Geography ยท General Awareness
World Geography and Capitals
2,932 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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Lisbon
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Ankara
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Rome
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Stockholm
C
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Italy's capital is Rome, making option C correct. Lisbon is Portugal's capital, Ankara is Turkey's, and Stockholm is Sweden's.
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Moscow
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London
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Tokyo
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Damascus
C
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Japan's capital is Tokyo, making option C correct. Moscow is Russia's capital, London is United Kingdom's, and Damascus is Syria's.
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Riyadh
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Kabul
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Amman
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Taipei
C
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Jordan's capital is Amman, making option C correct. Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital, Kabul is Afghanistan's, and Taipei is Taiwan's.
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Singapore City
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Tirana
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Pyongyang
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Dodoma
C
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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.
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Cape Town
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Algiers
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Seoul
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Bangkok
C
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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.
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Male
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Ankara
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Madrid
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Canberra
A
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The Maldives' capital is Male, making option A correct. Ankara is Turkey's capital, Madrid is Spain's, and Canberra is Australia's.
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Port Louis
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London
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Khartoum
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Vienna
A
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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).
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Kathmandu
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Washington
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Stockholm
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Manama
A
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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).
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Wellington
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Vatican City
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Damascus
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Oslo
A
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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).
D
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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.
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Belgrade
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Dodoma
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Wellington
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Abuja
D
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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.
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Lusaka
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Bangkok
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Niamey
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Oslo
D
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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.
D
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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.
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Singapore City
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Lusaka
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Stockholm
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Ankara
A
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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.
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Harare
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Damascus
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London
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Cape Town
D
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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.