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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. Idaho Springs

  2. Boise

  3. Dublin

  4. Saint Paul

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

Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho, located in the western part of the state. It was incorporated as a city in 1864 and became the territorial capital in 1866. Idaho Springs is in Colorado, Dublin is in Ireland, and Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, not Idaho.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Omaha

  2. Washington D. C.

  3. Des Moines

  4. Lincoln

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

Lincoln has been the capital of Nebraska since 1867, named after President Abraham Lincoln. It was chosen as the capital when Nebraska became a state. Omaha is Nebraska's largest city but not its capital; Washington D.C. is the national capital; and Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. New York City

  2. Las Vegas

  3. Carson City

  4. Des Moines

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

Carson City has been the capital of Nevada since 1871, named after frontier scout Kit Carson. Las Vegas is Nevada's most famous city but not its capital. New York City is in New York state, and Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Harrisburg

  2. Philadelphia

  3. Columbia

  4. El Paso

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

Harrisburg has been the capital of Pennsylvania since 1812, situated along the Susquehanna River. Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city but has not been the capital since the early 19th century. Columbia is a city in South Carolina, and El Paso is in Texas.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Houston

  2. Dallas

  3. Fort Worth

  4. Austin

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

Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1839, chosen for its central location within the republic. Houston is Texas's largest city, Dallas and Fort Worth are major metropolitan areas, but none are the capital. Austin is known for its music scene and as the home of the University of Texas.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jersey City

  2. Newark

  3. Albany

  4. Trenton

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

Trenton is the capital of New Jersey, not its largest city. Newark and Jersey City are major cities in NJ, while Albany is actually New York's capital. State capitals are often smaller cities chosen for central location.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Olympia

  2. Charleston

  3. Seattle

  4. Cheyenne

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

Olympia is the capital of Washington state, located at the southern end of Puget Sound. Seattle is Washington's largest city but not its capital. Charleston is West Virginia's capital, and Cheyenne is Wyoming's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Providence

  2. Nashville

  3. Memphis

  4. Sioux Falls

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

Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and also known as 'Music City USA'. Memphis is Tennessee's largest city but not the capital. Providence is Rhode Island's capital, and Sioux Falls is in South Dakota.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Seattle

  2. Raleigh

  3. Charlotte

  4. Albany

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

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. Charlotte is NC's largest city. Seattle is in Washington, and Albany is New York's capital - both are wrong.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lansing

  2. Albany

  3. Detroit

  4. Austin

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

Lansing is the capital of Michigan, chosen in 1847 for its central location. Detroit is Michigan's largest and most famous city but not the capital. Austin is Texas's capital, and Albany is New York's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Barbados

  2. Cape Town

  3. Singapore

  4. US

  5. Mumbai

  6. None of these

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

TCS operates for VAA from overseas locations, and the US is one such location. This question tests knowledge of TCS's global service delivery for the VAA account. The other options listed (Barbados, Cape Town, Singapore, Mumbai) are either domestic or not currently part of TCS's VAA operations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Libya

  2. Sudan

  3. Egypt

  4. Turkey

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

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, located on the Nile River. It's not in Libya, Sudan, or Turkey - those are separate North African and Middle Eastern countries.