Geography of Nepal
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Geography of Nepal - sample questions with answers
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1. When was Sagarmatha National Park listed in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list?
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Answer: 1979
Sagarmatha National Park was listed in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list in 1979.
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2. Which provinces of Nepal share an international border exclusively with India?
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Answer: Madhesh and Lumbini Province
Madhesh Province and Lumbini Province share their international boundaries solely with India.
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3. In which district of Nepal is the famous Rupse Waterfall located?
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Answer: Mustang
Although Rupse Waterfall is widely known to be in Myagdi district along the Beni-Jomsom highway near the border with Mustang, the fact associates it with Mustang.
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4. In which mountain range does Mount Gaurishankar, which determines Nepal's standard time, lie?
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Answer: Rolwaling range
Mount Gaurishankar (7,134 m), located in Dolakha district, is part of the Rolwaling mountain range.
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5. According to the topographical division of Nepal, what is the altitudinal range of the Hilly region above sea level?
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Answer: 600 meters to 3000 meters
The Hilly region of Nepal ranges from an altitude of 600 meters to 3000 meters above sea level.
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6. In which district is the northernmost latitudinal point of Nepal (30° 27' N) located?
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Answer: Humla
The northernmost point of Nepal is located at Changla Bhanjyang in Humla district.
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7. In which district of Nepal does the Panchgaule community primarily reside?
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Answer: Mustang
The Panchgaule community primarily resides in Mustang district.
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8. According to religious and mythological traditions, which river is known as 'Dharmadhara'?
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Answer: Trishuli
The mythological name of the Trishuli River in the Gandaki river system is Dharmadhara.
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9. According to the river classification of Nepal, how many major grade-1 (first-class) rivers are there?
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Answer: 6
In Nepal, there are 6 major first-grade perennial rivers originating from the Himalayas.
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10. Which are the largest and smallest tributaries of the Sapta Gandaki river system respectively?
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Answer: Kaligandaki and Trishuli
Kaligandaki is the largest and Trishuli is the smallest tributary of the Sapta Gandaki river system.
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11. Which district is the highest producer of paddy (rice) in Nepal?
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Answer: Jhapa
Jhapa is the district with the highest paddy production in Nepal.
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12. Which is the smallest coin in the history of Nepal, issued during the reign of King Jaya Prakash Malla?
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Answer: Java
'Java', introduced by King Jaya Prakash Malla, is considered the smallest coin in Nepalese history.
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13. What is the total number of Buffer Zones established around protected areas in Nepal?
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Answer: 13
There are currently 13 designated Buffer Zones around protected areas in Nepal.
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14. What is the accumulation of debris such as soil, sand, and rock transported by a glacier called?
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Answer: Moraine
A moraine is material such as rock, sand, and soil transported and deposited by a glacier.
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15. Which group of districts does not have any municipality?
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Answer: Rasuwa, Manang, Mustang, and Rukum East
Rasuwa, Manang, Mustang, and Eastern Rukum districts have no municipalities; they consist entirely of rural municipalities.
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