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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 was the name of the Ottoman Empire's first capital city?

  1. Bursa

  2. Edirne

  3. Istanbul

  4. Ankara
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Bursa was the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire, from 1326 to 1365.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the capital city of the Han Dynasty?

  1. Chang'an

  2. Luoyang

  3. Nanjing

  4. Beijing
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Chang'an, also known as Xi'an today, served as the capital city of the Han Dynasty and was a major center of trade and culture.

Multiple choice

Where is the CDC headquarters located?

  1. Atlanta, Georgia.

  2. Washington, D.C.

  3. New York City, New York.

  4. Los Angeles, California.
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The CDC headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Multiple choice

Where are IMF speeches typically delivered?

  1. IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.

  2. IMF regional offices

  3. National central banks

  4. International conferences
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IMF speeches are typically delivered at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., IMF regional offices, national central banks, and international conferences.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Safavid Empire?

  1. Isfahan

  2. Tabriz

  3. Qazvin

  4. Mashhad
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Isfahan was the capital of the Safavid Empire from 1598 to 1722.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Safavid Empire?

  1. Isfahan

  2. Tabriz

  3. Qazvin

  4. Mashhad
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Isfahan was the capital of the Safavid Empire from 1598 to 1722.

Multiple choice

What is the headquarters of the ADB?

  1. Manila, Philippines

  2. Tokyo, Japan

  3. Beijing, China

  4. Seoul, Korea

  5. Jakarta, Indonesia
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The headquarters of the ADB is in Manila, Philippines.

Multiple choice

Where is the headquarters of the International Dance Council (CID) located?

  1. Paris, France

  2. London, United Kingdom

  3. New York City, United States

  4. Moscow, Russia
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The headquarters of the International Dance Council (CID) is located in Paris, France. CID is a non-governmental organization that promotes and supports dance around the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cities experiences a Mediterranean climate?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Srinagar
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None of the given cities experiences a Mediterranean climate.

Multiple choice

Which city has the highest public transportation ridership in Africa?

  1. Cairo

  2. Lagos

  3. Johannesburg

  4. Kinshasa
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Cairo has the highest public transportation ridership in Africa, with over 1 billion trips taken in 2019.

Multiple choice

The Cairo Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in which Egyptian city?

  1. Cairo

  2. Alexandria

  3. Luxor

  4. Aswan
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The Cairo Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Cairo, Egypt. It was first held in 1984.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Qajar Empire?

  1. Tehran

  2. Isfahan

  3. Shiraz

  4. Tabriz
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Tehran was the capital of the Qajar Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

  1. Vienna

  2. Budapest

  3. Prague

  4. Ljubljana
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Vienna was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the residence of the Emperor.

Multiple choice

Where are IMF Board of Governors meetings held?

  1. Washington, D.C.

  2. New York City

  3. London

  4. Tokyo
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IMF Board of Governors meetings are held at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) in January 2023?

  1. The Mexico City Summit

  2. The Washington, D.C. Summit

  3. The Ottawa Summit

  4. The Toronto Summit
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The Mexico City Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) that took place in Mexico City, Mexico in January 2023. The summit focused on strengthening economic ties and addressing migration and security issues.