Chapter 5
General Knowledge
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53 questions set from this chapter, 1 of them more than once. Most repeated first.
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- 2078 · 1 mark
The longest river in the world is,
(a) Nile
(b) Ganga
(c) Amazon
(d) Indus
Answer
(a) Nile
The Nile (about 6,650 km) is traditionally regarded as the longest river in the world.
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Which of the following field is not awarded by Noble Prize?
(a) Computer Science
(b) Physics
(c) Economics
(d) Literature
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(a) Computer Science
The Nobel Prize is awarded in six fields — Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics (added in 1968). Computer Science is not one of them; its highest honour is the Turing Award.
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Which one of the following discipline is not awarded by noble prize?
(a) Literature
(b) Economics
(c) Physics
(d) Computer Science
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(d) Computer Science
Nobel Prizes are given in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economics (Economic Sciences), but not in Computer Science.
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The famous Muktinath Temple is situated in,
(a) Tanahun
(b) Makwanpur
(c) Mustang
(d) Gorkha
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(c) Mustang
Muktinath Temple is in Mustang district, Gandaki Province.
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The famous Mukthinath Temple is situated in
(a) Tanahun
(b) Makwanpur
(c) Mustang
(d) Gorkha
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(c) Mustang
Muktinath Temple, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, lies in Mustang district at about 3,710 m.
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Nepal was hit by the 7.8 magnitude Earthquake on:
(a) 2072 Baisakh 10
(b) 2072 Baisakh 11
(c) 2072 Baisakh 12
(d) 2072 Baisakh 13
Answer
(c) 2072 Baisakh 12
The Gorkha earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck on 25 April 2015, which corresponds to 12 Baisakh 2072 BS in the Nepali calendar.
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The new constitution of Nepal, "Nepal Ko Sambidhan" was released on:
(a) 2072 Asoj 4
(b) 2072 Asoj 3
(c) 2072 Asoj 2
(d) 2072 Asoj 1
Answer
(b) 2072 Asoj 3
The Constitution of Nepal (Nepal Ko Sambidhan) was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly on 20 September 2015, which corresponds to 3 Asoj 2072 BS.
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Who is the writer of Novel Ek Chihan?
(a) Hridaychandra Singh Pradhan
(b) Krishnachandra Singh Pradhan
(c) Bijay Bahadur Malla
(d) Parijat
Answer
(a) Hridaychandra Singh Pradhan
Ek Chihan (एक चिहान) is the well-known Nepali novel by Hridaychandra Singh Pradhan. It was published in 1936 (1993 BS), after the author's death, and is regarded as the first modern psychological/social novel in Nepali literature.
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Kusti is played on:
(a) Ground
(b) Court
(c) Ring
(d) Akhada
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(d) Akhada
Kusti (traditional Nepali wrestling) is played in an akhada — a clay pit or wrestling arena — whereas ground, court and ring are used for other sports.
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Which is the first bank in Nepal?
(a) Nepal Bank Limited
(b) Rastriya Banijya Bank
(c) Nepal Investment Bank
(d) Nepal Rastra Bank
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(a) Nepal Bank Limited
Nepal Bank Limited, established in 1937 AD (1994 BS), is the first bank of Nepal. Rastriya Banijya Bank (1966) came later, and Nepal Rastra Bank (1956) is the central bank, not the first commercial bank.
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Who is the author of the novel 'Ghanchakkar'?
(a) Sanjeev Uprety
(b) Laxmi Prasad Devkota
(c) Madhav Prasad Ghimire
(d) Manjushree Thapa
Answer
(a) Sanjeev Uprety
'Ghanchakkar' (घनचक्कर) is a satirical Nepali novel by Sanjeev Uprety, a professor of English at Tribhuvan University. It was published in 2067 BS (2010) and is known for its satirical treatment of contemporary Nepali society and politics.
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- 2019
When was Tribhuvan University established?
(a) 2016 BS
(b) 2015 BS
(c) 2022 BS
(d) 2013 BS
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(a) 2016 BS
Tribhuvan University was established in 2016 BS (1959 AD), making it the oldest university in Nepal.
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- 2019
Boxing matches are held in a
(a) Square
(b) Ring
(c) Court
(d) Ground
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(b) Ring
Boxing matches are held in a boxing ring — a square raised platform with ropes around it. Though the platform is square, it is traditionally called a "ring". A court is used for games like tennis, basketball and badminton, and a ground is a general open field.
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Who is the Prime Minister of Nepal?
(a) Khadka Prasad Oli
(b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
(c) Shushil Koirala
(d) Jhala Nath Khanal
Answer
(a) Khadka Prasad Oli
K.P. Sharma Oli (Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli) was the Prime Minister of Nepal at the time of this paper (2077 BS). The other options held the office at different times: Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda), Sushil Koirala (2014 to 2015) and Jhala Nath Khanal (2011).
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Who is the Education Minister of Nepal?
