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    The document contains 3 sections of quiz questions about Nepal and the Gurkhas: 1. Section A contains 5 general knowledge questions about Nepal, including its continent, capital, a famous figure born there, its highest mountain, and the colors of its flag. 2. Section B has 5 questions about Nepali food and drink, including the Nepali word for chickpea, a major Hindu festival, a famous beverage from Darjeeling, dumplings called momos, and a honey variety. 3. Section C provides 10 questions about the Gurkhas, their famous weapon, a royal family member who served with them, their country of origin, their battle cry, motto, a

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    Quiz Questions

    Starter for ten? Test your knowledge of Nepal


    and the Gurkhas with our quiz questions.

    Section A: General knowledge


    1. Which continent is Nepal in? (Asia)
    2. What is the capital city of Nepal? (Kathmandu)
    3. Which famous religious figure was born in Nepal? (Buddha)
    4. What is the highest mountain in Nepal called? (Mt Everest)
    5. What three colours make up the Nepali Flag? (Blue, Red and White)

    Section B: Nepali Food and Drink


    1. The term ‘chana’ is Nepali for which ingredient? (Chickpea)
    2. Dashain is the most auspicious Hindu festive celebrated in Nepal. It celebrates which
    Goddess’ victory of evil? (Goddess Durga)
    3. The Trust has an office in the Indian region of Darjeeling which is famous for the
    production which beverage? (Tea)
    4. Steamed dumplings are more commonly known as what in Nepali? (Momos)
    5. A variety of which preserve that can be found in Nepal is said give those who consume it
    hallucinations? (Honey – honey produced from bees who collect pollen from a specific type
    of rhododendron)

    Section C: The Gurkhas


    1. What is the name of the famous Gurkha weapon? (Kukri)
    2. Which member of the Royal family famously served alongside the Gurkhas in
    Afghanistan? (Prince Harry)
    3. Which country do Gurkhas originate from? (Nepal)
    4. What does the battle-cry ‘Ayo Gorkhali’ mean? (Gurkhas are coming)
    5. Which is the correct motto of the Royal Gurkha Rifles? (Better to die than be a coward)
    6. Part of the selection process to become a Gurkha, is an event which sees recruits
    carrying a traditional weighted doko, a traditional Nepali basket, on their backs, up a steep
    hill. How heavy is the basket? (25kg)
    7. For how long have the Gurkhas served alongside British soldiers? (206 years as at 2021)
    8. How many Nepali Gurkha soldiers have won the Victoria Cross, the highest award of the
    British honours system? (13)
    9. True or false- there is a Gurkha regiment in the Singapore Police Force? (True)
    10. How many Gurkhas fought for Britain in the World Wars? (around 230,000)

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