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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

Harare is the capital of:

  1. Cuba

  2. Zimbabwe

  3. Zambia

  4. South Africa

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. It was formerly known as Salisbury until 1982.

Multiple choice

Rome is situated on the banks of the river

  1. Seine

  2. Danube

  3. Tiber

  4. Tyne
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The city of Rome was founded on the hills overlooking the Tiber River, which has been central to its history and development.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Bahamas?

  1. Saint John

  2. Nassau

  3. Pago-Pago

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas, located on the island of New Providence. It serves as the political and commercial hub of the nation. Saint John is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, while Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa.

Multiple choice

The capital of the New Zealand is

  1. Niamey

  2. Berlin

  3. Madrid

  4. Wellington
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It is the southernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world.

Multiple choice

The capital of the Cyprus is

  1. Niamey

  2. Nicosia

  3. Abuja

  4. Dosloma
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nicosia is the capital and largest city of Cyprus, serving as its financial and administrative center. Niamey is the capital of Niger, and Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. The question asks for the specific capital of the island nation of Cyprus.

Multiple choice

Where was the Miss World pageant competition held in 2008?

  1. South Africa

  2. Paris

  3. Ireland

  4. Poland

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 58th Miss World pageant was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. It took place on December 13, 2008. Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia was the winner of that specific competition.

Multiple choice

Where is the headquarters of WTO ?

  1. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. New Delhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

Multiple choice

The capital of Austria is

  1. Brazil

  2. Jakarta

  3. Singapore

  4. Vienna
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. The other options are either countries (Brazil) or cities in different countries (Jakarta, Singapore).

Multiple choice

Where is the Port of East London located?

  1. England

  2. Ireland

  3. East coast of USA

  4. South Africa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Port of East London is a major port city located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Multiple choice

Headquarters of the ILO?

  1. Paris

  2. Poland

  3. Geneva

  4. Rome

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, and its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

Headquarters of the IAEA?

  1. Vienna

  2. Rome

  3. Paris

  4. Ghana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field.

Multiple choice

Headquarters of the FAO?

  1. Rome

  2. Vienna

  3. Paris

  4. Ghana

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger, with its headquarters in Rome, Italy.