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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 political science india and the world objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

Where is the headquarters of UN Economic and Social Council located?

  1. Geneva

  2. Berlin

  3. Rome

  4. New York
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Explanation

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, and its primary meetings are held at the UN headquarters in New York.

Multiple choice political science india and the world objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

Where is the International Court of Justice located?

  1. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. Hague

  4. Paris
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Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the only principal organ of the United Nations located outside of New York; it is based at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

Multiple choice geography africa - location, political divisions and physical features study of africa africa africa - the central continent cocoa cultivation in ghana

Which of the following is the largest city in Africa?

  1. Tripoli

  2. Giza

  3. Cairo

  4. Lagos
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Explanation

'Lagos City in Lagos State is Nigeria’s of Africa is largest city and its economic capital, located along the Atlantic Ocean. According to Heinrich-Boll-Stiftung (HBS) Foundation research, it’s the 7th fastest growing city in the world, with a population of 21 million, according to a 2014 report by the National Population Commission of Nigeria.'

Multiple choice geography africa - location, political divisions and physical features study of africa africa africa - the central continent cocoa cultivation in ghana

Consider the following statements about Egypt-
1. The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Congo.
2. The tropic of cancer passes through the north of Egypt.
3. Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.

  2. 2 and 3 only.

  3. 3 only.

  4. 1, 2 and 3.
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Explanation

The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Nile.
The tropic of cancer passes through the south of Egypt.
Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

What is the capital of Peru?

  1. Caracass

  2. Asunian

  3. Quetto

  4. Lima
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, located on the Pacific coast. The other options are misspelled or incorrect: Caracas (Venezuela), Asuncion (Paraguay), and Quito (Ecuador). Lima has been Peru's capital since the Spanish colonial era.

Multiple choice history the nationalist movement in indo-china contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china

Where was Huynh Phu So exiled to?

  1. To Cambodia

  2. To Geneva

  3. To Paris

  4. To Laos
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Explanation

Huynh Phu So was the founder of a nationalist movement called Hoa Hao. His criticism against useless expenditure had a wide appeal. He also opposed the sale of child brides, gambling and the use of alcohol and opium. The French tried to suppress the movement inspired by Huynh Phu So. They declared him mad, called him the Mad Bonze, and put him in a mental asylum. But the doctor, who had to prove him mad, became his follower. Finally, he was exiled to Laos and many of his followers were sent to concentration camps.

Multiple choice political science the first world war causes and results of the first world war nationalism in europe first world war

Where was the headquarters of the League of Nations located?

  1. New York

  2. Geneva

  3. London

  4. Paris
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Born with the will of the victors of the First World War to avoid a repeat of a devastating war, the League of Nations objective was to maintain universal peace within the framework of the fundamental principles of the Pact accepted by its Members. The headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.