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UPSC Prelims 2005 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following cities is not a former capital of the given country (Country given in the brackets)?
- (a) Karachi (Pakistan)
- (b) Auckland (New Zealand)
- (c) Kyoto (Japan)
- (d) Brisbane (Australia)
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Brisbane (Australia)
Brisbane was never Australia’s capital (Melbourne was, before Canberra).
Why the others are wrong
(a) Karachi was Pakistan’s first capital.
(b) Auckland was NZ’s capital until 1865.
(c) Kyoto was Japan’s capital for over 1,000 years.
The trap
None.
🔒 Australia: Melbourne (1901–27) → Canberra.
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