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Country-Capital (Easy)

Country-Capital problems require matching countries with their capital cities. These are among the most basic GK analogy problems. Common pairs include India-New Delhi, France-Paris, Japan-Tokyo, and United States-Washington D.C.

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Introduction to Country-Capital (Easy)

Country-Capital problems require matching countries with their capital cities. These are among the most basic GK analogy problems. Common pairs include India-New Delhi, France-Paris, Japan-Tokyo, and United States-Washington D.C.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of world capitals Familiarity with major countries Understanding of country-continent associations Basic geography awareness
Why This Matters: Country-Capital problems are very common in competitive exams. You can expect 2-3 questions in SSC CGL, 2-3 in Banking PO, and 2-3 in Railways RRB exams.

How to Solve Country-Capital (Easy) Problems

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Step 1: Identify the country in the first part of the analogy

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Step 2: Recall the capital city of that country

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Step 3: Identify the second country in the analogy

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Step 4: Recall the capital of the second country

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Step 5: Verify that both pairs follow country → capital relationship

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Step 6: Answer with the correct capital city

Pro Strategy: Memorize capitals of major countries first (G20 nations, BRICS, SAARC, etc.). Use mnemonic devices and practice with flashcards. Pay special attention to countries where the capital is not the most famous city (e.g., Australia-Canberra, not Sydney; Brazil-Brasilia, not Rio).

Example Problem

Example: India : New Delhi :: France : ? Solution: Step 1: First country = India Step 2: Capital of India = New Delhi Step 3: Second country = France Step 4: Capital of France = Paris Answer: Paris

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • India → New Delhi
  • France → Paris
  • Japan → Tokyo
  • United States → Washington D.C.
  • United Kingdom → London
  • Australia → Canberra

Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster

India → New Delhi
France → Paris
USA → Washington DC
UK → London
Japan → Tokyo
China → Beijing
Russia → Moscow
Germany → Berlin
Australia → Canberra
Brazil → Brasilia

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing New York with Washington D.C. (USA capital is Washington D.C.)
Confusing Sydney with Canberra (Australia capital is Canberra)
Confusing Rio de Janeiro with Brasilia (Brazil capital is Brasilia)
Confusing Istanbul with Ankara (Turkey capital is Ankara)

Exam Importance

Country-Capital (Easy) is an important topic for various competitive exams. Here's how frequently it appears:

SSC CGL
2-3 questions
BANKING PO
2-3 questions
RAILWAYS RRB
2-3 questions
UPSC
1-2 questions
INSURANCE
2-3 questions

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