(MCQ) IAS PRE GS Online Coaching : India & World Geography - "Antarctica"
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(MCQ) India & World Geography: Antarctica
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) ii only
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) i only
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 linked 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) ii only
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) iii only
d) i only