General Knowledge (GK) is the cornerstone of every Lok Sewa Aayog examination. Whether you are preparing for Kharidar, Nayab Subba, Adhikrit, or Nepal Police, a strong command over GK can single-handedly push your score above the cutoff. In most preliminary exams, GK accounts for 25% to 35% of total marks — making it the highest-weighted individual section.
This article presents the top 100 most important GK questions that have appeared repeatedly in past Lok Sewa exams, organized by topic. We have also included preparation strategies, topic-wise weightage, and links to free online mock tests for practice.
Importance of GK in Lok Sewa Aayog Exams
Before diving into the questions, let us understand why GK deserves your maximum attention:
- Highest Weightage: GK typically carries 25-35 marks out of 100 in preliminary exams.
- Scoring Section: Unlike mathematics, GK questions are either known or unknown — there is no calculation time. If you have revised well, you can attempt GK questions in 10-12 minutes.
- Covers All Levels: From Kharidar to Section Officer, GK is a common and essential subject.
- Static + Dynamic: GK includes both static facts (history, geography) and dynamic content (current affairs), giving you multiple ways to score.
GK Syllabus Topics for Lok Sewa
The GK syllabus for Lok Sewa Aayog can be divided into the following major topics:
| Topic | Weightage | Key Sub-topics |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of Nepal 2072 | 8-10 marks | Articles, schedules, fundamental rights, constitutional bodies |
| Nepal History | 6-8 marks | Ancient, medieval, modern, political movements |
| Geography of Nepal | 5-7 marks | Physical features, provinces, rivers, mountains, climate |
| Current Affairs | 5-7 marks | National, international, government policies, appointments |
| Economy | 3-5 marks | GDP, budget, trade, remittance, agriculture |
| Science and Technology | 3-5 marks | Basic science, health, environment, ICT |
| International Relations | 2-4 marks | Nepal foreign policy, SAARC, UN, neighboring countries |
Top GK Questions on Constitution of Nepal 2072
The Constitution of Nepal is the most heavily tested topic in Lok Sewa GK. Here are the most important questions:
- When was the Constitution of Nepal 2072 promulgated? Ans: 2072/06/03 (September 20, 2015)
- How many articles are there in the Constitution of Nepal 2072? Ans: 308 Articles
- How many schedules does the Constitution of Nepal 2072 have? Ans: 9 Schedules
- How many provinces are established by the Constitution of Nepal? Ans: 7 Provinces
- How many local levels (local governments) are there in Nepal? Ans: 753 (6 Metropolitan, 11 Sub-Metropolitan, 276 Municipalities, 460 Rural Municipalities)
- How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution? Ans: 31 Fundamental Rights
- Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? Ans: Part 3
- Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles? Ans: Part 4
- How many constitutional bodies are mentioned in the Constitution? Ans: Multiple bodies including Election Commission, PSC, NHRC, CIAA, Auditor General, and others
- Name the major constitutional bodies of Nepal. Ans: Election Commission, Public Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, CIAA, Auditor General, National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission, National Women Commission, and various inclusion commissions
- What is the term of office for the President of Nepal? Ans: 5 years
- What is the term of office for the Vice-President of Nepal? Ans: 5 years
- How many members are in the National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha)? Ans: 59 members
- How many members are in the House of Representatives (Pratinidhi Sabha)? Ans: 275 members (165 FPTP + 110 PR)
- What is the minimum age to become President? Ans: 45 years
- What is the minimum age to become Prime Minister? Ans: 35 years
- Who is the head of state in Nepal? Ans: The President
- Who is the head of government in Nepal? Ans: The Prime Minister
- How many tiers of government does Nepal have? Ans: Three tiers — Federal, Provincial, and Local
- Which schedule of the Constitution lists the powers of local governments? Ans: Schedule 8 (List of powers of local level)
Top GK Questions on Nepal History
Historical facts about Nepal form a significant portion of the GK paper:
- Who is known as the unifier of modern Nepal? Ans: King Prithvi Narayan Shah
- When did Prithvi Narayan Shah start the unification campaign? Ans: 1743 AD
- When was the Kathmandu Valley conquered by Prithvi Narayan Shah? Ans: 1768-1769 AD
- Which treaty was signed between Nepal and British India after the Anglo-Nepal War? Ans: Treaty of Sugauli, 1816 AD
- What percentage of territory did Nepal lose after the Treaty of Sugauli? Ans: About one-third
- When was the Kot Massacre (Kot Parva) held? Ans: 1903 BS (1846 AD)
- Who became the first Rana Prime Minister after the Kot Massacre? Ans: Jung Bahadur Rana
- When was the end of the Rana regime? Ans: 2007 BS (1951 AD)
- When was democracy first established in Nepal? Ans: 2007 BS (1951 AD)
- When was the first constitution of Nepal promulgated? Ans: 2015 BS (Nepal Government Act)
- When was the Panchayat system abolished? Ans: 2046 BS (1990 AD)
- When was the Peoples Movement (Jana Andolan I) held? Ans: 2046 BS (1990 AD)
- When was the Peoples Movement (Jana Andolan II) held? Ans: 2062/2063 BS (2006 AD)
- When was Nepal declared a Federal Democratic Republic? Ans: 2065/04/11 (May 28, 2008)
- When did the Maoist insurgency officially end? Ans: 2063 BS (Comprehensive Peace Agreement, November 2006)
- Who was the first President of Nepal? Ans: Dr. Ram Baran Yadav
