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World Geography covers continents, oceans, major rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts, islands, straits and canals, along with countries, capitals, borders and time zones. It also includes climate regions, natural resources, population distribution and important physical features, distinguishing physical geography from political geography.
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- A. Mawlamyine
- B. Bago
- C. Naypyidaw
- D. Mandalay
Explanation: Myanmar's military government moved the capital from Yangon to the built city of Naypyidaw in 2005–2006.
Correct answer: Naypyidaw- A. Lucknow
- B. Madras
- C. Bombay
- D. Delhi (New Delhi)
Explanation: The British moved India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, building New Delhi as the new seat.
Correct answer: Delhi (New Delhi)- A. Athens
- B. Rome
- C. Jerusalem
- D. Cairo
Explanation: Rome earned the title "Eternal City" for its ancient history and the idea that it would endure forever.
Correct answer: Rome2044. Paris is nicknamed the:
- A. City of Seven Hills
- B. City of Dreams
- C. City of Light
- D. City of Canals
Explanation: Paris is called the City of Light for its pioneering street lighting and its Enlightenment-era culture.
Correct answer: City of Light- A. Chicago
- B. San Francisco
- C. Los Angeles
- D. New York City
Explanation: New York City has been called the Big Apple since the 1920s, popularised by jazz musicians and tourism campaigns.
Correct answer: New York City- A. Chicago
- B. Boston
- C. Seattle
- D. Denver
Explanation: Chicago's "Windy City" nickname originally referred to its boastful politicians, though its lake winds helped.
Correct answer: Chicago- A. Genoa
- B. Venice
- C. Bari
- D. Naples
Explanation: Venice, the great maritime republic on the Adriatic, is styled the Queen of the Adriatic.
Correct answer: Venice2048. Jaipur is famous as the:
- A. White City
- B. Blue City
- C. Pink City
- D. Golden City
Explanation: Jaipur's old town buildings were painted pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales.
Correct answer: Pink City- A. Ajmer
- B. Jaipur
- C. Jodhpur
- D. Udaipur
Explanation: Udaipur, built around several artificial lakes, is known as the City of Lakes.
Correct answer: Udaipur- A. of its blue pottery industry
- B. of its blue-painted houses
- C. of the blue uniforms of its army
- D. it lies near the sea
Explanation: Many houses in Jodhpur's old quarter are painted blue, giving it the Blue City name.
Correct answer: of its blue-painted houses- A. Alwar
- B. Bikaner
- C. Jaisalmer
- D. Kota
Explanation: Jaisalmer's yellow sandstone fort and buildings glow golden, earning it the Golden City title.
Correct answer: Jaisalmer2052. Kolkata is known as the:
- A. City of Lakes
- B. Garden City
- C. City of Joy
- D. City of Pearls
Explanation: Kolkata's nickname City of Joy was popularised by Dominique Lapierre's novel about the city.
Correct answer: City of Joy- A. Hyderabad
- B. Chennai
- C. Pune
- D. Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru hosts India's largest concentration of IT companies, hence the Silicon Valley of India tag.
Correct answer: Bengaluru- A. Faisalabad
- B. Multan
- C. Karachi
- D. Sialkot
Explanation: Faisalabad's huge textile industry earned it the Manchester of Pakistan nickname.
Correct answer: Faisalabad- A. City of Saints
- B. City of Lights
- C. City of Gardens
- D. City of Textiles
Explanation: Karachi was dubbed the City of Lights for its once-vibrant nightlife and brightly lit streets.
Correct answer: City of Lights2056. Multan is famous as the:
- A. City of Flowers
- B. City of Forts
- C. City of Saints
- D. City of Lights
Explanation: Multan's many Sufi shrines give it the name City of Saints.
Correct answer: City of Saints- A. Venice of the East
- B. Spice Coast
- C. Queen of the Arabian Sea
- D. God's Own Country
Explanation: Alappuzha's network of backwaters and canals earned it the Venice of the East title.
Correct answer: Venice of the East- A. it has a mile-high tower
- B. it sits about a mile above sea level
- C. its airport runway is a mile long
- D. it was founded in a mile-deep valley
Explanation: Denver lies roughly 1,609 metres (one mile) above sea level.
Correct answer: it sits about a mile above sea level- A. motorcycle racing
- B. shipbuilding yards
- C. automobile industry
- D. railway workshops
Explanation: Detroit was the historic heart of the American car industry, hence Motor City.
Correct answer: automobile industry- A. Dubai
- B. Hong Kong
- C. Monaco
- D. Singapore
Explanation: Singapore's name comes from "Singapura", Sanskrit for Lion City.
Correct answer: Singapore