1. What are cannabinoids?

A. Minerals found only in soil
B. Chemical compounds associated with cannabis and the human body
C. Fertilizers used during flowering
D. Types of cannabis seeds

2. Which part of the cannabis plant produces many of the resin glands known as trichomes?

A. Mature female flowers
B. Roots
C. Seeds
D. Main stem only

3. Cannabis has historically been used in Nepal and the Himalayan region for:

A. Religious and cultural practices only
B. Fiber and food only
C. Medicine only
D. A variety of cultural, practical, medicinal and traditional purposes

4. Why is protecting local cannabis genetics important?

A. Local varieties may contain valuable characteristics adapted to their environment
B. Imported varieties are always illegal
C. Local plants never develop disease
D. Local genetics guarantee higher THC

5. What is the difference between prohibition and regulation?

A. There is no difference
B. Prohibition bans an activity, while regulation establishes rules for how an activity may occur
C. Regulation means cannabis can be sold without rules
D. Prohibition applies only to farmers

6. Why are cannabis laws changing in different parts of the world?

A. Every country has adopted the same policy
B. Cannabis is no longer covered by any international agreements
C. Governments are reconsidering cannabis for medical, scientific, public-health and economic reasons
D. Cannabis has become an ordinary food crop everywhere

7. Why is the Gandaki cannabis framework important to study?

A. It illustrates how cannabis policy may be developed at the provincial level in Nepal
B. It means cannabis is already completely legal throughout Nepal
C. It replaces all federal law automatically
D. It allows anyone to sell cannabis anywhere

8. A responsible cannabis regulatory system should try to balance:

A. Production and advertising only
B. Public health, patient access, livelihoods, research and responsible economic development
C. Tourism only
D. Maximum production at the lowest possible price

9. During which stage does a cannabis plant primarily develop leaves, stems and overall plant structure?

A. Germination
B. Vegetative growth
C. Harvest
D. Drying

10. Why is healthy soil important in cannabis cultivation?

A. Soil only holds the plant upright
B. Healthy soil can support roots, microorganisms, nutrient cycling and plant development
C. Healthy soil eliminates the need for water
D. Cannabis cannot grow in any other medium

11. What is the endocannabinoid system?

A. A cannabis cultivation method
B. A regulatory system within the human body involved in several physiological processes
C. A laboratory test for THC
D. A method for processing hemp fiber

12. Why can cannabis affect different people differently?

A. Everyone responds exactly the same way
B. Effects can vary with the person, product, cannabinoids, dose and method of use
C. Only age determines the effects
D. Cannabis produces only one effect

13. Which approach best reflects responsible cannabis use?

A. More is always better
B. Ignore potency if the product is natural
C. Understand the product, dose, possible risks and individual circumstances
D. Use cannabis before driving to determine its effects

14. Why is public-health education important alongside cannabis regulation?

A. Regulation alone does not eliminate potential risks or harmful patterns of use
B. Education makes product testing unnecessary
C. Education guarantees cannabis is harmless
D. Public health has no role once cannabis is regulated

15. Why are cannabis products tested?

A. Only to make packaging more attractive
B. To assess characteristics such as cannabinoid content and possible contaminants
C. To determine the color of the plant
D. Only to determine where the plant was grown

16. Why are processing and product standards important?

A. They help improve consistency, quality and consumer safety
B. They allow every product to be made differently
C. They eliminate the need for labeling
D. They matter only for exports

17. A regulated cannabis economy can create opportunities in:

A. Cultivation only
B. Retail only
C. Cultivation, processing, testing, research, health, distribution, services and other fields
D. Government employment only

18. Why is traceability useful in a regulated cannabis supply chain?

A. It helps follow products through stages of production and distribution
B. It makes testing unnecessary
C. It guarantees every business will make a profit
D. It allows products to be sold anonymously

19. Which statement best describes opportunities in an emerging cannabis economy?

A. Everyone needs to become a cannabis farmer
B. Opportunities can exist across many different professions, skills and parts of the value chain
C. Only scientists can participate
D. Only large companies can participate

20. What is a useful first step for someone interested in working in the emerging cannabis sector?

A. Invest immediately without learning about the field
B. Identify their existing skills and interests, continue learning, and find where those skills may be useful
C. Start selling cannabis before regulations exist
D. Assume cultivation is the only available career