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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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Bandon, OR
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Boston, MA
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Bangkok, Thailand
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none
A
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Bandon, Oregon is known as the 'Storm Capital of the World' due to its frequent and powerful Pacific storms. The city's location on the Oregon coast exposes it to intense weather conditions, making it famous for storm watching. Boston, Bangkok, and other cities are not specifically known for this title.
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none
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Las Vegas
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New York
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Washington
B
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Las Vegas is known as the 'Entertainment Capital of the World' due to its numerous casinos, shows, concerts, and entertainment venues that draw millions of visitors annually. New York and Washington, while culturally significant, are not specifically called by this title.
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Jerusalem
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Detroit, MI
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Dayton, Ohio
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none
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Jerusalem is called the 'City of Peace' based on the etymology of its name (from Hebrew 'Yerushalayim', meaning 'foundation of peace') despite its history of conflict. Detroit, Dayton, and other cities are not known by this title.
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Geneva
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Belaus
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Vienna
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Paris
C
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The IAEA headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria, at the Vienna International Centre. It was established in 1957 as the world's 'Atoms for Peace' organization.
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Rome,Italy
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Vienna, Austria
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Montreal, Canada
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Geneva, Switzerland
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is headquartered in Rome, Italy, where it was established in 1945. Geneva hosts WHO and ILO, Vienna hosts IAEA and OPEC, while Montreal hosts ICAO. FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition.
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Vienna, Austria
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Washington, D.C, USA
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Madrid, Spain
B
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The IAEA is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, established in 1957 as the world's central intergovernmental forum for peaceful nuclear cooperation. Vienna also hosts OPEC and UNODC. Geneva hosts WHO and WTO, while Washington hosts the World Bank and IMF.
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Madrid, Spain
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Washington, D.C, USA
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Montreal, Canada
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Rome, Italy
C
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ICAO is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, where it sets international standards for aviation safety and efficiency. Montreal also hosts the ICAO Assembly of 193 member states. Other major UN cities include Geneva (WHO, WTO), Vienna (IAEA, OPEC), and Nairobi (UNEP).
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Vienna, Austria
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Rome, Italy
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Paris, France
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Geneva, Switzerland
C
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UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France, established in 1945 to promote world peace through education, science, culture, and communication. Paris is also home to OECD. Geneva hosts WHO and WTO, while Vienna hosts IAEA and OPEC.
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Washington, D.C, USA
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Madrid, Spain
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Rome, Italy
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WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the global authority on international health within the UN system. Geneva hosts the WHO headquarters, World Health Assembly, and many other UN organizations including WTO and ILO. Washington D.C. hosts the World Bank and IMF.
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Berlin is the capital city of Germany and has been since reunification in 1990. Bonn was the capital of West Germany but not the unified Germany.
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canberra
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ottawa
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noricum
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vienna
D
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Vienna is the capital of Austria. Canberra is Australia's capital, Ottawa is Canada's capital, and Noricum was a Roman province in the Alpine region.
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bonn
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bern
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biscilla
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zurich
B
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Bern (or Berne) is the capital city of Switzerland. Bonn is a former German capital, Zurich is Switzerland's largest city but not the capital, and 'biscilla' appears to be a misspelling or fabricated term.
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bonn
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berlin
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bavaria
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danube
B
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Berlin is the capital of Germany. Bonn was the capital of West Germany during partition, Bavaria is a German state, and Danube is a major river flowing through several European countries including Germany.
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Santa Clara, California, USA
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Ireland
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Armonk, North Castle, New York,USA
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Walldorf, Germany
D
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SAP was founded and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, where it remains today. The other options are locations of other major tech companies (NVIDIA, IBM, various tech hubs).
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MADRID
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CANBERRA
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SPAIN
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BERNE
D
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Bern (spelled Berne) is the capital of Switzerland. Madrid is the capital of Spain, and Canberra is the capital of Australia. Option C 'Spain' is a country, not a capital city.