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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

Where is the headquarters of Nestle, the world's largest food group?

  1. Vevey, Switzerland

  2. Rotterdam, Netherlands

  3. Vienna, Austria

  4. Munich, Germany
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Explanation

Nestle's global headquarters is located in Vevey, Switzerland (now part of Vevey-Ville). This location has been the company's home since its founding in 1866 and remains the center of its worldwide operations as the world's largest food group.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in

  1. Manila

  2. Jakarta

  3. Honolulu

  4. Nairobi

  5. Tokyo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in Manila, Philippines, established in 1966 to promote economic and social development in Asian and Pacific countries. It provides loans, technical assistance, and grants for development projects in its member countries across Asia and the Pacific.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cities is not a capital of any country?

  1. Sofia

  2. Johannesburg

  3. Ottawa

  4. Havana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Havana is the capital of Cuba. Johannesburg is the largest city of South Africa, not its Capital. South Africa has three Capital cities - Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); and Bloemfontein (judicial).

Multiple choice

Match the following countries with their capitals A. Nigeria 1. Luanda B. Qatar 2. Abuja C. Zambia 3. Lusaka D. Angola 4. Doha

  1. A.2 B.4 C.3 D.1

  2. A.4 B.3 C.2 D.1

  3. A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4

  4. A.4 B.2 C.3 D.1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct matching pairs are Nigeria-Abuja (A-2), Qatar-Doha (B-4), Zambia-Lusaka (C-3), and Angola-Luanda (D-1). These represent the current capital cities of these African and Middle Eastern nations. Option A correctly pairs all four countries with their respective capitals in the sequence A.2, B.4, C.3, D.1.

Multiple choice

As reported in papers the UN World Food Programmes stopped distributing food in Mogadishu town after its local head was abducted by the government soldiers of the country . Mogadishu is the capital town of

  1. Tanzania

  2. Turkey

  3. Cuba

  4. Somalia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mogadishu is the capital and largest city of Somalia, located on the Indian Ocean coast. Somalia has experienced prolonged civil conflict and instability since the early 1990s. The World Food Programme and other UN agencies often face security challenges including abductions and attacks, forcing them to suspend humanitarian operations in this conflict-ridden region.

Multiple choice

Riga is the capital of

  1. Lesotho

  2. Liberia

  3. Lithuania

  4. Latvia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Riga is the capital of Latvia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Latvia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and Riga is its largest city and primary cultural, economic, and political center. The city is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and medieval old town.

Multiple choice

The capital of Estonia is

  1. Tallinn

  2. Reykjavic

  3. Bishkek

  4. Vilnius
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Explanation

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Estonia is known for its digital society and tech innovation. Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a well-preserved medieval old town. The other options are capitals of Iceland (Reykjavik), Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek), and Lithuania (Vilnius).

Multiple choice

The capital of Andorra is

  1. Luanda

  2. Andorra la Vella

  3. Andora Vega

  4. Belmopan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra, a small microstate located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. The name literally means 'Andorra the Old' to distinguish it from the newer part of the country. Andorra is known for its duty-free shopping and ski resorts.

Multiple choice

The capital of Gabon is

  1. Banjul

  2. Libreville

  3. Tallinn

  4. Bissau
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Libreville is the capital of Gabon, a country on the west coast of Central Africa. The name means 'Free Town' in French, reflecting its origins as a settlement for freed slaves. Gabon is known for its oil reserves and rainforest coverage. The other options are capitals of Gambia (Banjul), Guinea-Bissau (Bissau), and Estonia (Tallinn).