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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. togadishu

  2. tegucigalpa

  3. dodoma

  4. belmopan

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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).

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Ecuador

  2. Argentina

  3. Columbia

  4. Peru

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Margao

  2. Vasco Da Gama

  3. Canacona

  4. Panaji

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D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pelling

  2. Gezing

  3. Gangtok

  4. Mangan

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C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rome

  2. Hague

  3. New York

  4. London

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Geneva

  2. New York

  3. Toronto

  4. Manali

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Zambia

  2. Dubrovnik

  3. zagreb

  4. dalmatia

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C Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bébidjia

  2. N'Djamena

  3. E'Vereq

  4. Kyabé

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ankara

  2. istanbul

  3. Çiftlikköy

  4. cairo

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.