Geography ยท General Awareness
World Geography and Capitals
2,948 Questions
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
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Jerusalem
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Iraq
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Mecca
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Madina
D
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The Hudson River flows through New York City and separates Manhattan from New Jersey. The Hudson runs 507 kilometers from upstate New York to the Atlantic Ocean and was crucial to NYC's development as a major port. The Tagus is in Portugal/Spain, the Thames in England, and the Neva in Russia.
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Budapest
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Jakarta
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Reykjavik
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Baghdad
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Tehran
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Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It became the unified capital in 1873 when Buda and Pest merged. The other options are capitals of different countries: Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).
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Budapest
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Jakarta
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Reykjavik
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Baghdad
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Tehran
C
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Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is the world's northernmost national capital city. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).
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Budapest
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Jakarta
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Reykjavik
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Baghdad
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Tehran
E
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Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It has been the capital since 1796 and is a major political and economic center in the Middle East. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Baghdad (Iraq).
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Budapest
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Jakarta
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Reykjavik
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Baghdad
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Tehran
D
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Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq. It is situated on the Tigris River and has historically been a significant cultural and commercial center. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Tehran (Iran).
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Budapest
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Jakarta
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Reykjavik
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Baghdad
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Tehran
B
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Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It is located on the northwest coast of Java and is the country's economic, cultural, and political center. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Reykjavik (Iceland), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).
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Rome
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Jerusalem
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Tokyo
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Kingston
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Amman
B
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Jerusalem is the declared capital of Israel, though this status is internationally disputed due to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel considers Jerusalem its complete capital, while most countries maintain embassies in Tel Aviv. The other options are capitals of different countries: Rome (Italy), Tokyo (Japan), Kingston (Jamaica), and Amman (Jordan).
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Rome
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Jerusalem
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Tokyo
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Kingston
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Amman
A
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Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is one of the world's oldest continuously occupied cities and was the center of the Roman Empire. The other options are capitals of different countries: Jerusalem (Israel), Tokyo (Japan), Kingston (Jamaica), and Amman (Jordan).
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Rome
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Jerusalem
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Tokyo
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Kingston
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Amman
E
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Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is the economic, political, and cultural center of Jordan. The other options are capitals of different countries: Rome (Italy), Jerusalem (Israel), Tokyo (Japan), and Kingston (Jamaica).
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Rome
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Jerusalem
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Tokyo
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Kingston
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Amman
D
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Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It has been the capital since 1872.
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Rome
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Jerusalem
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Tokyo
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Kingston
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Amman
C
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Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan, serving as the seat of government and the Emperor's residence. It became the capital in 1868.
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Windhoek
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Katmandu
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Rangoon
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Wellington
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Amsterdam
B
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Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in a valley in the Himalayas. The spelling 'Katmandu' in the option is an accepted alternate transliteration.
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Windhoek
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Katmandu
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Rangoon
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Wellington
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Amsterdam
A
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Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, located in the central part of the country. It has been the capital since Namibia's independence in 1990.
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Windhoek
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Katmandu
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Rangoon
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Wellington
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Amsterdam
E
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Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, known for its canals and historic architecture. It has been the capital since the 19th century.