- Who was the first Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal? Ans: Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
- When was the first election held under the new Constitution 2072? Ans: 2074 BS (2017 AD)
- Who built the Pashupatinath Temple? Ans: Traditional belief attributes it to various rulers; the current structure was renovated by Queen Gangadevi in the 16th century
- Which is the oldest temple in Nepal? Ans: Changu Narayan Temple (4th century AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Top GK Questions on Geography of Nepal
Geographical knowledge is essential for all Lok Sewa aspirants:
- What is the total area of Nepal? Ans: 147,516 square kilometers
- What is the length of Nepal from east to west? Ans: Approximately 885 km
- What is the width of Nepal from north to south? Ans: Approximately 193 km
- Which is the highest mountain in Nepal? Ans: Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters)
- Which is the second highest mountain in Nepal? Ans: Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters)
- How many peaks in Nepal are above 8,000 meters? Ans: 8 peaks
- Which is the longest river in Nepal? Ans: Karnali River (about 1,080 km total, longest within Nepal)
- Which river is known as the Sorrow of Nepal? Ans: Koshi River (due to frequent flooding)
- Which is the largest lake in Nepal? Ans: Rara Lake (10.8 sq km)
- Which is the deepest lake in Nepal? Ans: Shey Phoksundo Lake (145 meters deep)
- How many national parks are there in Nepal? Ans: 12 National Parks
- Name the national parks of Nepal. Ans: Chitwan, Sagarmatha, Langtang, Rara, Shey Phoksundo, Bardia, Khaptad, Banke, Shivapuri Nagarjun, Parsa, Rara (already listed), and others
- Which is the largest national park in Nepal? Ans: Shey Phoksundo National Park (3,555 sq km)
- Which is the oldest national park in Nepal? Ans: Chitwan National Park (established 1973)
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Nepal? Ans: 10 sites (7 cultural + 3 natural)
- Name the cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Ans: Kathmandu Valley (7 groups of monuments), Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha)
- How many provinces does Nepal have? Ans: 7 Provinces
- What is the capital of Province No. 1? Ans: Biratnagar
- What is the capital of Madhesh Province? Ans: Janakpur
- What is the capital of Bagmati Province? Ans: Hetauda
- What is the capital of Gandaki Province? Ans: Pokhara
- What is the capital of Lumbini Province? Ans: Deukhuri (Dang)
- What is the capital of Karnali Province? Ans: Birendranagar (Surkhet)
- What is the capital of Sudurpashchim Province? Ans: Godawari (Kailali)
Top GK Questions on Current Affairs and Economy
Current affairs questions change with time, but here are evergreen economy and general awareness facts:
- What is the currency of Nepal? Ans: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
- Which body issues currency in Nepal? Ans: Nepal Rastra Bank (Central Bank)
- When was Nepal Rastra Bank established? Ans: 2013 BS (1956 AD)
- What is the main source of foreign exchange for Nepal? Ans: Remittance
- Which country is the largest trading partner of Nepal? Ans: India
- Which country is the second largest trading partner of Nepal? Ans: China
- What is the mainstay of Nepal's economy? Ans: Agriculture (employs about 60-65% of the population)
- What is the literacy rate of Nepal (approximate)? Ans: About 76-77% (as per recent CBS data)
- Which is the most populous district in Nepal? Ans: Kathmandu
- Which is the least populous district in Nepal? Ans: Manang (varies by census)
- Which is the largest district by area in Nepal? Ans: Dolpa
- Which is the smallest district by area in Nepal? Ans: Bhaktapur
- What is the national flower of Nepal? Ans: Rhododendron (Lali Gurans)
- What is the national animal of Nepal? Ans: Cow (Gai)
- What is the national bird of Nepal? Ans: Himalayan Monal (Danphe)
- What is the national game of Nepal? Ans: Volleyball (officially declared)
- Which is the only tri-junction border point of Nepal? Ans: Tripartite border with India and China at a specific point
- Which is the southernmost point of Nepal? Ans: Kechana Kalan (Jhapa district)
- Which is the northernmost point of Nepal? Ans: Mount Everest region
- How many countries does Nepal share borders with? Ans: 2 countries — India and China
Top GK Questions on Science and Technology
- Which is the nearest star to Earth? Ans: The Sun
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet? Ans: Mars
- What is the chemical formula of water? Ans: H2O
- Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere? Ans: Nitrogen (about 78%)
- Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight? Ans: Vitamin D
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth? Ans: Diamond
- Which organ is responsible for filtering blood in the human body? Ans: Kidneys
- Which scientist developed the theory of relativity? Ans: Albert Einstein
- What is the speed of light? Ans: Approximately 299,792 km/second
- Which is the largest organ in the human body? Ans: Skin
Top GK Questions on International Affairs
- How many member states are there in the United Nations? Ans: 193 member states
- Where is the headquarters of the United Nations? Ans: New York City, USA
- When was the United Nations established? Ans: October 24, 1945
- Which is the largest ocean in the world? Ans: Pacific Ocean
- Which is the smallest country in the world by area? Ans: Vatican City
- Which is the most populous country in the world? Ans: India (as per recent UN data surpassing China)
Keep Updating
Current affairs questions change frequently. Make sure to read daily news and monthly current affairs capsules. For the most recent questions, practice daily with our free GK mock tests.
