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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. Bergen

  2. Stockholm

  3. Cristiania

  4. Oslo

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

Oslo is the capital of Norway. Bergen is another major Norwegian city but not the capital. Stockholm is Sweden's capital. 'Cristiania' is Oslo's historical name (1624-1924), making it a plausible but outdated option.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Afanistan

  2. Egypt

  3. Zambia

  4. China

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

Country code 20 belongs to Egypt. Note there's a typo in option A ('Afanistan' should be 'Afghanistan'). Zambia uses 260, China uses 86, and Afghanistan would use 93. Egypt has used code 20 since the international dialling system was established.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. San Salvador

  2. Santo Domingo

  3. Saint George's

  4. Pristina

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

San Salvador is the capital city of El Salvador. Santo Domingo is Dominican Republic's capital, Saint George's is Grenada's capital, and Pristina is Kosovo's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Vilnius

  2. Tallinn

  3. Libreville

  4. Budapest

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

Budapest is the capital of Hungary. Vilnius is Lithuania's capital, Tallinn is Estonia's capital, and Libreville is Gabon's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Palau

  2. Montenegro

  3. Romania

  4. Senegal

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

Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro, a country in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast. Palau is an island country in the Pacific with capital Ngerulmud. Romania's capital is Bucharest. Senegal's capital is Dakar.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Brussels

  2. Buenos Aires

  3. Zagreb

  4. Melekeok

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

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and headquarters of the European Union. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, Zagreb is Croatia's capital, and Melekeok is Palau's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Baghdad

  2. Tehran

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Bishkek

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

Tehran is the capital of Iran. Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, Jerusalem is Israel's claimed capital, and Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Bishkek

  2. Jerusalem

  3. Baghdad

  4. Tehran

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

Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, situated on the Tigris River. It was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, remaining one of the most important cities in the Arab world.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Jerusalem

  2. Jakarta

  3. Tehran

  4. Nairobi

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

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, though this status is not internationally recognized by all countries due to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. It is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Nigeria

  2. Palau

  3. Samoa

  4. Slovenia

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

Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, a West African country. It replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991 in a planned move to create a more centrally located and neutral capital city that better represents Nigeria's ethnic and religious diversity.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Yemen

  2. Taiwan

  3. Uganda

  4. Tunisia

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda, located in East Africa. Yemen's capital is Sana'a, Taiwan's capital is Taipei, and Tunisia's capital is Tunis. Uganda is a landlocked country bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. New Delhi

  2. Colombo

  3. Kathmandu

  4. Jakarta

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D Correct answer
Explanation

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has its secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. New Delhi is India's capital, Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital, and Kathmandu is Nepal's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Geneva

  2. Paris

  3. Washington

  4. New York

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nuclear Security Summit in April 2010 was hosted in Washington by U.S. President Barack Obama. This landmark summit brought together 47 countries to discuss securing nuclear materials and preventing nuclear terrorism. Subsequent summits were held in Seoul (2012), The Hague (2014), and other locations.