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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 is often referred to as the 'Football Capital of the World'?

  1. London

  2. Madrid

  3. Barcelona

  4. Rome
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London is home to some of the world's most famous football clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Multiple choice

Which city in Pakistan is known as the 'Qawwali Capital of the World'?

  1. Lahore

  2. Karachi

  3. Islamabad

  4. Peshawar
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Lahore, Pakistan, is known as the 'Qawwali Capital of the World' due to its rich tradition of Qawwali music and the presence of numerous Qawwali singers and musicians in the city.

Multiple choice

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

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Washington, D.C.

  4. Chicago
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of France?

  1. Paris

  2. London

  3. Rome

  4. Berlin
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Paris is the capital of France.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of Germany?

  1. Berlin

  2. London

  3. Rome

  4. Paris
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Berlin is the capital of Germany.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of Italy?

  1. Rome

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Berlin
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Rome is the capital of Italy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the capital of the United Kingdom?

  1. London

  2. Paris

  3. Rome

  4. Berlin
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London is the capital of the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which Nigerian city is home to the National Sports Museum?

  1. Lagos

  2. Abuja

  3. Port Harcourt

  4. Ibadan
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The National Sports Museum is located in Lagos, Nigeria. It is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of sports in Nigeria, showcasing the achievements of Nigerian athletes and teams.

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 of France.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Mongol Empire?

  1. Karakorum

  2. Beijing

  3. Samarkand

  4. Baghdad
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Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire from 1220 to 1260. It was located in the Mongolian Plateau in Central Asia.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mongol capital in China?

  1. Beijing

  2. Karakorum

  3. Samarkand

  4. Baghdad
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Beijing was the name of the Mongol capital in China.

Multiple choice

What is the Electoral Commission's headquarters?

  1. London

  2. Birmingham

  3. Manchester

  4. Glasgow
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The Electoral Commission's headquarters is in London.

Multiple choice

Where is CSSTEAP headquartered?

  1. Bangkok, Thailand

  2. New Delhi, India

  3. Beijing, China

  4. Tokyo, Japan
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CSSTEAP is headquartered in Dehradun, India.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Fatimid Dynasty?

  1. Cairo

  2. Tunis

  3. Mahdia

  4. Salemiyah
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Cairo was the capital of the Fatimid Dynasty from 969 CE onwards.

Multiple choice

Where is the ICC headquartered?

  1. The Hague, Netherlands

  2. New York City, United States

  3. Geneva, Switzerland

  4. London, United Kingdom
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The ICC is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.