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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

Korea, South

  1. Baghdad

  2. Thimphu

  3. Seoul

  4. Astana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, and Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Kuwait

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Kuwait City

  3. Astana

  4. Phnom-Penh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kuwait City is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Jerusalem is the declared capital of Israel, Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, and Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Kyrgyzstan

  1. Bishtek

  2. Pyongyang

  3. Baghdad

  4. Jakarta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian nation. The other options are capitals of different countries: Pyongyang (North Korea), Baghdad (Iraq), and Jakarta (Indonesia). Note that option A has a spelling error - it should be 'Bishkek' not 'Bishtek'.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Laos

  1. Baghdad

  2. Jakarta

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Vientiane
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the Mekong River. The other options are capitals of Iraq (Baghdad), Indonesia (Jakarta), and Israel (Jerusalem).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Greece

  1. Athens

  2. Asmara

  3. Avarua

  4. Bamako
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, known as the birthplace of democracy and Western civilization. The other options are capitals of different countries: Asmara (Eritrea), Avarua (Cook Islands), and Bamako (Mali).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Serbia

  1. Serbia

  2. Belgrade

  3. Belmopan

  4. Bishkek
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Option A 'Serbia' is the country itself, not its capital. Belmopan is the capital of Belize, and Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Barbados

  1. Bucharest

  2. Brussels

  3. Brazzaville

  4. Bridgetown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados, a Caribbean island nation. The other options are capitals of different countries: Bucharest (Romania), Brussels (Belgium), and Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Denmark

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Damascus

  3. Dili

  4. Djibouti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. The other options are capitals of different countries: Damascus (Syria), Dili (East Timor), and Djibouti (Djibouti).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Denmark

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Damascus

  3. Dili

  4. Djibouti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. The other options are capitals of different countries: Damascus (Syria), Dili (East Timor), and Djibouti (Djibouti).

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital of Venezuela

  1. Cockburn Town

  2. Cardiff

  3. Caracas

  4. Cockburn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, located in a valley in the northern part of the country. The other options are: Cockburn Town (Turks and Caicos Islands), Cardiff (Wales), and Cockburn (not a major capital - incomplete option name).

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital of Venezuela

  1. Cockburn Town

  2. Cardiff

  3. Caracas

  4. Cockburn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, located in a valley in the northern part of the country. The other options are: Cockburn Town (Turks and Caicos Islands), Cardiff (Wales), and Cockburn (not a major capital - incomplete option name).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Burma

  1. Yaoundé

  2. São Paulo

  3. Yangon

  4. Naypyidaw
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Naypyidaw has been the capital of Myanmar (Burma) since 2005. Yangon (Rangoon) was the previous capital. Yaoundé is in Cameroon and São Paulo is in Brazil.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Cameroon

  1. Yaoundé

  2. Ottawa

  3. Naypyidaw

  4. Abidjan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar, and Abidjan is the largest city (though not the capital) of Ivory Coast.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Canada

  1. Toronto

  2. Almaty

  3. Ottawa

  4. Guayaquil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Toronto is the largest city but not the capital. Almaty is in Kazakhstan, and Guayaquil is in Ecuador. Ottawa has served as the capital since 1857.