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What is the capital city of Nepal?
What is the capital city of Nepal?
Which famous religious figure was born in Nepal?
Which famous religious figure was born in Nepal?
What does the battle-cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali’ mean?
What does the battle-cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali’ mean?
What is the highest mountain in Nepal called?
What is the highest mountain in Nepal called?
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Which part of Nepal do Gurkhas originate from?
Which part of Nepal do Gurkhas originate from?
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How many Nepali Gurkha soldiers have won the Victoria Cross?
How many Nepali Gurkha soldiers have won the Victoria Cross?
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What is the weight of the traditional doko carried by Gurkha recruits during selection?
What is the weight of the traditional doko carried by Gurkha recruits during selection?
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Which is the correct motto of the Royal Gurkha Rifles?
Which is the correct motto of the Royal Gurkha Rifles?
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Study Notes
General Knowledge
- Nepal is located in Asia.
- The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
- Buddha was born in Nepal.
- Mount Everest is the highest mountain in Nepal.
- The Nepali flag has blue, red, and white colors.
Nepali Food and Drink
- Chana in Nepali refers to chickpeas.
- Dashain is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil (Goddess Durga).
- Darjeeling is famous for tea.
- Momos are steamed dumplings.
- A type of honey from rhododendron flowers is known for its hallucinogenic properties.
The Gurkhas
- The Gurkha weapon is a Kukri.
- Gurkhas originate from Gorkha.
- "Ayo Gorkhali" means "Gurkhas are coming."
- Gurkhas' motto is: "better to die than be a coward."
- Gurkha recruits carry a weighted basket (25kg) during selection.
- Gurkhas served with British soldiers for 208 years.
- 13 Nepali Gurkhas won the Victoria Cross.
- There is a Gurkha regiment in the Singapore Police Force.
- Around 230,000 Gurkhas fought for Britain in World Wars.
- QOGLR stands for Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment.
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Test your knowledge about Nepal, including its geography, culture, and historical significance. Explore facts about the capital city, famous mountains, traditional foods, and the renowned Gurkha soldiers. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this amazing country!