Continents and Oceans AFCAT Questions

Continents and Oceans MCQ Questions

1.
How many continents are there on Earth (as per the standard 7-continent model)?
A.
Five
B.
Six
C.
Seven
D.
Eight
ANSWER :
C. Seven
2.
Continents cover approximately what percentage of the Earth's total surface?
A.
19%
B.
29%
C.
39%
D.
49%
ANSWER :
B. 29%
3.
Which is the largest continent in the world both in area and population?
A.
Africa
B.
North America
C.
Asia
D.
Europe
ANSWER :
C. Asia
4.
Which is the second largest continent in the world by area?
A.
Africa
B.
North America
C.
South America
D.
Antarctica
ANSWER :
A. Africa
5.
Which is the smallest continent in the world by area?
A.
Europe
B.
Antarctica
C.
Australia (Oceania)
D.
South America
ANSWER :
C. Australia (Oceania)
6.
Which continent is known as the 'Dark Continent' and also as the 'Continent of Contrasts'?
A.
South America
B.
Asia
C.
Africa
D.
Antarctica
ANSWER :
C. Africa