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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
  1. Lisbon

  2. Ankara

  3. Rome

  4. Stockholm

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

Italy's capital is Rome, making option C correct. Lisbon is Portugal's capital, Ankara is Turkey's, and Stockholm is Sweden's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Moscow

  2. London

  3. Tokyo

  4. Damascus

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

Japan's capital is Tokyo, making option C correct. Moscow is Russia's capital, London is United Kingdom's, and Damascus is Syria's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Riyadh

  2. Kabul

  3. Amman

  4. Taipei

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

Jordan's capital is Amman, making option C correct. Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital, Kabul is Afghanistan's, and Taipei is Taiwan's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Singapore City

  2. Tirana

  3. Pyongyang

  4. Dodoma

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

North Korea's capital is Pyongyang, making option C correct. Singapore City is Singapore's capital, Tirana is Albania's, and Dodoma is Tanzania's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Cape Town

  2. Algiers

  3. Seoul

  4. Bangkok

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

South Korea's capital is Seoul, making option C correct. Cape Town is a major South African city (not capital), Algiers is Algeria's capital, and Bangkok is Thailand's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Port Louis

  2. London

  3. Khartoum

  4. Vienna

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

Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, located on the northwest coast of the island. It serves as the country's economic, cultural, and political center. The other options are capitals of different countries: London (UK), Khartoum (Sudan), and Vienna (Austria).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kathmandu

  2. Washington

  3. Stockholm

  4. Manama

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

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in a valley in the Himalayas. It has been the political and cultural center of Nepal for centuries. The other options are capitals of different countries: Washington (USA), Stockholm (Sweden), and Manama (Bahrain).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Wellington

  2. Vatican City

  3. Damascus

  4. Oslo

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

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It is the second-largest urban area in New Zealand and the political capital since 1865. The other options are capitals of different countries: Vatican City (independent city-state), Damascus (Syria), and Oslo (Norway).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hanoi

  2. Taipei

  3. Lima

  4. Niamey

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

Niger is a West African country and its capital city is Niamey. Hanoi is Vietnam's capital, Taipei is Taiwan's capital, and Lima is Peru's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Belgrade

  2. Dodoma

  3. Wellington

  4. Abuja

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

Nigeria is a West African country and its capital city is Abuja (since 1991, replacing Lagos). Belgrade is Serbia's capital, Dodoma is Tanzania's capital, and Wellington is New Zealand's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lusaka

  2. Bangkok

  3. Niamey

  4. Oslo

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

Norway is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe and its capital is Oslo. Lusaka is Zambia's capital, Bangkok is Thailand's capital, and Niamey is Niger's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Harare

  2. Hanoi

  3. Dodoma

  4. Lima

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Peru is a South American country and its capital is Lima. Harare is Zimbabwe's capital, Hanoi is Vietnam's capital, and Dodoma is Tanzania's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Singapore City

  2. Lusaka

  3. Stockholm

  4. Ankara

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

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. As a city-state, Singapore does not have a separate capital city - the entire country is essentially one city. While often called "Singapore City," this is not an official administrative designation. Lusaka is Zambia's capital, Stockholm is Sweden's capital, and Ankara is Turkey's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Harare

  2. Damascus

  3. London

  4. Cape Town

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

South Africa has three capital cities: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Cape Town is the legislative capital where Parliament sits. Harare is Zimbabwe's capital, Damascus is Syria's capital, and London is the UK's capital.