(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography General: Antarctica (MCQ -8)

1. Which of the following are correct?
a) Antarctica is the fifth largest continent
b) It is roughly circular in shape
c) It is called the White Continent

a) i and ii
b) ii and iii
c) all of the above
d) i i

2. Which of the following are incorrect?
i) Ellsworth mountain contains Antarctica’s highest peak the Vinson Massif
ii) Mt. Erebus is the only active volcano located on the Ross Island

a) Both i and ii
b) Only I
c) Only ii
d) None of the above

3. Which of the following are correct?
a) Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent population
b) It is liked to Tierra del Feugo by submarine Scotia Ridge
c) It contains a scientific laboratory called “Continent for science”

a) ii and iii
b) iii only
c) i i
d) all of the above

4. Which of the following are incorrect?
i) Antartica contains valuable minerals such as iron, copper and petroleum
ii) India’s first expedition in Antarctica was in 1981-82 near Queen Maud
iii) The expedition was named Dakshin Gangotri

a) None of the above
b) ii and iii
c) i i i
d) i

5. Which of the following are correct?
i) World’s largest glacier Lambert is located in Antarctica
ii) South Magnetic Pole is located in the south east of greater Antarctica in the Indian Ocean.

a) Both i and ii
b) i i
c) i
d) none

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