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medium2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 1
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Which American president declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?

Correct answer: C

A
Barack Obama
B
George Bush
C
Donald Trump
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in December 2017, a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. Neither Barack Obama nor George Bush made this declaration.

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easy2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 15-12-2021
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What is the capital of Norway?

Correct answer: C

A
London
B
Madrid
C
Oslo
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Oslo is the capital city of Norway, making option C the correct answer. London and Madrid are capitals of the UK and Spain respectively, so they are incorrect.

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easy2021FIA ASI Paper 15-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

What is the capital of Norway?

Correct answer: B

A
London
B
Oslo
Correct
C
Madrid
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Oslo is the capital city of Norway, making option B the correct answer. London and Madrid are capitals of the UK and Spain respectively, and 'None of these' is incorrect since Oslo is listed.

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What is the capital of the United States of America?

Correct answer: B

A
New York
B
Washington, D.C.
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C
California
D
New Jersey
Explanation and memory cue

Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America, serving as the seat of the federal government.

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The capital of Canada is _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Ottawa
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B
Brussels
C
Geneva
D
Birmingham
Explanation and memory cue

The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is the political and administrative center of the country. The other options are capitals or cities of other countries.

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What is the capital of Afghanistan?

Correct answer: D

A
Zagreb
B
Kandahar
C
Jalalabad
D
Kabul
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan, serving as its political, cultural, and economic center. The other options are either cities in Afghanistan (Kandahar, Jalalabad) or a city in another country (Zagreb, which is the capital of Croatia).

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Caracas is the capital of _________?

Correct answer: C

A
Brazil
B
Australia
C
Venezuela
Correct
D
US
Explanation and memory cue

Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries or not capitals at all.

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Dar es Salaam was the former capital of _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Tanzania
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B
Nepal
C
Albania
D
Egypt
Explanation and memory cue

Dar es Salaam was the former capital city of Tanzania before Dodoma was designated as the new capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Tanzania.

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What is the capital of Taiwan?

Correct answer: B

A
Hong Kong
B
Taipei
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C
Shanghai
D
Berlin
Explanation and memory cue

Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan, serving as its political, economic, and cultural center. The other options are cities in different regions or countries.

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How many commissioners were appointed by the U.S. Congress to determine the suitable area for the capital of America?

Correct answer: D

A
5
B
7
C
2
D
3
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The number of commissioners appointed by the U.S. Congress to select the site for the capital was three. These commissioners were responsible for surveying and choosing the location along the Potomac River, which became Washington, D.C.

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Pristina is the capital of ______?

Correct answer: B

A
Hungary
B
Kosovo
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C
Serbia
D
Croatia
Explanation and memory cue

Pristina is the capital city of Kosovo, making option B the correct answer. The other options are countries with different capitals.

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Hanoi is the capital of _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Ukraine
B
Myanmar
C
Libya
D
Vietnam
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, making option D the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries.

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Sofia is the capital of ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Canberra
B
Austria
C
Bulgaria
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D
Angola
Explanation and memory cue

Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals or countries unrelated to Sofia.

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Norway’s capital is Oslo. What was the old name of Oslo?

Correct answer: A

A
Christiania
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B
Layalpur
C
Mesopotamia
D
Svalbard
Explanation and memory cue

Oslo, the capital of Norway, was formerly known as Christiania (or Kristiania) from 1624 until 1925, when it reverted to its original name, Oslo.

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What is the capital of Norway?

Correct answer: C

A
Vienna
B
Copenhagen
C
Oslo
Correct
D
Berlin
Explanation and memory cue

Oslo is the capital city of Norway, making option C the correct answer. Vienna is the capital of Austria, Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and Berlin is the capital of Germany.

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What is the capital of Armenia?

Correct answer: C

A
Kampala
B
Tbilisi
C
Yerevan
Correct
D
Amman
Explanation and memory cue

Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Kampala (Uganda), Tbilisi (Georgia), and Amman (Jordan).

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“Taipei” is the capital of _________?

Correct answer: C

A
Tanzania
B
Vietnam
C
Taiwan
Correct
D
Togo
Explanation and memory cue

Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan, making option C the correct answer. The other options are countries with different capitals.

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Sana'a is the capital of which country?

Correct answer: D

A
Hungary
B
Austria
C
Malta
D
Yemen
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Sana'a is the capital city of Yemen, making option D the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries.

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Dushanbe is the capital of _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Tajikistan
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B
Ukraine
C
Kazakhstan
D
Turkmenistan
Explanation and memory cue

Dushanbe is the capital city of Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia. The other options are capitals of different countries or incorrect spellings.

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“FREETOWN” is the capital of _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Somalia
B
Slovenia
C
Cuba
D
Sierra Leone
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It is not the capital of Somalia, Slovenia, or Cuba.

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The capital of Mongolia is ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Riga
B
Mangool
C
Ulaanbaatar
Correct
D
Lujabe
Explanation and memory cue

Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia, making it the correct answer. The other options are capitals or cities of different countries or are incorrect.

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What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

Correct answer: B

A
Jakarta
B
Colombo
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C
Kolkata
D
Malay
Explanation and memory cue

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, often considered the capital for administrative purposes. The official legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, but Colombo is widely recognized as the capital city.

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Which country does not have a capital city?

Correct answer: B

A
Nauru
B
Vatican City
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C
Iceland
D
Malta
Explanation and memory cue

Vatican City is a city-state and does not have a separate capital city; it itself functions as the capital. The other options are countries with distinct capitals.

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Élysée Palace is the official residence of the president of which country?

Correct answer: D

A
USA
B
Brazil
C
Sweden
D
France
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Élysée Palace is the official residence of the President of France. It is located in Paris and serves as the executive office and residence of the French president.

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Tripoli is the capital of which country?

Correct answer: A

A
Libya
Correct
B
Malawi
C
Mali
D
Rwanda
Explanation and memory cue

Tripoli is the capital city of Libya, making option A the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries or unrelated to Tripoli.