(a) Giriraj Mani Pokhrel
(b) Yogesh Bhattarai
(c) Lal Babu Pandit
(d) Barsaman Pun
Answer
(a) Giriraj Mani Pokhrel
Giriraj Mani Pokhrel served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the KP Sharma Oli-led government formed in 2018. The other options held different portfolios — Yogesh Bhattarai was Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Lal Babu Pandit was Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Barsaman Pun was Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. The Finance Minister at that time was Yuba Raj Khatiwada.
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Where is the tallest bridge of Nepal?
(a) Baglung
(b) Dang
(c) Parbat
(d) Bajang
Answer
(c) Parbat
The tallest bridge in Nepal is the Bungchung suspension bridge in Parbat district, which stands about 220 m above the river below. It crosses the Modi Khola (near Kushma) and is a popular bungee-jumping site.
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- 2019
Cricket world cup started in ................
(a) 1974
(b) 1975
(c) 1976
(d) 1977
Answer
(b) 1975
The first Cricket World Cup (Prudential Cup) was held in England in June 1975, with the West Indies beating Australia in the final at Lord's.
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How many provinces are there in Nepal?
(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 7
(d) 8
Answer
(c) 7
Nepal is divided into 7 provinces (प्रदेश) under the federal structure introduced by the Constitution of Nepal 2072 (2015): Province 1 (Koshi), Province 2 (Madhesh), Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim.
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Who won the FIFA World Cup 2018 held in Russia?
(a) England
(b) Croatia
(c) France
(d) Germany
Answer
(c) France
France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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What is the scientific name of human?
(a) Rana Tigrina
(b) Homosepian
(c) Felis Catus
(d) Rattus
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(b) Homosepian
The scientific name of humans is Homo sapiens (written here as "Homosepian").
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Which one of the following is the deepest river of the Nepal?
(a) Karnali
(b) Koshi
(c) Mahakali
(d) Gandaki
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(a) Karnali
The Karnali is regarded as the deepest river of Nepal, flowing through deep gorges.
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Who was the first prime minister of Nepal?
(a) Janga Bahadur Rana
(b) Matrika Prasad Koirala
(c) Bhimsen Thapa
(d) Mathabar Sing Thapa
Answer
(c) Bhimsen Thapa
Bhimsen Thapa (1806-1837 AD) is regarded as the first Prime Minister (Mukhtiyar) of Nepal.
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Who is the writer of the Nepal novel "Basain"?
(a) Lil Bahadur Kshetri
(b) Ramlal Joshi
(c) Gopal Prasad Rimal
(d) Lokendra Bahadur Chand
Answer
(a) Lil Bahadur Kshetri
Basain (1957) is a Nepali novel by Lil Bahadur Chhetri.
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- 2076 · 1 mark
Which district lie in state number 3?
(a) Helambu
(b) Birgunj
(c) Tanahun
(d) Lumbini
Answer
(a) Helambu
Helambu lies in Sindhupalchok district, which is in Bagmati Province (Province 3). Tanahun is in Gandaki, Lumbini is in Province 5, and Birgunj is in Province 2.
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Who won the FIFA World Cup 2018?
(a) Croatia
(b) Russia
(c) Argentina
(d) France
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(d) France
France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, beating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
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How many districts are there in Nepal?
(a) 75
(b) 73
(c) 77
(d) 76
Answer
(c) 77
Nepal has 77 districts under the federal structure.
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The famous Halesi mahadev temple is situated in :
(a) Taplejung
(b) Khotang
(c) Sarlahi
(d) Morang
Answer
(b) Khotang
Halesi Mahadev temple is a famous Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site in Halesi-Tuwachung, Khotang district.
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The oldest flag in the world is of :
(a) Italy
(b) Russia
(c) Denmark
(d) China
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(c) Denmark
The Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark, is regarded as the oldest continuously used national flag.
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The Guitar was firstly introduced from :
(a) Spain
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) America
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(a) Spain
The modern guitar developed in Spain from earlier instruments such as the vihuela.
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Who is the current vise chancellor of the Tribhuvan University?
(a) Dilli Pd. Sapkota
(b) Shivalai Bhusal
(c) Ram pd. Khatiwada
(d) Tirtha Khaniya
Answer
(d) Tirtha Khaniya
Prof. Dr. Tirtha Raj Khaniya was the Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University at the time of this paper.
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The national game of Bhutan is :
(a) Cricket
(b) Archery
(c) Bull fighting
(d) Football
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(b) Archery
Archery is the national sport of Bhutan.
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What is the capital of Brazil?
(a) Brasilia
(b) Rio the janeiro
(c) Sao paulo
(d) Salvador
Answer
(a) Brasilia
Brasilia has been the capital of Brazil since 1960.
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Who is the Captain of Nepal's National National Football team?
(a) Anil Gurung
(b) Bimal Gharti Magar
(c) Bharat Khawas
(d) Kiran Chemjong
Answer
(a) Anil Gurung
Anil Gurung was captain of the Nepal national football team at the time.
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Which country is known as the 'Gift of Nile'
(a) Iraq
(b) Iran
(c) Egypt
(d) Italy
Answer
(c) Egypt
Egypt is called the "Gift of the Nile" because its civilization depended on the river.
