SSC CGL Static GK – World – Countries, Capitals, Currencies & Parliaments – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Static GK – World – Countries, Capitals, Currencies & Parliaments – Tier II Level · Marathon – 15 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Data tableHow many of these use a currency called "dinar"? Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Morocco, Jordan, Oman

Correct Answer: C [4]

Explanation:

Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Jordan = 4; Morocco – Dirham; Oman – Rial.

2.  
Statement-basedConsider:
1. 21 of the 27 EU countries use the euro.
2. Croatia adopted the euro in 2023.
3. Romania adopted the euro in 2026.
Which are correct?

Correct Answer: D [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

Bulgaria, not Romania, joined in 2026 (ECB).

3.  
The parliament of the country whose currency code is NOK is:

Correct Answer: B [Storting]

Explanation:

Answer: Storting. NO = Norway → Storting.

4.  
Match the followingMatch the capital with the currency of its country:
P. Riyadh Q. Muscat R. Manama S. Abu Dhabi
1. Dinar 2. Dirham 3. Riyal 4. Rial

Correct Answer: A [P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2]

Explanation:

Saudi Riyal; Omani Rial; Bahraini Dinar; UAE Dirham.

5.  
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order:
P. Greece adopts the euro
Q. Slovenia adopts the euro
R. Croatia adopts the euro
S. Estonia adopts the euro

Correct Answer: D [P Q S R]

Explanation:

2001 → 2007 → 2011 → 2023 (ECB).

6.  
How many of the five Nordic parliaments (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland) are unicameral?

Correct Answer: C [5]

Explanation:

All five have a single house (IPU Parline).

7.  
Data tableThe Bundestag has 630 statutory seats and the French National Assembly 577. The difference is:

Correct Answer: A [53]

Explanation:

Answer: 53. 630 − 577 = 53.

8.  
Which statement is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: B [Istanbul is the capital of Türkiye]

Explanation:

Answer: Istanbul is the capital of Türkiye. The capital is Ankara.

9.  
Of Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia, which three use a peso?

Correct Answer: D [Chile, Uruguay, Argentina]

Explanation:

Brazil – Real; Paraguay – Guarani; Bolivia – Boliviano.

10.  
How many statements are trueConsider:
1. Persia is the former name of Iran.
2. Siam is the former name of Thailand.
3. Gold Coast is the former name of Ghana.
How many are correct?

Correct Answer: A [All three]

Explanation:

All three are standard former names.

11.  
Which parliament has the most statutory seats in its lower or single house?

Correct Answer: C [China – National People's Congress]

Explanation:

NPC 3,000 vs 650, 630, 600 (IPU Parline).

12.  
Which group lists ONLY countries that are in the EU but do NOT use the euro?

Correct Answer: B [Sweden, Hungary, Romania]

Explanation:

Norway and Switzerland are not EU members; Croatia uses the euro.

13.  
Fiji, Jamaica and Brunei all use a currency called the:

Correct Answer: C [Dollar]

Explanation:

Fiji Dollar, Jamaican Dollar, Brunei Dollar.

14.  
Which of these capitals is NOT a planned capital built for the purpose?

Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]

Explanation:

Canberra, Brasília and Abuja were planned as capitals; Nairobi grew from a railway town.

15.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by currency):

Correct Answer: D [Rwanda]

Explanation:

Rwanda – Rwanda Franc; the others use a shilling.

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