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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

capital of Zambia

  1. Hanoi

  2. Sanaa

  3. Lusaka

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

Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. The other cities are capitals of other countries: Hanoi (Vietnam), Sanaa (Yemen), and Harare (Zimbabwe).

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital of Yemen

  1. Hanoi

  2. Sanaa

  3. Lusaka

  4. Harare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanaa is the capital of Yemen. Hanoi is Vietnam's capital, Lusaka is Zambia's capital, and Harare is Zimbabwe's capital, so they are distractors.

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital of Vietnam

  1. Harare

  2. Lusaka

  3. Sanaa

  4. Hanoi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. The other options are capitals of African nations: Harare is Zimbabwe's capital, Lusaka is Zambia's capital, and Sanaa is Yemen's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

capital of Venezuela

  1. Vatican City

  2. Lusaka

  3. Caracas

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

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas, matching option C. The other cities are capitals of different countries: Vatican City (Vatican City), Lusaka (Zambia), and Hanoi (Vietnam).

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Capital of Australia?

  1. Manama

  2. Ankara

  3. Sofia

  4. Caracas

  5. Prt-Vila

  6. Canberra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
F Correct answer
Explanation

Canberra is the capital of Australia, established in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne. The distractors are capitals of Bahrain (Manama), Turkey (Ankara), Bulgaria (Sofia), Venezuela (Caracas), and Vanuatu (Port-Vila).

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Capital of Austria?

  1. Vienna

  2. Manama

  3. Minsk

  4. Caracas

  5. Prt-Vila

  6. Canberra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, known for its cultural heritage and as the seat of many international organizations. The distractors are capitals of Bahrain (Manama), Belarus (Minsk), Venezuela (Caracas), Vanuatu (Port-Vila), and Australia (Canberra).

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Capital of belgium?

  1. Manama

  2. Minsk

  3. Sofia

  4. Porto-Novo

  5. Brussels

  6. Belmopan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union. The distractors are capitals of Bahrain (Manama), Belarus (Minsk), Bulgaria (Sofia), Benin (Porto-Novo), and Belize (Belmopan).

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Capital of Turkey?

  1. Harere

  2. Sanaa

  3. Ankara

  4. Hanoi

  5. Caracas

  6. Prt-Vila
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ankara is the capital of Turkey, replacing Istanbul in 1923. The distractors are capitals of Zimbabwe (Harare), Yemen (Sanaa), Vietnam (Hanoi), Venezuela (Caracas), and Vanuatu (Port-Vila).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Oklahoma

  1. Frankfort

  2. Topeka

  3. Montpelier

  4. Oklahoma City
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oklahoma City became the capital of Oklahoma in 1910, replacing Guthrie. The other options are capitals of different states: Frankfort (Kentucky), Topeka (Kansas), and Montpelier (Vermont).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Albany is the capital of

  1. New York

  2. New Hampshire

  3. New Mexico

  4. New Jersey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Albany has been the capital of New York since 1797. The other 'New' states have different capitals: Concord (New Hampshire), Santa Fe (New Mexico), and Trenton (New Jersey).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Maine

  1. Carson City

  2. Albany

  3. Augusta

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

Augusta has been the capital of Maine since 1832. The distractors are capitals of other states: Carson City (Nevada), Albany (New York), and Jefferson City (Missouri).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Washington

  1. Columbia

  2. Olympia

  3. Cheyenne

  4. Colombus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Olympia is the capital of Washington state. Columbia refers to Maryland/Missouri capitals, Cheyenne is Wyoming's capital, and 'Colombus' is a misspelling of Columbus (Ohio).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Vermont

  1. Richmond

  2. Carson City

  3. Montpelier

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

Montpelier is the capital of Vermont and is the smallest state capital in the US by population. The other options are capitals of Virginia (Richmond), Nevada (Carson City), and Tennessee (Nashville).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Virginia

  1. Trenton

  2. Phoenix

  3. Pierre

  4. Richmond
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Trenton is the capital of New Jersey, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and Pierre is the capital of South Dakota.