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When did Nepalese government published new map including Limiyadura, Kalapani and lipulekh?
(a) 2077 Jestha 5
(b) 2077 Jestha 01
(c) 2077 Ashad 7
(d) 2077 Jestha 9
Answer
(a) 2077 Jestha 5
The Nepal government decided on 2077 Jestha 5 to issue the new political map including Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh; it was then made public in the following days.
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What is the recent height of mt. Everest ?
(a) 8848.86m
(b) 8848.05m
(c) 8848m
(d) 8850m
Answer
(a) 8848.86m
Nepal and China jointly announced the new official height of Mt. Everest as 8848.86 m in December 2020.
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Who is the author of karnali Blues?
(a) Amar neupane
(b) Buddhi sagar
(c) parijat
(d) Laxmi Prasad devkota
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(b) Buddhi sagar
Karnali Blues is a Nepali novel by Buddhisagar (Buddhi Sagar Parajuli).
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Who is the present education minister of Nepal?
(a) Narayan khadka
(b) Prem Ale
(c) Devendra paudel
(d) Bal Krishna khadka
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(c) Devendra paudel
Devendra Paudel became Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government formed in 2078 BS.
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What is the scientific name of frog?
(a) Serpentes
(b) Cercopithecidae
(c) Anura
(d) Homo Sapiens
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(c) Anura
Frogs and toads belong to the order Anura, meaning "without tail".
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What is the area of Nepal?
(a) 147,516
(b) 147,316
(c) 147,416
(d) 147,616
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(a) 147,516
The total area of Nepal is 147,516 square kilometres.
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Who is the author of Palpasa Cafe?
(a) Amar Neupane
(b) Buddhi Sagar
(c) Narayan Wagle
(d) Laxmi Prasad Devkota
Answer
(c) Narayan Wagle
Palpasa Cafe (2005) is a novel by Narayan Wagle.
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How many total teams are going to participate in FIFA World Cup 2022?
(a) 34
(b) 31
(c) 35
(d) 32
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(d) 32
The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar had 32 participating teams.
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What temperature is water the dense?
(a) 3.98°
(b) 3.76°
(c) 3.70°
(d) 3.50°
Answer
(a) 3.98°
Water is densest at about 3.98 °C (roughly 4 °C).
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The famous Shashwat Dham Temple is situated in,
(a) Tanahun
(b) Makawanpur
(c) Nawalparasi
(d) Gorkha
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(c) Nawalparasi
Shashwat Dham, the Hindu pilgrimage complex, is in Nawalparasi (Nawalpur), Nepal.
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Which is the first WiFi-free district of Nepal?
(a) Parsa
(b) Darchula
(c) Kaski
(d) Myagdi
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(d) Myagdi
Myagdi was announced as the first district of Nepal with free WiFi coverage.
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- 2023 · 1 mark
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
(a) Respiration
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Digestion
(d) Fermentation
Answer
(b) Photosynthesis
Plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make glucose and release oxygen.
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- 2023 · 1 mark
What is the largest mammal in the world?
(a) Elephant
(b) Blue Whale
(c) Giraffe
(d) Rhinoceros
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(b) Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest mammal and the largest animal known to have lived.
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- 2023 · 1 mark
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations as of September 2023?
(a) Ban Ki-moon
(b) Antonio Guterres
(c) Kofi Annan
(d) Nikki Haley
Answer
(b) Antonio Guterres
He has been UN Secretary-General since January 2017.
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Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is part of which mountain range in Nepal?
(a) Annapurna Range
(b) Langtang Range
(c) Khumbu Himal
(d) Dhaulagiri Range
Answer
(c) Khumbu Himal
Mount Everest lies in the Khumbu region of the Mahalangur Himal, commonly called Khumbu Himal, in eastern Nepal.
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- 2023 · 1 mark
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global framework aimed at addressing various global challenges, including poverty, inequality, and climate change. How many SDGs are there in total?
(a) 12
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 20
Answer
(c) 17
The UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda.
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Which famous mountaineer from Nepal became the first person to climb Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1980?
(a) Tenzing Norgay
(b) Pasang LhamuSherpa
(c) Reinhold Messner
(d) Junko Tabei
Answer
(c) Reinhold Messner
Messner, an Italian mountaineer, made the first ascent of Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1978 with Peter Habeler and the first solo ascent without it in 1980. He is the only listed climber linked to this feat.
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Who is the captain of the Nepal national football team as of September 2023?
(a) Anil Gurung
(b) Kiran Chemjong
(c) Bharat Khawas
(d) Rohit Chand
Answer
(a) Anil Gurung
Anil Gurung was captain of the Nepal national football team in 2023.
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In recent years, Nepal has been facing challenges related to the conservation of which endangered species?
(a) Bengal Tigers
(b) Snow Leopards
(c) Red Pandas
(d) Asian Elephants
Answer
(b) Snow Leopards
The snow leopard is an endangered high-altitude species in Nepal, threatened by poaching, habitat loss and retaliatory killing.
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