Geography · General Awareness
World Geography and Capitals
2,948 Questions
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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Munich, Germany
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Paris, France
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London, UK
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Zürich, Switzerland
D
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Explanation
FIFA's headquarters has been in Zurich, Switzerland since 1932. Despite being founded in Paris, the organization moved to Switzerland due to the country's political neutrality and stability. Zurich remains the administrative center where FIFA's congresses and key decisions are made, though football's global reach extends far beyond this single location.
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Australia
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Africa
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India
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London
B
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Explanation
MTV Roadies Season 7 (titled Roadies 7.0) was filmed in Africa. This season featured contestants traveling across various African locations, which was a departure from previous seasons that were primarily based in India.
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Jerusalem
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Bethlehem
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Gaza
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Palestine
B
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According to the New Testament (Gospel of Matthew and Luke), Jesus was born in Bethlehem, making option B correct. Jerusalem is where Jesus was crucified and later preached, but it is not the birthplace. Gaza is an ancient Philistine city mentioned in the Bible but unrelated to Jesus's birth. Palestine is a modern geographical region, not a specific city. The distinction between birthplace (Bethlehem) and ministry locations (Jerusalem, Nazareth) is key.
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Phnom Penh
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Buenos Aires
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Santiago
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Atacama
B
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Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It's an autonomous city and major port on the Rio de la Plata, known for its European-style architecture and rich cultural heritage.
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Minsk
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Vienna
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Zagreb
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Porto Novo
C
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Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It's situated in the northwest of the country along the Sava river and is Croatia's political, economic, and cultural center.
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Wellington
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Christchurch
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Auckland
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Stewart Island
A
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Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It's the second-largest urban area and houses the nation's government, including the Parliament and Supreme Court.
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New York
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Washington, DC
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
B
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Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) is the capital of the United States. It's a federal district located on the East Coast, named after George Washington, and is not part of any state.
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Santiago
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Sierra de los Organos
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Trinidad
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Havana
D
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Explanation
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. Santiago is a major city but not the capital, while Sierra de los Organos is a mountain range and Trinidad is a colonial city.
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Glasgow
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Tórshavn
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Copenhagen
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Aberdeen
C
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Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Glasgow and Aberdeen are cities in Scotland, while Torshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands (a Danish territory).
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Amman
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Durga
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kali
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Tiberias
A
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Explanation
Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, located in the north-western part of the country. Tiberias is a city in Israel, while Durga and Kali are Hindu goddesses, not geographical locations.
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Bothnia
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Lapland
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Helsinki
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Saimaa
C
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Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Bothnia and Saimaa are geographical regions/bodies of water in Finland, while Lapland is a northern region known for its Arctic wilderness.
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Asmara
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Eritrea
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Djibouti
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Nuuk
D
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Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland, located on the country's southwestern coast. It has been Greenland's capital since the colonial period and remains the political and cultural center of the country. Asmara is the capital of Eritrea, and Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti - both are African cities.
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Boston
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Austin
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Charleston
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Salem
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Boston
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Salem
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Columbus
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Raleigh
C
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Explanation
Columbus has been Ohio's state capital since 1816, chosen for its central location within the state. It's the most populous city in Ohio and home to Ohio State University.
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Boston
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Jackson
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Santa Fe
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Raleigh
A
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Boston, founded in 1630, is not only Massachusetts' capital but also its largest city and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It played a central role in the American Revolution.