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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 BRICS countries firmed up a plan to set up a New Development Bank (NDB) with an initial authorised capital of $100 billion. The NDB will be headquartered in

  1. New Delhi

  2. Shanghai

  3. Moscow

  4. Jonesburg

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

The National Development Bank will be headquartered in Shanghai. It will have an initial authorised capital of $100 billion and an initial subscribed capital of $50 billion, equally shared by the five member countries.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Germany?

  1. Berlin

  2. Santa Fe

  3. Austin

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

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. The other cities listed are located in the United States or Russia.

Multiple choice

What is the financial capital of Germany?

  1. Austria

  2. Saxony

  3. Berlin

  4. Frankfurt
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Frankfurt is widely considered the financial capital of Germany because it is home to the European Central Bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.