Geography · General Awareness
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
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Thimpu
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Bandar Seri Begawan
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Dhaka
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T'bilisi
B
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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.
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Yerevan
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Beijing
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Phnom Penh
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Naypyidaw
C
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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. Yerevan is Armenia's capital, Beijing is China's capital, and Naypyidaw is Myanmar's capital.
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Yerevan
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Phnom Penh
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Baku
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T'bilisi
D
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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.
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Thimpu
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Beijing
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New Delhi
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Colombo
A
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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.
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Lincoln
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Califonia
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North Carolina
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Florida
A
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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.
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Florida
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Caribbean
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Chaguaramas
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None of the Above
D
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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.
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Berlin
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Budapaste
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Alfeld
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Dassel
A
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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.
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Zürich
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Lucerne
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Biel/Bienne
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Bern
D
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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.
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Alaska
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Spain
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Libya
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None of the above
C
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Tripoli is the capital city of Libya, located in North Africa. It has been the political and cultural center of Libya throughout its modern history.
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Punjab
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Valdivia
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CHina
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Adelaide
B
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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.
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Thames
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Rio de janeiro
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Wuhan
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Egypt
C
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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.
B
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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.
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La Rinoconada
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El Alto
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Quito
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La Paz
D
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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.
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head
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the capital
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kingdom
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main place
B
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Seoul derives from the Korean word meaning 'capital city.' The question asks for the meaning of Seoul itself, which is literally 'the capital' in Korean. This is a straightforward etymology question.
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Australia
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Africa
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North America
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Japan
A
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Canberra has been the capital city of Australia since 1913, chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne. It's a planned city located in the Australian Capital Territory.