New South Wales
  • 1. Which city is the capital of New South Wales?
A) Canberra
B) Brisbane
C) Melbourne
D) Sydney
  • 2. Which Australian state is located to the north of New South Wales?
A) South Australia
B) Tasmania
C) Victoria
D) Queensland
  • 3. In what year did New South Wales officially become a separate colony?
A) 1788
B) 1812
C) 1901
D) 1850
  • 4. Which famous beach in Sydney is known for its surfing and lively atmosphere?
A) Manly Beach
B) Bondi Beach
C) Coogee Beach
D) Cronulla Beach
  • 5. What is the highest mountain in New South Wales?
A) Mount Twynam
B) Mount Jagungal
C) Mount Kosciuszko
D) Mount Townsend
  • 6. What is the floral emblem of New South Wales?
A) Kangaroo Paw
B) Golden Wattle
C) Sturts Desert Pea
D) Waratah
  • 7. What is the state bird emblem of New South Wales?
A) Kookaburra
B) Crimson Rosella
C) Cockatoo
D) Emu
  • 8. What is the state animal emblem of New South Wales?
A) Quokka
B) Platypus
C) Koala
D) Wombat
  • 9. Which famous cricket ground is located in Sydney, New South Wales?
A) Sydney Cricket Ground
B) Gabba
C) MCG
D) Adelaide Oval
  • 10. What is the name of the iconic steel arch bridge in Sydney Harbour?
A) Sydney Harbour Bridge
B) Harbour Bridge
C) Anzac Bridge
D) Iron Cove Bridge
  • 11. Which Australian football team is based in New South Wales?
A) Geelong Cats
B) Sydney Swans
C) Adelaide Crows
D) Collingwood Magpies
  • 12. What is the Aboriginal name for the three rocky sandstone peaks in the Blue Mountains?
A) Mount Banks
B) Mount Solitary
C) Three Sisters
D) Mount Tomah
  • 13. Which university is the oldest in New South Wales?
A) Macquarie University
B) University of Sydney
C) Western Sydney University
D) University of New South Wales
  • 14. Which famous writer was born in New South Wales and wrote 'My Brilliant Career'?
A) Patrick White
B) Banjo Paterson
C) Henry Lawson
D) Miles Franklin
  • 15. Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New South Wales?
A) Royal National Park
B) Sydney Opera House
C) Great Barrier Reef
D) Lord Howe Island
  • 16. What is the famous wine-growing region located to the northeast of New South Wales?
A) Hunter Valley
B) Margaret River
C) Yarra Valley
D) Barossa Valley
  • 17. Which Australian state is located to the south of New South Wales?
A) Queensland
B) Victoria
C) Northern Territory
D) Western Australia
  • 18. Which ocean borders New South Wales?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 19. What is the official language of New South Wales?
A) French
B) English
C) Spanish
D) German
  • 20. Which river flows through the city of Sydney?
A) Parramatta River
B) Brisbane River
C) Murray River
D) Yarra River
  • 21. What is the parliamentary building of New South Wales known as?
A) Legislative Assembly
B) Parliament House
C) Governor's Mansion
D) State Capitol
  • 22. Approximately what percentage of Australia's population resides in New South Wales?
A) 32%
B) 20%
C) 45%
D) 10%
  • 23. What is the national park that is home to the famous Three Sisters rock formation in New South Wales?
A) Royal National Park
B) Blue Mountains National Park
C) Warrumbungle National Park
D) Kosciuszko National Park
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