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
  1. Helsinki

  2. Bratislava

  3. Brussels

  4. Budapest

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

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. Helsinki is Finland's capital, Brussels is Belgium's capital, and Budapest is Hungary's capital. These are all European capitals but for different countries.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bridgetown

  2. Honduras

  3. Port-au-Prince

  4. Belize

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

Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti. Bridgetown is Barbados's capital, Honduras is a country (not a city), and Belize is both a country and a city but not Haiti's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bridgetown

  2. Georgetown

  3. St. John's

  4. Kingston

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

St. John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. Bridgetown is Barbados's capital, Georgetown can refer to multiple cities (including Guyana's capital), and Kingston is Jamaica's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Taipei

  2. Seoul

  3. Peking

  4. Beijing

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

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. Seoul is South Korea's capital, Peking is the old Western name for Beijing (now rarely used), and Beijing is China's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vienna has been the capital of Austria for centuries and is known for its rich cultural heritage, including classical music, imperial architecture, and institutions like the United Nations offices. It's Austria's largest city and political center.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Phnom Penh is indeed the capital of Cambodia (misspelled as 'Combodia'). It's the country's largest city and economic center, located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The city has been Cambodia's capital since the French colonial period.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Quito

  2. Prague

  3. Cario

  4. Asmara

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

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia). Known as 'Praha' in Czech, it's famous for its historic Old Town, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and being the political and cultural heart of the country. Note that option C has 'Cairo' misspelled as 'Cario.'

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bissau

  2. Accra

  3. Athens

  4. Conakry

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

Accra has been the capital of Ghana since 1877 and is the country's largest city and major economic hub. It's located on Ghana's Atlantic coast and serves as the administrative and communications center. The other options are capitals of Guinea-Bissau, Greece, and Guinea respectively.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, formed by the unification of Buda, Óbuda, and Pest in 1873. It's Hungary's political, cultural, and economic center, known for its Parliament building, thermal baths, and Danube River views. Despite the spacing error, the factual statement is correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mali

  2. Madagascar

  3. Laos

  4. Mexico

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

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, located in the island nation's central highlands. It's the largest city and administrative center, known for its historic neighborhoods and the Queen's Palace (Rova). Madagascar is a large island nation off the southeast coast of Africa.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman, located on the country's northern coast. It's a major port city and the Sultanate's political and administrative center, known for its modern architecture alongside historic forts and the Sultan's palace. Oman is a Middle Eastern country on the Arabian Peninsula.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Harare

  2. Tanzania

  3. cape town

  4. Cairo

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

Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. Tanzania is a country, not a city. Cape Town is a major city in South Africa (legislative capital), and Cairo is the capital of Egypt. Note that Cape Town should be capitalized in the option.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Berlin

  2. Geneva

  3. London

  4. Brussels

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The European Parliament is primarily located in Brussels, Belgium, though it also holds sessions in Strasbourg, France. Berlin is Germany's capital, Geneva hosts many UN organizations, and London left the EU with Brexit.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Hongkong

  2. Beijing

  3. Shanghai

  4. Guang Zhou

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Beijing has been China's capital for most of the last several centuries, serving as the political and cultural center of the country and home to the Chinese government.