Geography · General Awareness
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
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Prague
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Lublin
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Warsaw
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Krakow
D
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Explanation
Krakow served as Poland's capital from 1038 to 1596 before Warsaw became the capital. Prague is in Czech Republic, Lublin is another Polish city but was never the capital.
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UNO – London
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WTO – Geneva
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FAO – Chicago
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ILO – New York
B
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Explanation
WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, making option B correct. The UNO is in New York (not London), FAO is in Rome (not Chicago), and ILO is also in Geneva (not New York), making this the only accurate headquarters pairing.
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London
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Pittsburgh
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Helsinki
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New York
B
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Explanation
The G-20 Summit meeting referred to in this question was held in Pittsburgh in 2009, during the global financial crisis. London hosted an earlier G-20 summit in 2009 as well, but Pittsburgh was the specific venue for this particular meeting being referenced.
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UNO – London
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WTO – Geneva
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FAO – Chicago
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ILO – New York
B
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WTO (World Trade Organization) headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland. UNO is in New York, FAO is in Rome, and ILO is also in Geneva (not New York).
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Niksic
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Hercgnovi
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Podgorica
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Bar
C
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Explanation
Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. Niksic, Herceg Novi (misspelled as 'Hercgnovi'), and Bar are other Montenegrin cities but not the capital. Podgorica was previously known as Titograd during the Yugoslav era.
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Monaco
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Valleta
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Podgorica
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Trondheim
A
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Monaco is unique in that the city-state and its capital share the same name. Valletta is the capital of Malta, Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro, and Trondheim is a city in Norway (not the capital - that's Oslo).
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Lillehammer
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Oslo
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Drammen
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Skien
B
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Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. Lillehammer hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, while Drammen and Skien are other Norwegian cities. Oslo was formerly known as Christiania.
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Valletta
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Chisinau
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Falesti
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Soroki
B
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Explanation
Chisinau (also spelled Kishinev) is the capital and largest city of Moldova. Valletta is the capital of Malta, while Falesti and Soroki are other Moldovan cities. Chisinau is located in the center of the country.
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Tetovo
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Kicevo
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Krusevo
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Skopje
D
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Explanation
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia (formerly known as Macedonia). Tetovo, Kicevo, and Krusevo are other Macedonian cities. Skopje is the largest city and has been a significant cultural and economic center in the Balkans.
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Mosta
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Sigglewi
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Valletta
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Zurrieq
C
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Explanation
Valletta is the capital city of Malta, located on the island's east coast. It was established in the 16th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic fortifications and Baroque architecture. Mosta, Sigglewi (likely a typo for Siggiewi), and Zurrieq are other Maltese towns but not the capital.
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Luxembourg
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Redange
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Bettembourg
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Wiltz
A
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Explanation
Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It sits at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers and is known for its fortified old town. Redange, Bettembourg, and Wiltz are other communes in Luxembourg but not the capital.
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Kaunas
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Vilnius
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Alytus
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Utena
C
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Explanation
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, situated on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River. It is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Vaduz is actually the capital of Liechtenstein, not Latvia. Alois appears to be a reference (possibly to the ruling family of Liechtenstein), and Jelgava is another Latvian city.
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Steg
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Triesen
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Vaduz
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Eschen
C
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Explanation
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, located along the Rhine River. It is the seat of the national parliament and the official residence of the reigning prince. Steg, Triesen, and Eschen are other municipalities in Liechtenstein but not the capital.
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Reykjavik
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Akureyri
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Kopavogur
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Vatneyri
A
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Explanation
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the country's southwest coast. It is the northernmost national capital in the world and was founded in 874 AD. Akureyri, Kopavogur, and Vatneyri (possibly referring to a village) are other Icelandic locations but not the capital.