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World Geography and Capitals

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World geography questions test knowledge of country capitals, state capitals, and the headquarters of global organizations. This hub provides extensive practice on locations like Grenada, Illinois, and the World Bank. These are highly common in SSC, banking, and railway examinations.

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World Geography and Capitals Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Al Mumbra

  2. Konoha

  3. Doha

  4. Aman Aman

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Doha is the capital and largest city of Qatar, located on the Persian Gulf coast. It is the country's political and economic center, hosting government institutions, financial headquarters, and the landmark Museum of Islamic Art. The city gained international prominence hosting major events like the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ulan Bator

  2. Mongolian City

  3. Vincenza

  4. Mongoliana

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Ulan Bator (also spelled Ulaanbaatar) is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. Located in north-central Mongolia, it is the country's political, cultural, and industrial center. The name means 'Red Hero' in Mongolian, reflecting its revolutionary history.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sydney

  2. Vienna

  3. Queensland

  4. Melbourne

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Vienna is Austria's capital and largest city, known for its rich cultural heritage, classical music legacy, and imperial architecture. As the former seat of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna houses landmarks like Schonbrunn Palace and remains a global hub for diplomacy and international organizations including the UN.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Adis Ababa

  2. Ethinia

  3. Malabar City

  4. Mignoletia

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Addis Ababa (spelled Adis Ababa here) is Ethiopia's capital and highest major city in Africa. Founded in 1887, it serves as the headquarters of the African Union and hosts numerous international organizations. The name means 'New Flower' in Amharic, reflecting Ethiopia's ancient yet forward-looking identity.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nikolasia

  2. Carracus

  3. Hezergovinha

  4. Kilmanarock

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Caracas (spelled Carracus here) is Venezuela's capital and largest city, nestled in a valley of the coastal mountain range. Founded in 1567, it is the country's political and economic center. Though misspelled in the option, this clearly refers to Caracas, which has been Venezuela's capital since independence.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Guthenborg

  2. Helsinki

  3. Finnish City

  4. Polombia

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Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. It has been the capital since 1812 when Finland was under Russian rule, and it remains the political, financial, and cultural center of the country.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Borrusia

  2. Amman Amman

  3. Brussels

  4. Vienna

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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union. It has been Belgium's capital since the country's independence in 1830 and is known for its medieval architecture and political significance.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Daku

  2. Maku

  3. Baku

  4. Taku

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Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea coast. It's the country's political, economic, and cultural center, known for its medieval walled city and modern architecture built on oil wealth.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jinsk

  2. Tinsk

  3. Minsk

  4. Dinsk

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Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus. It has served as the capital since the country's independence following the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991 and is the political and economic center of the nation.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Molinaro

  2. Suva

  3. Fiji City

  4. Fiji Island

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Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, located on the island of Viti Levu. It became the capital in 1882 and is the political and economic center of this Pacific island nation.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nicolasia

  2. Nicosia

  3. Nicostia

  4. Nicobarna

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Nicosia is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It's unique as the last divided capital in the world, split between the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ougadougou

  2. Bujumbura

  3. Milambarna

  4. Moudadagana

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Ouagadougou (spelled 'Ougadougou' in the question) is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso. It's the country's administrative and economic center, known for its markets and as a hub for West African music and culture.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Quito

  2. Ecuador City

  3. Meduga City

  4. Ecuadoria

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Quito is the capital of Ecuador and the second-highest capital city in the world at 2,850 meters above sea level. It's known for its well-preserved colonial center and proximity to the equator, from which Ecuador takes its name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Van Salvador

  2. San Salvador

  3. Salvador City

  4. Han Aluh Sans Salvador

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San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador. It's the political, cultural, and economic center of the country, founded in 1525, and is located in a valley surrounded by volcanoes.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mulbavana

  2. Havana

  3. Deovana

  4. Farana

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Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistadors. It has served as Cuba's capital since the colonial period and is located on the island's northwest coast along the Straits of Florida. The other options are fictitious names not associated with any Cuban cities.