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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. Switzerland

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Poland

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Geneva is a major city in Switzerland, known for hosting international organizations like the Red Cross and United Nations offices. France borders Geneva but the city itself is in Switzerland.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Switzerland

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Poland

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

Geneva is a major city in Switzerland, known for hosting international organizations like the Red Cross and United Nations offices. France borders Geneva but the city itself is in Switzerland.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. North Korea

  4. South Korea

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea. China and Japan are nearby countries, while North Korea is a separate country on the same peninsula - Seoul is specifically in South Korea.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. United Arab Emirates

  2. Yeman

  3. Soudi Arebia

  4. Oman

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. The UAE, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia are all neighboring Arabian Peninsula countries, but Muscat is specifically in Oman.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Norway

  2. Sweden

  3. Netherlands

  4. Denmark

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. Sweden, Netherlands, and Denmark are all Scandinavian/Northern European countries but Oslo is specifically in Norway.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Chile

  2. Argentina

  3. Brazil

  4. Bolivia

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sao Paulo is a major city located in Brazil, the largest country in South America. Chile and Bolivia are also in South America but not where Sao Paulo is located. Argentina is a separate country to the south of Brazil.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. United Kingdom

  2. New Zealand

  3. France

  4. Australia

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is not in Australia, the UK, or France - those are completely separate countries.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Myanmar

  2. Bhutan

  3. China

  4. Thailand

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lhasa is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, which is part of China. It is not in Myanmar, Bhutan, or Thailand - those are separate countries in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Belgrade

  2. Belgium

  3. Bahrain

  4. Ireland

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Belgium is called the 'Cockpit of Europe' because of its strategic location at the crossroads of Western Europe, where many major battles were fought throughout history, particularly during the World Wars.