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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 headquarters of Food & Agriculture Organisation is in

  1. Paris

  2. Rome

  3. Madrid

  4. Washington
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization is located in Rome, Italy. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of International Labour Organisation is at

  1. Hague

  2. Geneva

  3. New York

  4. Paris
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, along with several other UN specialized agencies. Geneva is known as a major center for international organizations. The Hague hosts the International Court of Justice, while Paris and New York host other UN bodies but not ILO.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of UNESCO is at

  1. Rome

  2. Geneva

  3. Paris

  4. New York
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has its headquarters in Paris, France. Paris has hosted UNESCO since its founding in 1945. The other options are headquarters of different agencies: Rome hosts FAO, Geneva hosts WHO and ILO, while New York hosts the main UN headquarters.

Multiple choice

Headquarters of the World Health Organisation is located at

  1. Rome

  2. New York

  3. Geneva

  4. Washington D.C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is a major hub for international health organizations and hosts WHO along with other UN agencies. Rome hosts FAO, New York hosts the main UN headquarters, and Washington D.C. hosts the World Bank and IMF.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of the International Red Cross is situated in

  1. Paris

  2. Hague

  3. Geneva

  4. Vienna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1863. Geneva hosts many international organizations due to Switzerland's neutrality, making it a hub for humanitarian and diplomatic agencies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the headquarters of World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

  1. Paris

  2. New York

  3. Geneva

  4. Madrid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This has been its base since the WTO was established in 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Paris hosts the OECD, New York hosts the UN, and Madrid is not a major international organization headquarters.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of UN are located in

  1. Geneva

  2. Rome

  3. New York

  4. Washington D. C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, USA. This was established in 1945 when the UN was founded, with the main complex situated in Manhattan. Geneva hosts the UN's European office (UNOG), Rome hosts FAO, and Washington D.C. hosts the World Bank and IMF.

Multiple choice

The capital of Vatican City is:

  1. Kinshasa

  2. Nauru

  3. Lusaka

  4. Vatican City
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vatican City is a city-state, meaning the entire country is essentially one city - Vatican City itself is the capital. It's the smallest independent state in the world. Kinshasa is the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, Nauru is a Pacific island nation (no separate capital), and Lusaka is the capital of Zambia.

Multiple choice

The headquarters of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is in:

  1. Washington

  2. New York

  3. Paris

  4. Geneva
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), part of the World Bank Group, has its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This has been its location since its establishment in 1944. New York hosts the United Nations headquarters, while Geneva hosts many UN specialized agencies like WHO.

Multiple choice

Where is the headquarter of the International Tele-communications Union?

  1. Geneva

  2. New Delhi

  3. New York

  4. London
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a UN agency specializing in information and communication technologies, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1865 and is the oldest existing international organization.