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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 general knowledge
  1. Bujumbura

  2. Reykjavik

  3. Valletta

  4. Managua

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bujumbura is the largest city and former capital of Burundi in East Africa. In 2019, Burundi officially moved its political capital to Gitega, though Bujumbura remains the economic center. The other options are capitals of Iceland (Reykjavik), Malta (Valletta), and Nicaragua (Managua).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. San Salvador

  2. Riga

  3. San Juan

  4. Honiara

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador, located in Central America. The other options are capitals of different countries: Riga (Latvia), San Juan (Puerto Rico, a US territory), and Honiara (Solomon Islands).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. St. Hellier

  2. Douglas

  3. Libreville

  4. Willemstad

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa. The other options are capitals of different territories: St. Hellier (Jersey), Douglas (Isle of Man), and Willemstad (Curaçao).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Victoria

  2. San Marino

  3. Port Moresby

  4. Conakry

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The other options are capitals of different countries: Victoria (Seychelles), San Marino (San Marino), and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Franc

  2. Colón

  3. Lev

  4. Koruna

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Comoros uses the Comorian Franc as its official currency. This island nation in East Africa uses a currency shared with the French monetary system due to historical colonial ties. The other options are: Colón (Costa Rica, historically), Lev (Bulgaria), and Koruna (Czech Republic).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dram

  2. Manat

  3. Ngultrum

  4. Pula

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Azerbaijan's currency is the Manat (code: AZN). The manat has been Azerbaijan's currency since 1992, with the current 'new manat' introduced in 2006. Other options: Dram (Armenia), Ngultrum (Bhutan), Pula (Botswana). Azerbaijan is located in the South Caucasus region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pula

  2. Lev

  3. Real

  4. Riel

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cambodia's official currency is the Riel (KHR), though US dollars are widely accepted in practice throughout the country. The Real is Brazilian, Pula is Botswanan, and Lev is Bulgarian.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Cedi

  2. Hryvna

  3. Manat

  4. Naira

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ghana's currency is the Cedi (GHS), one of Africa's more stable currencies introduced in 1965. The Hryvna is Ukrainian, Manat is Azerbaijani, and Naira is Nigerian.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dram

  2. Som

  3. Hryvna

  4. Koruna

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kyrgyzstan uses the Som (KGS), its currency since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Several Central Asian countries use 'Som' - Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and others.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Valencia

  2. Maracay

  3. Caracas

  4. Barcelona

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela. Located in the northern part of the country in a valley, it's been the political and economic center since colonial times.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nigeria

  2. Seri Begawan Brunei

  3. Guinea

  4. Hungary

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei (not 'Bandar' alone). The question has a typo - it should ask for 'Capital of Brunei' not 'Capital of Bandar'. Despite this, option B correctly identifies Brunei's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Eritrea

  2. Central African Republic

  3. Lebanon

  4. Qatar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bangui is indeed the capital of the Central African Republic. The question is correctly formed - it asks for the country whose capital is Bangui. Options A, C, D are different countries entirely.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Azerbaijan

  2. Guinea

  3. Saint Kitts and Nevis

  4. Syria

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean island nation. The question is correctly formed. Options A, B, D are different countries (Azerbaijan, Guinea, Syria) not related to Basseterre.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mali

  2. Denmark

  3. People's Republic of China

  4. Slovakia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question is phrased incorrectly - Beijing is itself a capital city (of China), not something that has a capital. Option C 'People's Republic of China' is the country that Beijing is the capital of, making this the intended answer despite the garbled question phrasing. The other options (Mali, Denmark, Slovakia) are unrelated countries.