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UPSC Prelims 2005 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a) Bahamas — Nassau
- (b) Costa Rica — San Jose
- (c) Nicaragua — Belmopan
- (d) Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Nicaragua — Belmopan
Not correct — Belmopan is the capital of Belize; Nicaragua’s is Managua.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Correct — Nassau is the Bahamas’ capital.
(b) Correct — San José is Costa Rica’s.
(d) Correct — Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic’s.
The trap
None.
🔒 Central American capitals: Belmopan (Belize), Managua (Nicaragua), San José (Costa Rica).
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