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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. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. Paris

  4. London

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva was chosen because of Switzerland's long-standing neutrality in international conflicts, making it an ideal neutral location for humanitarian operations.

Multiple choice
  1. Havana

  2. Copenhagen

  3. Cairo

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. It is located on the northern coast of the island and is one of the oldest cities in the Americas, founded by the Spanish in 1519.

Multiple choice
  1. Geneva

  2. Rome

  3. Washington DC

  4. Vienna

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters is located in Washington DC, USA. This was established when the IMF was created in 1944 along with the World Bank at the Bretton Woods Conference, and both institutions chose Washington DC as their headquarters.

Multiple choice
  1. London

  2. New York

  3. Paris

  4. Davos

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Economic Forum (WEF) holds its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This famous gathering brings together business leaders, politicians, and academics to discuss global issues. The WEF is best known for this Davos meeting, which typically occurs in January each year.

Multiple choice
  1. Kabul

  2. Ankara

  3. Berne

  4. Lisbon

  5. Manila

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ankara is the capital of Turkey since 1923, when Ataturk moved the capital from Istanbul. The change was made to establish a more centrally located administrative center in the Anatolian heartland, away from the vulnerable coastal city.

Multiple choice
  1. Tokyo

  2. Berlin

  3. Toyako

  4. Hong Kong

  5. New York

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 34th G8 Summit was held in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan from July 7-9, 2008. Toyako (Lake Toya) is a volcanic lake resort town chosen for its scenic beauty and security. The summit discussed global economic stability, climate change, and development aid to Africa. G8 summits rotate annually among member countries.

Multiple choice
  1. Caracas

  2. Davos

  3. Rome

  4. Dublin

  5. Tokyo

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting has been held in Davos, Switzerland every January since 1971. Davos was chosen for its accessibility, alpine setting, and neutral Swiss territory. The meeting brings together business leaders, politicians, and academics to discuss global issues. The WEF headquarters is in Cologny, Geneva, but the famous annual meeting is always in Davos.

Multiple choice
  1. Alexandria

  2. Cairo

  3. London

  4. Paris

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexandria is situated on the Nile Delta at the western end of the Nile River where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria was Egypt's capital for nearly 1000 years and remains a major port city. While Cairo is also on the Nile, Alexandria is specifically located at the Nile's mouth on the Mediterranean coast.

Multiple choice
  1. New York

  2. Switzerland

  3. Netherland

  4. Paris

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is located in The Hague, Netherlands. Established in 1945, it settles legal disputes between nations and provides advisory opinions on international legal questions.

Multiple choice
  1. IAEA

  2. UN

  3. UNESCO

  4. None

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vienna, Austria hosts the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), established in 1957 to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent nuclear weapons proliferation.

Multiple choice
  1. India

  2. Indonesia

  3. China

  4. Thailand

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of the island of Java. It is the country's political and economic center, as well as the most populous urban area in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice
  1. Vienna

  2. Riyadh

  3. Kuwait City

  4. Abu Dhabi

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, where it was established in 1960. Vienna was chosen as a neutral location between the East and West during the Cold War. Riyadh, Kuwait City, and Abu Dhabi are all capitals of OPEC member nations but not the headquarters.