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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
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Vienna
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Paris
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La Paz
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Canberra
A
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Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, known for its cultural heritage and imperial history. Paris is the capital of France, La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, and Canberra is the capital of Australia. This is a basic geography question about European capitals.
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Berlin
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Brasilia
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Brussels
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Santiago
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Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, inaugurated in 1960 as a planned city. Berlin is the capital of Germany, Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and Santiago is the capital of Chile. Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to promote development in the interior.
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Ottawa
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Brasilia
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Brussels
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Santiago
A
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Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located in the province of Ontario. It was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. The other options are capitals of different countries: Brasilia (Brazil), Brussels (Belgium), and Santiago (Chile).
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Brussels
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Beijing
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Paris
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La Paz
D
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La Paz is the administrative capital and seat of government of Bolivia, where the executive and legislative branches are located. Sucre is the constitutional capital and seat of the judiciary. This unique dual-capital system means La Paz functions as the de facto capital for most governmental purposes.
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Helsinki
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Buenos Aires
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Havana
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Berlin
B
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Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, located on the western shore of the Rio de la Plata estuary. It has been the capital since 1880. The other options are capitals of different countries: Helsinki (Finland), Havana (Cuba), and Berlin (Germany).
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Santiago
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Vienna
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Berlin
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La Paz
A
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Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, located in the country's central valley. It has been the political center of Chile since colonial times. The other options are capitals of different countries: Vienna (Austria), Berlin (Germany), and La Paz (Bolivia).
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Ottawa
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La Paz
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Beijing
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Canberra
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Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and has been so for most of China's history. It is the political, cultural, and educational center of the country. The other options are capitals of different countries: Ottawa (Canada), La Paz (Bolivia), and Canberra (Australia).
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Brussels
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Berlin
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Ottawa
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Helsinki
B
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Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, reunified as the capital after German reunification in 1990. It became the seat of government again in 1999. The other options are capitals of different countries: Brussels (Belgium), Ottawa (Canada), and Helsinki (Finland).
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Helsinki
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Santiago
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Brasilia
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Brussels
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Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Santiago is the capital of Chile, Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, and Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
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Helsinki
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Santiago
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Brasilia
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Brussels
A
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Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Santiago is the capital of Chile, Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, and Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
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Beijing
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Bogota
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Buenos Aires
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Helsinki
B
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Bogota is the capital and largest city of Colombia, situated high in the Andes mountains. Beijing is the capital of China, Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, and Helsinki is the capital of Finland.
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Beijing
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Havana
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La Paz
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Buenos Aires
B
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Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, located on the island's northern coast. Beijing is the capital of China, La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, and Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina.
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Brussels
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Havana
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Canberra
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Paris
A
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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union. Havana is the capital of Cuba, Canberra is the capital of Australia, and Paris is the capital of France.
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Bogota
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Santiago
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Brasilia
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Paris
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Paris is the capital and largest city of France, known for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. Bogota is the capital of Colombia, Santiago is the capital of Chile, and Brasilia is the capital of Brazil.
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Copenhagen
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Guatemala City
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Helsinki
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Tehran
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Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, Helsinki is the capital of Finland, and Tehran is the capital of Iran.