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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

Where was the BRIC Summit held?

  1. Brasilia

  2. Moscow

  3. New Delhi

  4. Beijing

  5. Yekaterinburg
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The BRIC group of the world's four biggest emerging powers has a fundamental role in creating a new world order, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said at the Brazil-Russia-lndia-China (BRIC) Summit in Brasilia on April 15, 2010. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pitched for close cooperation among BRIC countries in the fields of energy and food security besides tapping potential in other sectors like trade and investment, science and technology and infrastructure.

Multiple choice

Which national capital was in news for protests by activists of United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) also known as 'Red Shirts' demanding resignation of the Prime Minister?

  1. Manila

  2. Jakarta

  3. Laos

  4. Kuala Lumpur

  5. Bangkok
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on May 19, 2010 announced full control of the situation after crushing a two-month protest and imposing an overnight curfew in the capital, Bangkok, and over 20 provinces. The protest movement is led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) which is a group of loyalists (Red Shirts) of Thaksin Shinawatra, who was deposed in a military coup in 2006 and is now living in self-imposed exile. The Red Shirt protesters have been demanding immediate dissolution of the House of Representatives and a new general election.

Multiple choice

Where was the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum organised?

  1. Jakarta

  2. Islamabad

  3. Kuala Lumpur

  4. Dhaka

  5. Riyadh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Salman Khurshid, Minister of Minority Affairs and Corporate Affairs, represented India at the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), organised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 18-20, 2010. Themed 'Building Bridges Through Business', the WIFE was dedicated to building bridges through business between the Muslim and non-Muslim world.

Multiple choice

Name the capital of Bhutan.

  1. Tirana

  2. Thimpu

  3. Dhaka

  4. Sucre
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu (also spelled Thimpu). Tirana is Albania's capital, Dhaka is Bangladesh's capital, and Sucre is one of Bolivia's capitals.

Multiple choice

Name the capital of Brazil.

  1. Brasilia

  2. Rio de Jenero

  3. Salvador

  4. Manaus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, established in 1960 as a planned city. Rio de Janeiro was the previous capital, Salvador is a major city, and Manaus is an Amazonian city. The capital was moved from Rio to Brasilia to develop the interior.

Multiple choice

The capital city of Brazil is

  1. Rome

  2. Brasilia

  3. Sao Paulo

  4. Buenos Aires
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Brasilia was inaugurated as the capital of Brazil in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro.