GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News2005

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

Pretoria

Durban

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. South Africa has a unique capital arrangement with three cities sharing governmental functions. 2. Pretoria serves as the administrative (executive) capital. 3. Bloemfontein serves as the judicial capital. 4. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital and is the seat of the Parliament of South Africa.

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