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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

The capital of Madagascar is

  1. Antananarivo

  2. Monrovia

  3. Valletta

  4. Maputo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Antananarivo is the correct capital of Madagascar. Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, Valletta is the capital of Malta, and Maputo is the capital of Mozambique.

Multiple choice

Nuku'alofa is the capital of ___________

  1. Togo

  2. Tunisia

  3. Croatia

  4. Tonga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga, a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific. Togo's capital is Lome, Tunisia's is Tunis, and Zagreb is Croatia's capital.

Multiple choice

Pristina is the capital of _________

  1. Kazakhstan

  2. Kosovo

  3. Djibouti

  4. Eritrea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, a Balkan territory in Southeast Europe. Astana is Kazakhstan's capital, Djibouti's is Djibouti, and Asmara is Eritrea's capital.

Multiple choice

Castries is the capital of

  1. Saint Lucia

  2. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  3. Sao Tome and Principe

  4. Palau
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia.

Multiple choice

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of ____________

  1. Uruguay

  2. Mongolia

  3. Mozambique

  4. Namibia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital and largest city. Montevideo is Uruguay's capital, Maputo is Mozambique's, and Windhoek is Namibia's.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cities is situated on the bank of river Tigris?

  1. Sharjah

  2. Baghdad

  3. Dubai

  4. Jeddah
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is situated on the banks of the Tigris River. The city has historically depended on the Tigris for water and transportation. Sharjah, Dubai, and Jeddah are in the Arabian Peninsula and not on the Tigris river system.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct alternative from the given options:

The headquarters of Pfizer, world's largest drug manufacturer, is located at

  1. Berne, Switzerland.

  2. New York, USA.

  3. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  4. Helsinki, Finland.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pfizer's global headquarters is located in New York, USA. Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, and its corporate base has historically been in New York since its founding.

Multiple choice

Manama is the capital of

  1. Bahrain

  2. Belarus

  3. Malawi

  4. Nigeria
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, an island country in the Persian Gulf. It has been Bahrain's economic and political center since ancient times, serving as a key trading port. Bahrain, not to be confused with Belarus (Eastern Europe), Malawi (Africa), or Nigeria (Africa), is an archipelago known for its petroleum reserves and financial sector.

Multiple choice

First Summit of World Trade Organisation was held in the year 1996 at

  1. Singapore

  2. Bangkok

  3. Manila

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The first WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Singapore from December 9-13, 1996, marking a significant milestone in global trade governance. This inaugural summit established key agreements including the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and addressed issues like trade liberalization and labor standards. Singapore was chosen as a neutral venue with excellent infrastructure for international diplomacy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of Bulgaria?

  1. Sofia

  2. Brasilia

  3. Phnom Penh

  4. Athens
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Explanation

Sofia has been the capital of Bulgaria since 1879, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. It is the country's largest city and its main administrative, economic, and cultural center.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of Brazil?

  1. Cairo

  2. Brasilia

  3. Paris

  4. Tokyo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, established in 1960 as a planned city. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, Paris is the capital of France, and Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to help develop the interior of the country.

Multiple choice

The capital of unified Vietnam is

  1. Phnom Penh

  2. Saigon

  3. Ho-Chi-Minh

  4. Hanoi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hanoi is the capital of unified Vietnam. After the Vietnam War ended in 1975 and the country was unified in 1976, Hanoi became the capital of the entire country. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City and is not the capital.