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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 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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D Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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. 

Multiple choice geography europe - location, political divisions and physical features mediterranean climatic region location, political and physical divisions of europe environmental regions

What is the capital of Belgium?

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Amsterdam

  3. Brussels

  4. Dublin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Belgium is a small country in Europe. The ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. The capital of Belgium is Brussels. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent of people speak French while 20 percent are Dutch-speaking.

Multiple choice geography europe - location, political divisions and physical features mediterranean climatic region location, political and physical divisions of europe environmental regions

What is the capital of Malta?

  1. Andorra La Vella

  2. Vatican City

  3. San Marino

  4. Valleta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Valletta, The Fortress City, Citta' Umilissima, "a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen" is Malta's capital city: a living, working city, the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Valletta is named after its founder, the respected Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette.

Multiple choice geography europe - location, political divisions and physical features mediterranean climatic region location, political and physical divisions of europe environmental regions

What is the capital of Luxembourg City?

  1. Oslo

  2. London

  3. Dublin

  4. Luxembourg
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Explanation

Luxembourg  also known as Luxembourg City (Luxembourgish: Stad Lëtzebuerg or d'Stad, French: Ville de Luxembourg, German: Stadt Luxemburg, Luxemburg-Stadt), is the capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (also named "Luxembourg"), and the country's most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe, situated 213 km (132 mi) by road from Brussels, 372 km (231 mi) from Paris, and 209 km (130 mi) from Cologne. The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed.

Multiple choice geography europe - location, political divisions and physical features mediterranean climatic region location, political and physical divisions of europe environmental regions

The capital of Norway is ________.

  1. Copenhagan

  2. Oslo

  3. Beirut

  4. Canton
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • During the Middle Ages, Oslo reached its heights in the reign of Haakon V of Norway. He started building Akershus Fortress and was also the first king to reside permanently in the city, which helped to make Oslo the capital of Norway
  • Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark
  • Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon
  • Guangzhou  also known as Canton and formerly romanized as Kwangchow or Kwong Chow, is the capital and most populous city of the province of Guangdong in southern China.