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World Geography and Capitals
2,932 Questions
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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Montgomery
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Carson City
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Austin
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Sante Fe
D
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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.
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Honolulu
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Albany
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Olympia
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Indianapolis
C
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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.
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Sacramento
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Montgomery
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Tallahessee
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Phoenix
B
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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.
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Carson City
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Salt Lake City
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Lincoln
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Annapolis
C
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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.
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Tallahessee
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Washington
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Trenton
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Honolulu
C
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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.
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Phoenix
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Honolulu
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Indianapolis
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Sante Fe
B
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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.
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Indianapolis
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Jackson
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Carson City
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Montgomery
A
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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.
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Carson City
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Austin
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Honolulu
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Phoenix
D
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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.
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Sacramento
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Salt Lake City
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Austin
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Washington
C
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Austin is the capital of Texas. Sacramento is the capital of California, Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, and Washington is a city (not a state capital).
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Washington
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Olympia
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Jackson
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None of these
A
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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the District of Columbia. Olympia is the capital of Washington state, Jackson is the capital of Mississippi, and the District of Columbia is a federal district.
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Not a state in USA
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Annapolis
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Indianapolis
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Tallahessee
B
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Annapolis is the capital of Maryland. Maryland is indeed a U.S. state. Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and Tallahassee is the capital of Florida.
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Carson City
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Springfield
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Augusta
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Harrisburg
A
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Carson City is the capital of Nevada. Springfield is a city name in multiple states (Illinois, Missouri), Augusta is the capital of Maine, and Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
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Boston
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Charlotte Amalie
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Dover
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Madison
B
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Charlotte Amalie is the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, located on the island of St. Thomas. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, Dover is the capital of Delaware, and Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
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St. Paul
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Cheyenne
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Columbus
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Salt Lake City
D
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Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers. St. Paul is the capital of Minnesota, Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, and Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
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delhi
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new york
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london
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melbourne
B
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New York is widely recognized as the world's fashion capital, hosting Fashion Week and being home to major designers, fashion houses, and the garment industry. While London, Paris, and Milan are also major fashion centers, New York holds particular influence in the global fashion industry. Delhi and Melbourne, while having growing fashion scenes, are not considered top-tier fashion capitals.