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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
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Sydney
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Vienna
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Capetown
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New Delhi
B
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Vienna hosts several major international organizations due to Austria's neutrality.
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New Delhi
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New York
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Geneva
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None of the above
C
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The World Trade Organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is home to numerous international organizations including the WTO, WHO, ILO, and others, making it a major center of international governance.
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Geneva
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Paris
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London
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New Delhi
A
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology, climate, hydrology, and water resources. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Paris is the headquarters of UNESCO, London is not the HQ of any major UN specialized agency in this context, and New Delhi is the capital of India.
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New Delhi
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Rome
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Paris
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The Hague
D
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. The Hague is known as the 'city of peace and justice' and hosts several international legal institutions. Rome was where the Rome Statute was adopted in 1998, but the Court itself is located in The Hague. Paris and New Delhi are not the seat of the ICC.
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U.S.A.
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U.K
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France
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Germany
C
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INTERPOL's headquarters is located in Lyon, France. The organization moved there from its original location in Paris and has remained in France since.
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Netherlands
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Spain
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France
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Switzerland
D
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The International Road Federation is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, representing road transportation professionals worldwide. It advocates for safe and sustainable road infrastructure development globally.
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Washington D.C.
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London
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Geneva
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Sweden
A
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The International Telecommunication Satellite Organisation (INTELSAT) was originally established in Washington D.C., maintaining a significant presence in the United States. This location enabled close collaboration with global satellite communications partners during the Cold War era.
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U.K.
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U.S.A.
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Spain
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Netherlands
A
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The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. It oversees the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and ensures satellite services for maritime safety worldwide.
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Belgium
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Denmark
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Zambia
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Namibia
A
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The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It existed from 1949-2006, representing workers' interests globally before merging into the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).
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New Delhi, Havana
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Daka, Damascus
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Moscow
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All of the above
D
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The World Federation of Trade Unions has regional offices in New Delhi (Asia), Havana (Latin America), Damascus (Middle East), and Moscow (historical headquarters). These locations reflect its global presence spanning multiple continents and political ideologies.
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New York
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Paris
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Washington DC
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Geneva
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Rome
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Geneva
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The Hague
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New York
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Paris
C
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The headquarters of the UNO are in New York.
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Bangkok
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Kolalampur
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Tokyo
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Siam
A
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Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand, known as 'Krung Thep' in Thai. It has been Thailand's political, economic, and cultural center since 1782. Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital, Tokyo is Japan's capital, and 'Siam' was Thailand's old name, not a city.
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Ohio
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Tennessee
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Yukron
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Potomac
D
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Washington D.C., the capital of the USA, is situated on the banks of the Potomac River. The Potomac forms part of the border between Maryland and Virginia, and the city was strategically located along this important waterway. The other options - Ohio, Tennessee, and Yukon - are major American rivers but none border the capital city.
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Geneva
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The Hague
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Vienna
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Rome
B
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, is located at The Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It settles disputes between states and gives advisory opinions.