Practice Set NO : 8

General Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge on core topics in General Knowledge, including history, geography, current affairs, science, and culture. Perfect for students, competitive exam aspirants, or anyone looking to sharpen their awareness of the world. This quiz covers key areas such as world events, important personalities, national and international facts, scientific discoveries, and political systems—an excellent tool for review and self-assessment.

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1. Which ancient civilization is believed to have been the first to use a form of democracy, based on citizen participation in government?

a. Rome
b. Greece
c. Persia
d. Egypt

2. Which lake in Nepal has a unique crescent shape and is located near the base of Mount Kanchenjunga?

a. Pathibhara Lake
b. Phewa Lake
c. Rupa Lake
d. Rara Lake

3. Which mountain range is considered the "spine" of Italy?

a. Apennine Mountains
b. Alps
c. Dolomites
d. Carpathians

4. Who was the last king of Nepal?

a. King Gyanendra
b. King Tribhuvan
c. King Birendra
d. King Mahendra

5. The Limpopo River flows through which continent?

a. South America
b. North America
c. Europe
d. Africa

6. Which highway is the main route connecting Kathmandu to the industrial town of Hetauda and further south towards Birgunj?

a. Mahendra Highway
b. Tribhuvan Highway
c. Mid-Hill Highway
d. Siddhartha Highway

7. Which international body did Nepal join to protect the rights of workers globally?

a. UNDP
b. WHO
c. ILO
d. UNESCO

8. Which of the following famous temples is located in the Kathmandu Valley?

a. Muktinath Temple
b. Pashupatinath Temple
c. Lumbini Temple
d. Swargadevi Temple

9. Which mountain peak is considered the second highest in the world?

a. K2
b. Mount Everest
c. Lhotse
d. Annapurna

10. Which peak is located at the intersection of the borders of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia?

a. Aconcagua
b. Mount Fitz Roy
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Mount Rainier

11. Which lake is located in the far western region and is famous for its rare flora and fauna?

a. Rara Lake
b. Phoksundo Lake
c. Begnas Lake
d. Rupa Lake

12. Which was the first African nation to gain independence from colonial rule after World War II?

a. Ghana
b. Kenya
c. Egypt
d. Algeria

13. Which was the first country to explore the South Pole?

a. United Kingdom
b. United States
c. New Zealand
d. Norway

14. Which global financial institution does Nepal engage with to manage its economic reforms?

a. IMF
b. ADB
c. World Bank
d. All of the above

15. Which highway is known for its picturesque drive, crossing the Trishuli River, and offering panoramic views of the Ganesh Himal range?

a. Mahendra Highway
b. Siddhartha Highway
c. Prithvi Highway
d. Araniko Highway