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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
  1. Rome

  2. Jerusalem

  3. Tokyo

  4. Kingston

  5. Amman

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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).

Multiple choice
  1. Rome

  2. Jerusalem

  3. Tokyo

  4. Kingston

  5. Amman

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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).

Multiple choice
  1. Rome

  2. Jerusalem

  3. Tokyo

  4. Kingston

  5. Amman

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

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).

Multiple choice
  1. Windhoek

  2. Katmandu

  3. Rangoon

  4. Wellington

  5. Amsterdam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. Windhoek

  2. Katmandu

  3. Rangoon

  4. Wellington

  5. Amsterdam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yangon (also spelled Rangoon) was the capital of Myanmar until 2005, when the military government moved the capital to Naypyidaw. However, Yangon remains the largest city and commercial center.

Multiple choice
  1. Vientiane

  2. Riga

  3. Monrovia

  4. Beirut

  5. Maseru

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, situated on the Baltic Sea. It's known for its Art Nouveau architecture and historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice
  1. Windhoek

  2. Katmandu

  3. Rangoon

  4. Wellington

  5. Amsterdam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It's the southernmost capital city in the world and known for its harbor and cable car.

Multiple choice
  1. Vientiane

  2. Riga

  3. Monrovia

  4. Beirut

  5. Maseru

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. It's known for its Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture.

Multiple choice
  1. Oslo

  2. Vilnius

  3. Tripoli

  4. Male

  5. Bamako

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malé is the capital and largest city of the Maldives, located on Malé Island in the Indian Ocean. It's one of the most densely populated cities in the world and the center of political and economic activity.