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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 geography australia - location, political divisions and physical features australia australia australia - geographical features

The capital of Western Australia is ________.

  1. Sydney

  2. Canberra

  3. Malbourne

  4. Perth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony. ... As part of Perth's role as the capital of Western Australia, the state's Parliament and Supreme Court are located within the city, as is Government House, the residence of the Governor of Western Australia.

Multiple choice geography australia - location, political divisions and physical features australia australia australia - geographical features

The capital of Tasmania is _____________.

  1. New castle

  2. Hobart

  3. Launceston

  4. Perth
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Hobart is the capital and largest city in Tasmania. It is also the most populous city in the state, with a population of about 220,000 people. However, Tasmania is the least populated state in Australia. Hobart was founded in 1804, one year after the founding of Tasmania
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What is the capital of Nepal?

  1. Dhaka

  2. Butwal

  3. Kathmandu

  4. Saichin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kathmandu is the largest, most developed city and Capital of Nepal. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Butwal is the name of city in Nepal. The Saichin glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas.

Multiple choice geography north america - land of prairies economic resources location and expansion - north america north america - economic features

The Capital of U.S A is ________.

  1. St. Louis

  2. San Francisco

  3. Washington D.C.

  4. New York
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. seats the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. It is also referred to formally as the District of Columbia or more informally as D.C. or Washington.

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

United Nations Charter was signed at the _____ meeting. 

  1. California

  2. San Francisco

  3. North Carolina

  4. Alabama
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UN charter was signed at the San Francisco conference held on 26 June 1945. It was the foundation treaty of UN and came into force on 24 October 1945. 

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 Security Council located?

  1. Geneva

  2. New York

  3. Washington D.C.

  4. Hague
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Security Council is one of the principal organs of the United Nations, and its headquarters are located at the UN Headquarters in New York City.

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 General Assembly located?

  1. New York

  2. Berlin

  3. Washington D.C.

  4. Geneva
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The UN General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, headquartered in New York City.

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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D Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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.