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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

Bulgaria

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Tirana

  3. Sofia

  4. Addis Ababa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, Tirana is the capital of Albania, and Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ethiopia

  1. Amman

  2. San Jose

  3. Tehran

  4. Addis Ababa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, and serves as the headquarters of the African Union. Amman is the capital of Jordan, San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica, and Tehran is the capital of Iran.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Lebanon

  1. Copenhagen

  2. New Delhi

  3. Beirut

  4. Havana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean coast. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, New Delhi is the capital of India, and Havana is the capital of Cuba.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Costa Rica

  1. San Jose

  2. Tehran

  3. Addis Ababa

  4. New Delhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. The other options listed are capitals of different countries: Tehran (Iran), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and New Delhi (India).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Guatemala

  1. Nicosia

  2. Addis Ababa

  3. Guatemala City

  4. Prague
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Guatemala City is the capital and largest city of Guatemala. It serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural center. The distractors are capitals of other countries: Nicosia (Cyprus), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and Prague (Czech Republic).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Guatemala

  1. Nicosia

  2. Addis Ababa

  3. Guatemala City

  4. Prague
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Guatemala City is the capital and largest city of Guatemala. It serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural center. The distractors are capitals of other countries: Nicosia (Cyprus), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and Prague (Czech Republic).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Iraq

  1. Tehran

  2. Baghdad

  3. Brussels

  4. Kabul
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq. Tehran is the capital of Iran, Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.

Multiple choice general knowledge

iceland

  1. Reykjavik

  2. Guatemala City

  3. Amman

  4. Beirut
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, Amman is the capital of Jordan, and Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Israel

  1. Nicosia

  2. Helsinki

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Jakarta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, though this status is internationally disputed. Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, Helsinki is Finland's capital, and Jakarta is Indonesia's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Afghanistan

  1. Vienna

  2. Baghdad

  3. New Delhi

  4. Kabul
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. Vienna is Austria's capital, Baghdad is Iraq's capital, and New Delhi is India's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

India

  1. New Delhi

  2. Delhi

  3. Iraq

  4. none
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New Delhi is the capital of India, specifically the capital district where the government operates. Delhi refers to the broader metropolitan area, but New Delhi is the official capital. Iraq is a country, not a city.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Indonesia

  1. Copenhagen

  2. Vienna

  3. both

  4. Jakarta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, located on the island of Java. Copenhagen is Denmark's capital, Vienna is Austria's capital, and 'both' is not a valid city name.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Iran

  1. Amman

  2. Tehran

  3. Tirana

  4. Sofia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. Amman is Jordan's capital, Tirana is Albania's capital, and Sofia is Bulgaria's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Belgium

  1. Havana

  2. Vienna

  3. Addis Ababa

  4. Brussels
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and headquarters of the European Union. Havana is Cuba's capital, Vienna is Austria's capital, and Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Czech Republic

  1. Baghdad

  2. Helsinki

  3. Prague

  4. Algiers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, known for its historic architecture. Baghdad is Iraq's capital, Helsinki is Finland's capital, and Algiers is Algeria's capital.