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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 history
  1. Columbo

  2. Kandy

  3. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

  4. Galle

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C Correct answer
Explanation

While Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital and largest city, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the official administrative capital where the government is seated. Kandy was the former capital during the kingdom era. Galle is a major port city.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hawai Islands

  2. Madagascar

  3. Falkland islands

  4. Hokkaido

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

Port Stanley, now known as Stanley, is the capital of the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. The other options are incorrect: Hawaii Islands' capital is Honolulu (part of USA), Madagascar's capital is Antananarivo, and Hokkaido is a Japanese island (not a country) with Sapporo as its major city.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Serbia

  2. Somalia

  3. Sierra Leone

  4. Sechelles

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone, a West African country. Serbia's capital is Belgrade, Somalia's is Mogadishu, and Seychelles (spelled incorrectly as 'Sechelles') is Victoria.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Moscow

  2. Amtala

  3. Baku

  4. Azimbaijan

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

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. Moscow is Russia's capital, and 'Azimbaijan' appears to be a made-up distractor. Amtala is not a national capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lamber

  2. Lambem Place

  3. Lambeth Palace

  4. none of the above

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

Lambeth Palace has been the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for over 800 years. It serves as the Archbishop's home and office. 'Lamber' and 'Lambem Place' are incorrect names that don't correspond to any official residence.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. La Paz

  2. Le Jazz

  3. Lo Maz

  4. none of the above

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

La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia where the executive and legislative branches are located. The constitutional capital is Sucre, but La Paz serves as the seat of government and is the most commonly cited answer. 'Le Jazz' and 'Lo Maz' are not real places.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kabul

  2. Thimpu

  3. Yerevan

  4. New Delhi

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

Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia. Kabul is Afghanistan's capital, Thimpu is Bhutan's capital, and New Delhi is India's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Thimpu

  2. Bandar Seri Begawan

  3. Dhaka

  4. T'bilisi

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

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei. Thimpu is Bhutan's capital, Dhaka is Bangladesh's capital, and T'bilisi is Georgia's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Yerevan

  2. Beijing

  3. Phnom Penh

  4. Naypyidaw

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. Yerevan is Armenia's capital, Beijing is China's capital, and Naypyidaw is Myanmar's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Yerevan

  2. Phnom Penh

  3. Baku

  4. T'bilisi

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D Correct answer
Explanation

T'bilisi is the capital of Georgia (the country). Yerevan is Armenia's capital, Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital, and Baku is Azerbaijan's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Thimpu

  2. Beijing

  3. New Delhi

  4. Colombo

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

Thimpu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country. Beijing is the capital of China, New Delhi is the capital of India, and Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka - all are capitals of different Asian nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lincoln

  2. Califonia

  3. North Carolina

  4. Florida

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lincoln has been the capital of Nebraska since 1867, when it replaced Omaha. The city was named after Abraham Lincoln. California, North Carolina, and Florida are states, not cities, and none of them are capitals of Nebraska.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Florida

  2. Caribbean

  3. Chaguaramas

  4. None of the Above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The West Indies is a region of multiple nations and territories, each with its own capital (e.g., Port of Spain for Trinidad and Tobago, Bridgetown for Barbados). Florida is a U.S. state, 'Caribbean' is the sea, and Chaguaramas is a town in Trinidad - none are capitals of the entire West Indies.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Berlin

  2. Budapaste

  3. Alfeld

  4. Dassel

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Berlin has been the capital of Germany since reunification in 1990 and was also the capital during earlier periods. Budapest is Hungary's capital, while Alfeld and Dassel are German towns. The claimed answer is correct.