Why is cultural preservation more important than just economic prosperity?
    
    

🏛️ D. Role of Parliament

18. What powers does Parliament have under Article 4 regarding culture?

19. What limitations are placed on Parliament when creating cultural laws?