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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

What is the capital of Australia?

  1. Sydney

  2. Melbourne

  3. Canberra

  4. Perth
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Explanation

Canberra, the capital of Australia, is a planned city known for its modern architecture, cultural attractions, and scenic surroundings, including the Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley Griffin.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the IPC's headquarters?

  1. Bonn, Germany

  2. Lausanne, Switzerland

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. New York City, United States
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Explanation

The IPC's headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany.

Multiple choice

Which country's capital is Canberra?

  1. Australia

  2. New Zealand

  3. Canada

  4. India
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Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory.

Multiple choice

What 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 and most populous city of France, located in the northern part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of China?

  1. Beijing

  2. Shanghai

  3. Hong Kong

  4. Shenzhen
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Beijing, officially known as Beijing Municipality, is the capital and most populous city of the People's Republic of China.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Brazil?

  1. Rio de Janeiro

  2. São Paulo

  3. Brasília

  4. Salvador
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Brasília is the capital of Brazil, located in the central-western part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Japan?

  1. Tokyo

  2. Kyoto

  3. Osaka

  4. Yokohama
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Tokyo is the capital and most populous city of Japan, located on the southeastern coast of Honshu, the country's largest island.

Multiple choice

Which country's capital is Cairo?

  1. Egypt

  2. Libya

  3. Tunisia

  4. Algeria
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Cairo is the capital of Egypt, located in the northern part of the country.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Chicago

  4. Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C., officially known as the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Italy?

  1. Rome

  2. Milan

  3. Naples

  4. Turin
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Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, located in the central-western part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which country's capital is London?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Ireland

  3. Scotland

  4. Wales
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London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, located in the southeastern part of England.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Canada?

  1. Toronto

  2. Montreal

  3. Vancouver

  4. Ottawa
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Ottawa is the capital of Canada, located in the southeastern part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which city is the capital of Mexico?

  1. Mexico City

  2. Guadalajara

  3. Monterrey

  4. Puebla
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Mexico City, officially known as Ciudad de México, is the capital and largest city of Mexico, located in the central part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which country's capital is Berlin?

  1. Germany

  2. Austria

  3. Switzerland

  4. Poland
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Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, located in the northeastern part of the country.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Spain?

  1. Madrid

  2. Barcelona

  3. Valencia

  4. Seville
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Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in the central part of the country.