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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 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.

Multiple choice

Which city hosted the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships?

  1. Bogota, Colombia

  2. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  3. Anaheim, United States

  4. Cairo, Egypt
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The 2022 World Weightlifting Championships was held in Bogota, Colombia.

Multiple choice

Where is UNIDO headquartered?

  1. Vienna, Austria

  2. New York, USA

  3. Geneva, Switzerland

  4. London, UK
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UNIDO is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Multiple choice

Which city was the site of a massacre of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys by Serb forces in July 1995?

  1. Srebrenica

  2. Zepa

  3. Gorazde

  4. Foca
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Srebrenica was the site of a massacre of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys by Serb forces in July 1995.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the headquarters of the WTO?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. New York, United States

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. Paris, France
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The headquarters of the WTO is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

What is the headquarters of UNEP?

  1. New York, USA

  2. Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Nairobi, Kenya

  4. London, UK
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UNEP's headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Multiple choice

What is the headquarters of UNEP?

  1. Nairobi, Kenya

  2. New York, USA

  3. Geneva, Switzerland

  4. London, UK
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UNEP's headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital city of Australia?

  1. Sydney

  2. Melbourne

  3. Brisbane

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital city of the United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Washington, D.C.

  4. Chicago
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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States, located in the District of Columbia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital city of China?

  1. Shanghai

  2. Beijing

  3. Hong Kong

  4. Guangzhou
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Beijing is the capital city of China, located in the municipality of Beijing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital city of Brazil?

  1. Rio de Janeiro

  2. São Paulo

  3. Brasília

  4. Salvador
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Brasília is the capital city of Brazil, located in the Federal District.

Multiple choice

Which city is considered to be a global hub for climate migrants?

  1. Dhaka

  2. Lagos

  3. Cairo

  4. Manila
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Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is considered to be a global hub for climate migrants due to its vulnerability to flooding and other climate-related hazards.

Multiple choice

Where is the Secretariat of the Basel Convention located?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. Nairobi, Kenya

  3. Vienna, Austria

  4. Montreal, Canada
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The Secretariat of the Basel Convention is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the capital of the United States?

  1. Washington, D.C.

  2. New York City

  3. Los Angeles

  4. Chicago
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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the capital of Australia?

  1. Sydney

  2. Melbourne

  3. Brisbane

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