How to Prepare GK for Lok Sewa Exams
1. Make Short Notes
GK is vast, but short notes can make revision manageable. Create one-page summaries for each topic — Constitution, History, Geography, Current Affairs. Use bullet points, flowcharts, and tables.
2. Use Mnemonics
Memory tricks help retain facts. For example, remember the 7 provinces with a mnemonic, or the constitutional bodies with a rhyme. The stranger the mnemonic, the better you remember it.
3. Practice Daily MCQs
Reading alone is not enough. Solve at least 50-100 GK MCQs daily. This helps you identify patterns in question framing and improves recall speed.
4. Revise in Cycles
Use the spaced repetition technique: revise a topic after 1 day, then 3 days, then 7 days, then 15 days, and finally 30 days. This creates long-term memory.
5. Focus on High-Yield Topics
If you are short on time, prioritize: Constitution (8-10 marks) > History (6-8 marks) > Geography (5-7 marks) > Current Affairs (5-7 marks). Mastering these four topics alone can get you 25-30 marks.
6. Connect Current Affairs with Static GK
When you read current affairs, connect them with static topics. For example, if a new constitutional amendment is proposed, revise the related constitutional articles. If a new trade agreement is signed, revise Nepal's trade data.
Free GK Mock Tests for Practice
Put your GK knowledge to the test with our free online mock tests:
Recommended GK Resources
- Books: Madan Bhandari's Samanya Gyan, Subodh Adhikari's GK Mala, Sajilo Lok Sewa Guides
- Newspapers: Gorkhapatra (daily), Kantipur, The Kathmandu Post
- Online: Crack Lokshewa free mock tests, monthly current affairs capsules
- Maps: Physical and political maps of Nepal for geography practice
- Constitution: Constitution of Nepal 2072 — read the original text alongside guides
Master GK, Master Lok Sewa!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is General Knowledge important in Lok Sewa exams?
General Knowledge (GK) is the highest scoring and most frequently asked section in Lok Sewa Aayog preliminary exams. It typically carries 30-35% of total marks and covers Nepal history, geography, constitution, current affairs, science, and economy. Strong GK preparation can significantly boost your overall score and improve your chances of qualifying for the main examination.
What are the most important GK topics for Lok Sewa?
The most important GK topics for Lok Sewa include: Constitution of Nepal 2072 (articles, schedules, fundamental rights), Nepal's history (unification to federalism), geography (provinces, districts, rivers, mountains), current affairs (last 6-12 months), economy (GDP, budget, trade), science and technology, international relations, and important days and personalities.
How many GK questions are asked in Kharidar and Nayab Subba exams?
In the Lok Sewa Aayog preliminary exams, GK typically accounts for 25 to 35 questions out of 100 MCQs. The exact number varies by exam level and service group. For Kharidar, expect around 25-30 GK questions. For Nayab Subba and Adhikrit, the GK portion may be 30-35 questions with deeper conceptual questions.
How can I remember GK facts for Lok Sewa exams?
To remember GK facts effectively: make short notes and flashcards, use mnemonics and memory tricks, revise topics multiple times using the spaced repetition technique, connect facts with real-life examples, practice daily MCQs, and teach concepts to others. Visual learning through maps, charts, and diagrams also helps retain geographical and constitutional information.
Where can I practice free GK mock tests for Lok Sewa?
You can practice free GK mock tests for Lok Sewa on Crack Lokshewa (lokshewa.online). The platform offers bilingual mock tests with timer, negative marking, and detailed solutions for Kharidar, Nayab Subba, Adhikrit, and Nepal Police exams. Tests cover Nepal history, constitution, geography, current affairs, and general science.
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