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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

Madison is the capital of

  1. Wisconsin

  2. Minnesota

  3. South Dakota

  4. Missouri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Madison is indeed the capital city of Wisconsin. Minnesota's capital is Saint Paul, South Dakota's is Pierre, and Missouri's is Jefferson City.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of South Dakota

  1. Bismarck

  2. Pierre

  3. Columbia

  4. Raleigh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. Bismarck is North Dakota's capital, Columbia is South Carolina's, and Raleigh is North Carolina's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of North Carolina

  1. Providence

  2. Helena

  3. Raleigh

  4. Madison
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina. Providence is Rhode Island's capital, Helena is Montana's, and Madison is Wisconsin's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of North Dakota

  1. Indianapolis

  2. Salem

  3. Annapolis

  4. Bismarck
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota. Indianapolis is Indiana's capital, Salem is Oregon's, and Annapolis is Maryland's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Ohio

  1. Columbus

  2. Columbia

  3. Oklahoma City

  4. Austin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Columbus is the capital of Ohio. Columbia is South Carolina's capital, Oklahoma City is Oklahoma's, and Austin is Texas's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Delaware

  1. Indianapolis

  2. Annapolis

  3. Denver

  4. Dover
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dover is the capital of Delaware. Indianapolis is Indiana's capital, Annapolis is Maryland's, and Denver is Colorado's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Florida

  1. Tallahassee

  2. Atlanta

  3. Little Rock

  4. Sacramento
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. Atlanta is Georgia's capital, Little Rock is Arkansas's, and Sacramento is California's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Montana

  1. Providence

  2. Helena

  3. Frankfort

  4. Concord
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Helena is the capital of Montana. Providence is Rhode Island's capital, Frankfort is Kentucky's, and Concord is New Hampshire's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Mississippi

  1. Lansing

  2. Springfield

  3. Jackson

  4. Atlanta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jackson is the capital of Mississippi. Lansing is Michigan's capital, Springfield is Illinois's, and Atlanta is Georgia's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Pennsylvania

  1. Columbus

  2. Helena

  3. Harrisburg

  4. Concord
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. Columbus is Ohio's capital, Helena is Montana's, and Concord is New Hampshire's.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The headquarters of FIFA are in:

  1. Genoa, Italy

  2. Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Frankfurt, Germany

  4. London, England

  5. Brussels, Belgium

  6. Zurich, Switzerland
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F Correct answer
Explanation

FIFA has been headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland since 1932. The city was chosen for its central location in Europe and neutral political standing. Geneva is also in Switzerland but hosts the UN and Red Cross, not FIFA.

Multiple choice general knowledge

THE WHITE CITY

  1. BELGRADE

  2. OTTAWA

  3. HELSINKI

  4. OSLO
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Belgrade's name comes from the Slavic words 'beograd' meaning 'white city' (beli = white, grad = city). This refers to the white fortress that once stood at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Ottawa, Helsinki, and Oslo are not known as 'The White City' - they have different nicknames or no such nickname.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

What is the capital of Kerala?

  1. Kochi

  2. Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Kottayam

  4. Kozhikode
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum) is the capital city of Kerala, located at the southern tip of the state. Kochi is a major port city but not the capital, while Kottayam and Kozhikode are important district headquarters but not state capitals.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Donde se va a realizar el partido inaugural?

  1. Johanesburgo

  2. Egipto

  3. El Cairo

  4. Paris
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Explanation

The opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was played at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa faced Mexico in this inaugural match on June 11, 2010, ending in a 1-1 draw. Johannesburg was the primary host city, with Soccer City (now FNB Stadium) as the main venue.