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