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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

Where is the Tablao Cordobes located?

  1. Madrid

  2. Barcelona

  3. Seville

  4. Granada
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tablao Cordobes is located in Barcelona, Spain.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Treaty of Nijmegen signed?

  1. Paris

  2. London

  3. Nijmegen

  4. Vienna
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Nijmegen was signed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.

Multiple choice

The Kennedy Round of trade negotiations was held in which city?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. Tokyo, Japan

  3. Punta del Este, Uruguay

  4. Washington, D.C., United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kennedy Round was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1964 to 1967. It resulted in the reduction of tariffs on a wide range of industrial and agricultural products.

Multiple choice

The Uruguay Round of trade negotiations was held from 1986 to 1994. Which city hosted the final ministerial meeting of this round?

  1. Marrakesh, Morocco

  2. Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Tokyo, Japan

  4. Washington, D.C., United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The final ministerial meeting of the Uruguay Round was held in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1994. This meeting resulted in the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Multiple choice

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2015?

  1. Nairobi Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nairobi Round was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2015. It was the tenth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Nairobi Round resulted in the adoption of the Nairobi Package, which includes agreements on agriculture, cotton, and intellectual property.

Multiple choice

Where is the renowned Fes Festival of World Sacred Music held?

  1. Marrakesh, Morocco

  2. Cairo, Egypt

  3. Fes, Morocco

  4. Accra, Ghana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is an annual event held in Fes, Morocco, that brings together musicians and artists from around the world to celebrate spiritual and sacred music traditions.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Cuban city where the Cuban Revolution began?

  1. Santiago de Cuba

  2. Havana

  3. Camagüey

  4. Santa Clara
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cuban Revolution began in the city of Santiago de Cuba on July 26, 1953, with an attack on the Moncada Barracks.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Cuban city where the Cuban revolutionaries established their headquarters?

  1. Havana

  2. Santiago de Cuba

  3. Camagüey

  4. Santa Clara
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cuban revolutionaries established their headquarters in the city of Havana after overthrowing the Batista regime.

Multiple choice

Which city is home to the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major?

  1. Katowice, Poland

  2. Berlin, Germany

  3. Stockholm, Sweden

  4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major is held annually in Katowice, Poland.

Multiple choice

Where is the NIH headquarters located?

  1. Bethesda, Maryland

  2. Washington, D.C.

  3. New York City, New York

  4. San Francisco, California
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NIH headquarters is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Multiple choice

Where is the World Bank Group headquartered?

  1. Washington, D.C.

  2. New York City

  3. London

  4. Tokyo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

Multiple choice

Which city is located closest to the Prime Meridian?

  1. London

  2. Greenwich

  3. Paris

  4. Rome
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Greenwich, England is located at 0° longitude and is the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of France?

  1. London

  2. Paris

  3. Rome

  4. Berlin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Paris is the capital of France.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an alternative destination in Africa?

  1. Cairo

  2. Cape Town

  3. Marrakech

  4. Dakar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dakar is an example of an alternative destination in Africa, as it is less popular than other African cities such as Cairo, Cape Town, and Marrakech.

Multiple choice

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is held annually in which city?

  1. Barcelona

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Berlin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is held annually in the city of Barcelona, Spain. It is the world's largest mobile industry trade show.