Geography · General Awareness
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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togadishu
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tegucigalpa
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dodoma
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belmopan
B
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Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras. Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia (in Africa). Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania (in Africa). Belmopan is the capital of Belize (in Central America).
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Chad
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Uganda
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Ethiopia
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Sudan
D
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Sudan's capital is Khartoum, Arabic is its official language, and it is located in north-eastern Africa. Chad's capital is N'Djamena, Uganda's is Kampala, and Ethiopia's is Addis Ababa. Sudan matches all three clues given in the riddle-style description.
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Ecuador
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Argentina
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Columbia
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Peru
A
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Ecuador's capital is Quito, the country is slightly smaller than Nevada (approximately 109,000 sq miles vs 111,000 sq miles), and Spanish is its official language. Argentina's capital is Buenos Aires, Colombia's (note: misspelled in option as 'Columbia') is Bogotá, and Peru's capital is Lima.
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Malta
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Vanuatu
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Uganda
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Malawi
B
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Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation that is part of the Commonwealth. Malta's capital is Valletta, Uganda's is Kampala, and Malawi's is Lilongwe. Vanuatu joined the Commonwealth in 1980 after gaining independence from France and the UK.
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Belgian
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Abu Dhabi
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Saopaulo
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Monaco
D
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The Monte Carlo circuit is located in Monaco and hosts the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. It is one of the most famous and challenging street circuits in Formula 1, known for its tight corners and harbor views. The circuit is actually named Circuit de Monaco.
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Canada
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Istanbul
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Shangai
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Belgium
D
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Spa-Francorchamps is located in Stavelot, Belgium and is famous for its iconic Eau Rouge/Radillon complex. It is the longest circuit on the F1 calendar and is renowned among drivers as one of the most challenging and rewarding tracks. The Belgian Grand Prix is held here.
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Abu dhabi
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Australia
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Malaysia
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Singapore
A
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Yas Marina Circuit is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is known for its unique twilight racing conditions and luxury facilities. The circuit features a hotel that spans over the track and marina views.
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Europe
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Korea
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Budapest
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Bahrian
C
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The ING Magyar Nagydij refers to the Hungarian Grand Prix held at the Hungaroring circuit in Budapest, Hungary. Magyar Nagydij is Hungarian for Hungarian Grand Prix. The circuit is known for its dusty, dusty nature and being notoriously difficult to overtake on.
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Margao
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Vasco Da Gama
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Canacona
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Panaji
D
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Panaji (Panjim) is the capital city of Goa, located on the banks of the Mandovi River. It serves as the administrative center where the Goa Legislative Assembly and Secretariat are located. Margao is Goa's largest city but not the capital, while Vasco Da Gama is an important port city.
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Pelling
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Gezing
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Gangtok
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Mangan
C
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Gangtok is the capital and largest town of Sikkim, located in the Himalayan foothills. It serves as the administrative center where the Sikkim Legislative Assembly is located. Pelling is a popular tourist town but not the capital.
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Rome
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Hague
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New York
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London
B
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. While the Rome Statute (1998) established the court, its actual seat and operations are based in The Hague, along with other major international institutions like the ICJ and ICTY.
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Geneva
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New York
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Toronto
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Manali
A
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1995 to oversee international trade rules and resolve trade disputes between member countries. New York hosts the United Nations, while Toronto and Manali are not major international organization headquarters.
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Zambia
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Dubrovnik
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zagreb
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dalmatia
C
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Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, serving as the country's political, economic, and cultural center. While Dubrovnik is a famous Croatian tourist destination and Dalmatia is a historical region, neither is the capital. Zambia is a completely different country in Africa.
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Bébidjia
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N'Djamena
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E'Vereq
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Kyabé
B
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N'Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad, located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers in central Africa. It was originally called Fort-Lamy during the colonial period before being renamed after independence. The other options are smaller towns in Chad but not the capital.
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ankara
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istanbul
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Çiftlikköy
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cairo
A
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Ankara is the capital of Turkey, located in central Anatolia. While Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and former capital, Ankara became the capital in 1923 after the Turkish War of Independence. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, not Turkey.