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

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital City of Fiji

  1. Suva

  2. Dili

  3. Bishtek

  4. Astana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, located on the island of Viti Levu. It has been Fiji's capital since 1877 and is the political and administrative center of the country. Dili is East Timor's capital, Bishkek is Kyrgyzstan's, and Astana is Kazakhstan's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the state capital of Alaska?

  1. Seattle

  2. Phoenix

  3. Juneau

  4. Atlanta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Juneau is the state capital of Alaska. Seattle is in Washington state, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. Juneau has been Alaska's capital since 1906, even though it's not the state's largest city (that would be Anchorage).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Cognizant Technology Solutions

  1. California

  2. New Jersey

  3. Washington

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

Cognizant Technology Solutions is indeed headquartered in New Jersey, specifically in Teaneck. The company was founded in 1994 and is a major IT services provider. California, Washington, and Texas are incorrect as they are not the corporate headquarters location.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Headquarters of WestIndies

  1. Greater Antilles

  2. Antigua and Barbuda

  3. Port-au-Prince

  4. Santo Domingo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is headquartered in Antigua and Barbuda. This Caribbean nation has been the administrative center for West Indies cricket since the 2010s, overseeing cricket across multiple Caribbean nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The capital of Finland is:

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Stockholm

  3. Reykjavik

  4. Helsinki
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, and Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland. Helsinki has been Finland's capital since 1812.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The capital of Norway is:

  1. Reykjavik

  2. Oslo

  3. Ålesund

  4. Stockholm
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Oslo is the capital and largest city of Norway. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, and Ålesund is a Norwegian city but not the capital. Oslo has been Norway's capital since the 14th century.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The capital of Australia is:

  1. Canberra

  2. Melbourne

  3. Sydney

  4. Perth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne in 1908. While Sydney is the largest city and Melbourne was the temporary capital, Canberra was specifically designed as the capital city. Perth is a major city but not the capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The capital of Hungary is:

  1. Budapest

  2. Stockholm

  3. Sopron

  4. Amsterdam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, formed by the unification of Buda and Pest in 1873. Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, Sopron is a Hungarian city near the Austrian border, and Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The capital of South Korea is:

  1. Busan

  2. Incheon

  3. Daegu

  4. Seoul
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea. Busan is the second-largest city, Incheon is a major port city near Seoul, and Daegu is another major city. Seoul has been Korea's capital for over 600 years since the Joseon Dynasty.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The capital of Jordan is

  1. Oman

  2. Amman

  3. Syria

  4. Muscat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. Oman is a country, not a city. Syria is a neighboring country. Muscat is the capital of Oman. Amman has been Jordan's capital since the country's independence and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capitals of countries.

  1. Port Vila

  2. Lusaka

  3. Lima

  4. Montevideo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, making this a capitals identification question. Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, and Lima is the capital of Peru. Montevideo is the southernmost capital in the Americas.

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital city of Switzerland :

  1. Stockholm

  2. Madrid

  3. Bern

  4. Oslo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. Stockholm is Sweden's capital, Madrid is Spain's capital, and Oslo is Norway's capital. This is a basic geography fact.