Multiple choice

Which nation imposed a nationwide ban on smoking on Dec.17, 2004, being the first in the world to outlaw the use of tobacco?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Mayanmar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhutan became the first country in the world to implement a nationwide ban on tobacco sales and public smoking on December 17, 2004. This pioneering public health measure made Bhutan a global leader in tobacco control policy. Note: Option D spells Myanmar incorrectly.

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