Question

What is the capital of Switzerland?
a. Zurich
b. Bern
c. Zermatt
d. Geneva

Answer 1

Hint: The capital city of Switzerland is not so famous and is an old city, with a lot of medieval architecture. It does not have the headquarters of a Global organization.

Complete answer:
The cities of Switzerland are known to all, but all serve different purposes in the country. Let's look at our options one by one:
a. Zurich - The city of Zurich is located in Switzerland, but is a center of banking and financial institutions in the country. It is more like the financial capital, but not the administrative capital. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Bern - The city of Berne (also spelt as Bern) is a city founded in the 12th century and holds the seat of the Swiss government. It is the capital city of Switzerland. So, it is the correct option.
c. Zermatt - The town of Zermatt is located in Switzerland and is famous for holding destinations for skiing, climbing, trekking and gliding in the country. It is a major tourist destination. It is not a very big town and is of the size of a municipality. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. Geneva - It is the most popular city of Switzerland, but not the capital city. The city of Geneva has headquarters of numerous United Nations bodies and hence holds a prominent place in the World. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: Since the cities of Geneva and Zurich are more famous and popular than the capital city of Berne, it can result in confusion about the capital. However, it is to be noted that capital cities need not be world famous.