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