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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Norway
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Sweden
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Netherlands
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Denmark
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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.
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Chile
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Bolivia
C
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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.
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United Kingdom
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New Zealand
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France
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Australia
B
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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.
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Myanmar
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Bhutan
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China
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Thailand
C
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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.
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Belgrade
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Belgium
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Bahrain
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Ireland
B
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.