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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. 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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Zürich

  2. Lucerne

  3. Biel/Bienne

  4. Bern

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

Bern has been the capital city of Switzerland since 1848. While Zurich is the largest city and financial center, Bern was chosen as the federal capital (seat of the federal government and parliament) when the Swiss federal state was established.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Punjab

  2. Valdivia

  3. CHina

  4. Adelaide

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

Valdivia in Chile is known as the 'City of Rivers' because it is situated at the confluence of the Calle-Calle and Cruces rivers, which form the Valdivia River. The city has multiple rivers flowing through it, earning this nickname.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Thames

  2. Rio de janeiro

  3. Wuhan

  4. Egypt

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

Wuhan, China is known as the 'City on Rivers' because it is located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Han River. The Yangtze is Asia's longest river, and Wuhan's position at this major river junction gives it this distinctive nickname.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tawi

  2. Jammu

  3. Chenab

  4. Poonch

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

Jammu and Kashmir has a unique dual-capital system due to its geographical and climatic conditions. Srinagar serves as the summer capital in the Kashmir Valley, while Jammu becomes the winter capital as it's more accessible during harsh winters. This practice is called 'durbar move' and continues to this day.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. La Rinoconada

  2. El Alto

  3. Quito

  4. La Paz

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

La Paz is the highest administrative capital in the world at approximately 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level. While El Alto is higher, it's a city within the La Paz metropolitan area, not a national capital itself.