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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Santiago
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Lima
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Valparaíso
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Asunción
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Chile has Santiago as its administrative capital and official capital, while Valparaíso houses the National Congress. This dual-capital arrangement is unique, with Santiago being the primary capital city. Lima is the capital of Peru, and Asunción is the capital of Paraguay.
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Niger
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Abuja
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Saipan
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Nouméa
B
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Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in 1991, replacing Lagos. Niger is a neighboring country, not the capital. Saipan is in the Northern Mariana Islands, and Nouméa is the capital of New Caledonia.
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Paraguay
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Uruguay
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Zambia
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Portugal
D
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Lisbon is indeed the capital city of Portugal, located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Paraguay's capital is Asuncion, Uruguay's is Montevideo, and Zambia's is Lusaka.
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Pretoria
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Cape Town
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Johannesberg
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Bloemfontein
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Thames
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Neva
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St Lawrence
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Mapacho
C
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Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, Canada, is situated on the Island of Montreal at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence River and the Ottawa River. The St. Lawrence connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and is crucial for Montreal's port and economy. The Thames flows through London, while the Neva flows through Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The other options are incorrect: Peru is a country in South America, Chile is a country in South America, and Suva is the capital of Fiji, not related to Spain.
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Mogadhishu
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Madagascar
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Manchia
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Mangolirgha
A
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Mogadishu (note: the option has a slight spelling variation as 'Mogadhishu') is the capital and largest city of Somalia. The other options are incorrect: Madagascar is an island country off the coast of Africa, and 'Manchia' and 'Mangolirgha' appear to be fictional or misspelled names not related to Somalia's geography.
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Jakarta
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Kualalambur
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Jakaria
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kualamania
A
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Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. The other options are incorrect: Kuala Lumpur (misspelled as 'Kualalambur') is the capital of Malaysia, and 'Jakaria' and 'kualamania' appear to be fictional or misspelled names not related to Indonesia's geography.
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Belarus
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Poland
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Germany
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Ukraine
B
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Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, not Belarus, Germany, or Ukraine. It's been Poland's capital since the 16th century except for periods of partition. The city is located on the Vistula River in east-central Poland.
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Spain
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Germany
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Portugal
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France
C
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Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, not Spain, Germany, or France. It's one of the oldest cities in Western Europe and the westernmost capital of continental Europe. Lisbon is known for its historic architecture and coastal location.
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Germany
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Portugal
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France
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Spain
D
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Barcelona is a major city in Spain, specifically in the Catalonia region, not Germany, Portugal, or France. It's known for its architecture by Gaudi, Mediterranean beaches, and as host of the 1992 Olympics. Barcelona is Spain's second-largest city after Madrid.
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Indonesia
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Philippines
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Malaysia
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Vietnam
A
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Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of the island of Java. The other options are neighboring Southeast Asian countries but not where Jakarta is situated.
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Kenya
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South Africa
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Zimbabwe
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Namibia
A
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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, situated in East Africa. While South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are also African nations, Nairobi is specifically located in Kenya.
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Thailand
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China
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Myanmar
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Vietnam
C
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Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is the largest city and former capital of Myanmar (Burma) in Southeast Asia. Thailand, China, and Vietnam are neighboring countries but Yangon is specifically in Myanmar.
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Iraq
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Oman
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Saudi Arabia
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United Arab Emirates
C
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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. Iraq, Oman, and UAE are neighboring Middle Eastern countries but Riyadh is specifically in Saudi Arabia.