What is the capital of Brazil?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium General Knowledge question asks: What is the capital of Brazil? The correct choice is A. Brasilia. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Brasilia ✓
- B. Rio de Janeiro
Why not B: “Rio de Janeiro” does not fit this question. The answer is Brasilia.
- C. Sao Paulo
Why not C: “Sao Paulo” does not fit this question. The answer is Brasilia.
- D. Salvador
Why not D: “Salvador” does not fit this question. The answer is Brasilia.
Correct answer
A. Brasilia
Explanation
Brasilia is the value that answers “What is the capital of Brazil” (option A). Option B (Rio de Janeiro) does not fit this question. Option C (Sao Paulo) does not fit this question. Option D (Salvador) does not fit this question. For this General Knowledge question, the accepted answer is Brasilia.
Source: World Almanac 2026
Tags: General Knowledge, Capitals, Brazil, South America
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial