GK Related to Nepal - Set 01

1.       What is the area of Nepal?

 - 147181 Sq. km

2.       If the average width of Nepal is 193 km, what is the average length?

 - 885 km

3.       If total land of Nepal covers 0.03% of the total land of world, what % of land does Nepal cover out of the total area of Asia?

 - 0.3%

4.       When was Chitwan National Park established?

 - 2030 B.S.

5.       How many municipalities (including Metropolitan and Sub-Metropolitan Cities) are there in Nepal?

 - 191 (reference)

6.       Where is Indra Sarowar located?

 - Makawanpur

Indra Sarobar, Makwanpur

7.       When was the first Census taken in Nepal?

 - 1968 B.S.

8.       Where is the origin of Kali Gandaki River?

 - Mustang

9.       Which are the two districts linking both India and China?

 - Taplejung and Darchula

10.   Which are the two zones that have equal area?

 - Koshi and Janakpur (9669 sq km)

11.   What is the time difference between 'GMT and Nepali Local Time?

 - 5 hours 45 minutes

12.   Which is the biggest tributary of Sapta Koshi River?

 - Arun

13.   Name two National Parks that are enlisted in World Heritage Sites of UNESCO.

 - Sagarmatha & Chitwan N.P.

14.   Which is the only Hunting Reserve in Nepal?

 - Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

15.   What is the total area covered by Rara National Park?

 - 106 sq km

16.   How many zones are linked both India and China?

 - Six Zones (Mechi, Koshi, Sagarmatha. Janakpur, Seti and Mahakali)

17.   Height of Mt. Everest is 8,848 m., what is the height in feet?

 - 29028 feet

18.   Which place is known as the gateway to Mt. Everest?

 - Namche Bazzar

19.   Which district links to the most number of other districts?

 - Sindhuli (10 districts)

20.   In which district is Mt. Everest located?

 - Solukhumbu

21.   How many sub metropolitan cities are there in Nepal?

 - Four (Lalitpur, Pokhara, Birganj, Biratnagar)

22.   What is the height of Mt. Kanchanjungha?

 - 8586 m.

23.   Which mountain range is the nearest to Kathmandu?

 - Jugal

24.   When was Nepal divided into 14 zones and 75 districts?

 - Baishakh 1, 2018

25.   Name a bird which is found only in Nepal?

 - Kande Bhayakur

26.   What was the population density of Nepal in 1968?

 - 38.31 per sq km

27.   Which districts are known as Upper Sagarmatha?

 - Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga and Khotang

28.   Which district is known as the district of 'Baunna Pokhari Tripanna Tal (District of 52 ponds and 53 lakes)?

 - Rukum

29.   What is the total area of Kathmandu valley?

 - 642 sq km

30.   Which district is Tiptala Bhanjyang (mountain pass) located in?

 - Taplejung

31.   Where is Jagadishpur Lake located in Nepal?

 - Kapilvastu District

32.   What is also known as the ‘Third Pole’?

 - Mt. Everest

33.   When was Nepal divided into 4 development regions?

 - 2029 B.S.

34.   Which river in Nepal contains more water than any other rivers?

 - Koshi

35.   Which district of Terai region does not touch Mahendra Highway?

 - Parsa

36.   Which only two districts of Hilly region touch Mahendra Highway?

 - Arghakhanchi & Makawanpur

37.   What is the old name of Kalikot?

 - Tibrikot

38.   How many times is bigger China than Nepal?

 - 65 times

39.   In which district is ‘Shree Antu’ hill located?

 - Ilam

40.   In which district is Nanda Bhauju Tal (lake) located?

 - Chitwan

41.   Which mountain is known as ‘Killer Mountain’ in Nepal?

 - Manaslu

42.   By which is Mahakali River known in India?

 - Sharada

43.   Which district is known as the ‘District of Suspension Bridges’?

 - Baglung

44.   How many municipalities does Karnali zone have?

 - No Municipality at all

45.   What is the distance of the nearest sea from Nepal?

 - 1127 km

46.   Which mountain is forbidden for foreigners to climb?

 - Mt. Machhapuchchhre

47.   Which place is known as Kashmir of Nepal?

 - Jumla

48.   Which river is famous for shaligrams?

 - Kaligandaki

49.   Which district is known as the desert of Nepal?

 - Mustang

50.   Which river of Nepal flows from South to North?

 - Karmanasa

51.   In which district is Kagbeni located?

 - Mustang

52.   How many mountains above 8000 m. are there in Nepal?

 - Eight (8)

53.   When was Mt. Everest explored?

 - 1953 A.D.

54.   Changla Pass is located in Jumla district. In which district is Kodari Pass located?

 - Sindhupalchowk

55.   What is the name of the butterfly that is found only in Nepal?

 - Pontia Sherpa

56.   Terai Region has covered 17% of the total area of Nepal and then what percent of total land has Hilly Region occupied?

- 68%