2005 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies

Question 123: Geography

Which one of the following cities is the seat of Parliament of South Africa?

aPretoria
bDurban
cJohannesburg
dCape Town

AnswerThe answer is (d).

South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative, where Parliament sits) and Bloemfontein (judicial). Durban and Johannesburg are big cities but not capitals; Johannesburg is the largest city. Remember: Parliament is in Cape Town, the executive in Pretoria and the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Pretoria is the executive capital, not the seat of Parliament.
  • (b) Durban is a port city, not a capital.
  • (c) Johannesburg is the largest city, not a capital.
  • (d) Correct: Parliament sits in Cape Town.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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