Geography · General Awareness
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
C
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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.
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Vientiane
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Riga
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Monrovia
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Beirut
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Maseru
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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.
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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
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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.
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Vientiane
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Riga
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Monrovia
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Beirut
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Maseru
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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.
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Vientiane
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Riga
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Monrovia
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Beirut
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Maseru
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Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho, located in the western part of the country near the border with South Africa. It's situated on the Caledon River.
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Vientiane
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Riga
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Monrovia
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Beirut
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Maseru
D
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Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean coast. It's known as a major cultural and commercial center in the Middle East.
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Oslo
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Vilnius
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Tripoli
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Male
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Bamako
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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.