CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Geography / Continents · easy
Identify the continent from the given features A and B:
A. It is the smallest continent that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. It is also called an 'Island continent'.
A.Antarctica
B.Australia✓ Correct
C.South America
D.Africa
Explanation
Australia is the smallest continent that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere, and it is often referred to as the 'Island continent' because it is surrounded by water on all sides and is a single landmass. Antarctica lies in the Southern Hemisphere but is larger than Australia. South America and Africa lie partly in both hemispheres.
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