General Knowledge- Episode 1

Nepal’s geography

• How far is the nearest sea from Nepal’s border? -1126km
• What is the minimum width (north-south) of Nepal if the maximum width is 241 km? -145km
• Which place in Nepal is situated at the lowest altitude from the sea level? -Musaharmiya, Dhanusha
• Which is the biggest lake in Nepal? –  Rara  Lake
• Where is Phoksundo Lake situated?                                                             –  Dolpa district
• Which waterfall is situated at the highest elevation in the world?              -Suligadh, Dolpa, Nepal
• Which valley is located at the lowest altitude in the world?               –  Arun valley
• Which river flows from the highest elevation in the world?           – Arun river
• Which is the largest river in Nepal? -Saptakoshi river (720 km long)
• Which bird is found only in Nepal? -Kande Bhyakur (Spiny Babbler)
• What is the average east-west length of Nepal? -885 km
• What percentage of the world’s area is occupied by Nepal? -0.03%
• Which districts belong to the inner Tarai of Nepal? -Udayapur, Sindhuli, Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Makawanpur, Dang and Surkhet
• How many mountain peaks in Nepal are above 8,000 meters high? – 8
• Where is Rara Lake situated? -Mugu district
• Which peak in Nepal is known as ‘killer mountain’? -Manaslu
• What is the name of the temple that lies in the middle of Phewa lake? -Barahi temple
• Which place in Nepal receives the highest rainfall? -Lumle, Kaski
• Which waterfall in Nepal is situated at the highest elevation? -Hyathrung Jharna, Terhathum
• What is the average north-south width of Nepal? -193 km
  (Presented by Ishwora Adhikari)