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What is the capital city of Nepal?
What is the capital city of Nepal?
- Bhaktapur
- Lalitpur
- Kathmandu (correct)
- Pokhara
Which famous religious figure was born in Nepal?
Which famous religious figure was born in Nepal?
- Jesus Christ
- Confucius
- Guru Nanak
- Buddha (correct)
What does the battle-cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali’ mean?
What does the battle-cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali’ mean?
- Prepare for battle
- Gurkhas are retreating
- Gurkhas are coming (correct)
- Victory is ours
What is the highest mountain in Nepal called?
What is the highest mountain in Nepal called?
Which part of Nepal do Gurkhas originate from?
Which part of Nepal do Gurkhas originate from?
How many Nepali Gurkha soldiers have won the Victoria Cross?
How many Nepali Gurkha soldiers have won the Victoria Cross?
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?
Which is the correct motto of the Royal Gurkha Rifles?
Which is the correct motto of the Royal Gurkha Rifles?
Flashcards
Nepal's capital
Nepal's capital
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.
Nepali Kukri
Nepali Kukri
The Kukri is a distinctive Gurkha weapon.
Mt. Everest location
Mt. Everest location
Nepal is home to the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
Gurkhas' origin
Gurkhas' origin
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Gurkha basket weight
Gurkha basket weight
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Dashain Celebration
Dashain Celebration
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Nepali 'chana'
Nepali 'chana'
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Nepali Momos
Nepali Momos
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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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