General Awareness · Geography

Cities and Cultural Landmarks

4,438 Questions

This topic covers major global cities, their cultural landmarks, iconic monuments, and famous rivers. These questions are frequently asked in the general awareness section of SSC, banking, and state PSC exams. Test your knowledge of international urban geography and heritage sites here.

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Cities and Cultural Landmarks Questions

Multiple choice

What is the former name of Tokyo?

  1. Edo

  2. Yoko

  3. Sumo

  4. Kyodo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tokyo was known as Edo until 1868, when the Meiji Restoration occurred and the city was renamed to reflect its status as the new capital.

Multiple choice

Where is the Silicon Valley located?

  1. New York

  2. Chicago

  3. Washington D.C.

  4. California
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Silicon Valley is a region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. It is home to many of the world's largest high-tech corporations.

Multiple choice

_____ is called city of skyscrapers?

  1. New York

  2. Palestine

  3. Paris

  4. Australia

  5. Canada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New York City is widely known as the city of skyscrapers due to its dense concentration of high-rise buildings, particularly in Manhattan.

Multiple choice

The longest optical fibre cable of the world is laid between

  1. London and New York

  2. Paris and Tokyo

  3. Singapore and Marseillies

  4. Manila and Toronto
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The SeaMeWe-3 (South-East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 3) cable is one of the longest optical fibre submarine cable systems, connecting Singapore to Marseille.

Multiple choice

Near which tower does Eiffel Tower stand?

  1. Seine

  2. Garhwal Himalayas

  3. Frankfurt

  4. Pliocene

  5. Mughalsarai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Eiffel Tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, which is situated along the banks of the Seine River.

Multiple choice

In which city is the Bridge of Sighs?

  1. Amsterdam

  2. Singapore

  3. Venice

  4. France

  5. Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) is a famous enclosed bridge in Venice, Italy, connecting the Doge's Palace to the prison.