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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 6th largest nation(area wise)

  1. BRASILIA

  2. NEW DELHI

  3. ALMA ATY

  4. CANBERRA
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil is the 6th largest nation by area and its capital is Brasilia. New Delhi is India's capital. Alma Aty (Almaty) is in Kazakhstan. Canberra is Australia's capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Laos' capital city is Vientiane.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vientiane is indeed the capital city of Laos, located on the Mekong River. It has been the capital since the Lan Xang Kingdom and remains the political and administrative center. The statement is geographically correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of these is capital of Ajarbaijan?

  1. Acra

  2. Baku

  3. Ishthil

  4. Longhorn
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan. Located on the Caspian Sea, it's the country's political, economic, and cultural center. Accra is the capital of Ghana, and the other options appear to be fictional or misspelled names.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of South Africa?

  1. Cape Town

  2. Pretoria

  3. Bloemfontein

  4. Johannesburgh
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A,B,C Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa uniquely has three capital cities: Cape Town (legislative capital, where Parliament sits), Pretoria (executive capital, seat of government), and Bloemfontein (judicial capital, seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal). Johannesburg, while South Africa's largest city, is not a capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Capital of Uruguay?

  1. Panama

  2. Montevideo

  3. Asuncion

  4. Polarado
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay, located on the southern coast of the country. Panama's capital is Panama City (Option A), Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay (Option C), and 'Polarado' appears to be a fictional or misspelled option.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Former Capital of Japan?

  1. Yokohama

  2. Osaka

  3. KyoTo

  4. Tokyo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years (794-1868) before the capital was moved to Tokyo (then called Edo) during the Meiji Restoration. Yokohama and Osaka are major cities but were never imperial capitals. Tokyo is the current capital, not the former one.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Before Washington DC what was the capital of US?

  1. LA

  2. New York

  3. Philadelphia

  4. Chicago
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States during and after the Revolutionary War (1790-1800) before the permanent capital was established in Washington D.C. in 1800. New York was also an earlier capital (1785-1790), but Philadelphia immediately preceded Washington D.C. LA and Chicago were never capitals.

Multiple choice general knowledge

New Mexico

  1. Montgomery

  2. Carson City

  3. Austin

  4. Sante Fe
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Montgomery is Alabama's capital, Carson City is Nevada's capital, and Austin is Texas' capital. Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the US.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Washington

  1. Honolulu

  2. Albany

  3. Olympia

  4. Indianapolis
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Olympia is the capital of Washington state. Honolulu is Hawaii's capital, Albany is New York's capital, and Indianapolis is Indiana's capital. Olympia is located in the Puget Sound region.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Alabama

  1. Sacramento

  2. Montgomery

  3. Tallahessee

  4. Phoenix
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Montgomery is the capital of Alabama. Sacramento is California's capital, Tallahassee is Florida's capital (misspelled in option as Tallahessee), and Phoenix is Arizona's capital. Montgomery was named after General Richard Montgomery.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Nebraska

  1. Carson City

  2. Salt Lake City

  3. Lincoln

  4. Annapolis
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska. Carson City is Nevada's capital, Salt Lake City is Utah's capital, and Annapolis is Maryland's capital. Lincoln was named after President Abraham Lincoln.

Multiple choice general knowledge

New Jersey

  1. Tallahessee

  2. Washington

  3. Trenton

  4. Honolulu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trenton is the capital of New Jersey. Tallahassee is Florida's capital (misspelled in option as Tallahessee), Washington is a state (DC is the capital), and Honolulu is Hawaii's capital. Trenton is located in central New Jersey.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Hawaai

  1. Phoenix

  2. Honolulu

  3. Indianapolis

  4. Sante Fe
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, and Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Indiana

  1. Indianapolis

  2. Jackson

  3. Carson City

  4. Montgomery
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana. Jackson is the capital of Mississippi, Carson City is the capital of Nevada, and Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Arizona

  1. Carson City

  2. Austin

  3. Honolulu

  4. Phoenix
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. Carson City is the capital of Nevada, Austin is the capital of Texas, and Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.