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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. PORT AU PRINCE

  2. YAMOUSSOUKRO

  3. MBABANE

  4. LUANDA

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yamoussoukro is the political capital of Cote d'Ivoire, designated in 1983. It's the birthplace of the country's first president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny. Port au Prince is Haiti's capital, Mbabane is Eswatini's, and Luanda is Angola's.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. LISBON

  2. OPORTO

  3. MADRID

  4. VENICE

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lisbon is Portugal's capital and largest city, located on the Tagus River estuary. It's one of the oldest cities in the world and westernmost capital of continental Europe. Oporto is Portugal's second-largest city, Madrid is Spain's capital, and Venice is in Italy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. BARCELONA

  2. LISBON

  3. FLORENCE

  4. MADRID

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Madrid is Spain's capital, located in the center of the country. It's Spain's largest city and home to the Royal Palace and Prado Museum. Barcelona is a major Spanish city but not the capital, Lisbon is Portugal's capital, and Florence is in Italy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ZURICH

  2. BERN

  3. GENEVA

  4. VIENNA

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bern is Switzerland's capital and fifth-most populous city. It was founded in 1191 and contains the Swiss federal government. Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and financial center, Geneva hosts international organizations, and Vienna is Austria's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. KIRIBATI

  2. DJIBOUTI

  3. TEGUCIGALPA

  4. SANTO DOMINGO

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tegucigalpa is Honduras's capital and largest city, founded in 1578. Kiribati is a Pacific island nation, Djibouti is both a country and its capital's name in Africa, and Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. SAN JUAN

  2. SAN JOSE

  3. SANTIAGO

  4. SANTA CLARA

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Santiago is Chile's capital and largest city, founded in 1541. It's located in the central valley between the Andes and Chilean Coast Range. San Juan is in Argentina/Peru/elsewhere, San Jose is Costa Rica's capital, and Santa Clara is a Cuban city.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Castries

  2. Apia

  3. Basseterre

  4. San Marino

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean island nation. Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, Apia is the capital of Samoa, and San Marino is both a country and its capital city.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Apia

  2. Castries

  3. Basseterre

  4. Kingstown

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. Apia is the capital of Samoa, Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kingstown

  2. Apia

  3. Castries

  4. Basseterre

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean island nation. Apia is the capital of Samoa, Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, and Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Castries

  2. Basseterre

  3. Kingstown

  4. Apia

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Apia is the capital of Samoa, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. Castries is in Saint Lucia, Basseterre is in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Kingstown is in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Castries

  2. Kingstown

  3. Apia

  4. San Marino

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D Correct answer
Explanation

San Marino is the capital of San Marino, a small European microstate surrounded by Italy. It is one of the world's smallest and oldest republics. Castries, Kingstown, and Apia are capitals of Caribbean and Pacific nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Riyadh

  2. Kingstown

  3. Apia

  4. San Marino

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a Middle Eastern country on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a major political and economic center of the Islamic world. The other options are capitals of much smaller nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Castries

  2. Kingstown

  3. Apia

  4. Dakar

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dakar is the capital of Senegal, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city on the African mainland. The other options are capitals of Caribbean and Pacific island nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Colombo

  2. Kingstown

  3. Apia

  4. San Marino

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia. While Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the official legislative capital, Colombo is widely recognized as the primary capital in most contexts.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Castries

  2. Taipei

  3. Apia

  4. San Marino

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China), an island nation in East Asia. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. The other options are capitals of Caribbean and Pacific nations or European microstates.