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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 international conservation organizations- cites biodiversity, classification and conservation biology

Headquarters of International Maritime Organization (IMO) is located at:

  1. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. Washington

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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships, headquartered in London.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Where is the headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organisation ?

  1. Rome

  2. London

  3. Geneva

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

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations. FAO seeks to coordinate the efforts of governments and technical agencies through programmes fro developing agriculture, forestry and fisheries. 

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organisation ?

  1. New York

  2. Rome

  3. London

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

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its predecessor, the Health Organization, was an agency of the League of Nations.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

UNESCO headquarter is located in _________.

  1. New York

  2. London

  3. Paris

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

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) came into force in 1946 and has its headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO collaborates among nations on educational, scientific and cultural fronts to promote international peace and universal respect for human rights. 

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The Food and Agricultural Organisation has its headquarters in ________.

  1. Geneva

  2. Rome

  3. Venice

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

FAO stands for the Food and Agriculture Organisation. It is a specialized agency of the United Nation. Its headquarters is in Rome. Its main aim is to ensure food security for all the member nations. It also aims to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. It is responsible for making agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has its headquarters in __________.

  1. New York

  2. Washington DC

  3. Geneva

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

The International Labour Organisation has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This office houses the permanent Secretariat and professional staff to carry out daily work under the supervision of an appointed director general.

Multiple choice botany human influences on ecosystems sustainable management sustainable development with equity conservation

World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002 was held in

  1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  2. Johannesburg, South Africa.

  3. Dehradun, India.

  4. New York, USA.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 26 August to 4 September 2002. 

So, the correct option is 'Johannesburg,South Africa'.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

The headquarters of the International court of Justice are in the city of ______.

  1. New York

  2. The Hague

  3. Geneva

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

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, in accordance with international law. The seat of the International Court of Justice is at The Hague in the Netherlands. 

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Kabul is located in ____________.

  1. Pakistan

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Kyrgyzstan

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

With its rugged, mountainous landscape, Kabul (Afghanistan) became politically and commercially important from the sixteenth century onwards. Kabul and Qandahar were linked to the celebrated Silk Route. Besides, trade in horses was primarily carried on through this route. Camels carried dried fruits, dates, carpets, silks and even fresh fruits from Kabul to the subcontinent and elsewhere. Slaves were also brought here for sale.