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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

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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B Correct answer
Explanation

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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C Correct answer
Explanation

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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Explanation

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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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the capital of the United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Chicago

  4. Washington, D.C.
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Explanation

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