Social Studies M.C.Q

Which continent is known as the ‘White Continent’?

Continents are also surrounded by water, but because they are so large, they are not considered

Which ocean is named after a country?

The deepest ocean of the world is the:

Which is the smallest continent in the world?

Which ocean lies to the west of India?

How many oceans are there on Earth according to the text?

Which Vedic deity is associated with oceans, the sky, and water?

What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered with water?

What is the most widespread colour seen on Earth from space?

“Rahul Roy is a businessman from India and he has to travel from New Delhi (Asia) to Brazil (South America) for his business meetings. He chooses to take a flight and therefore, he has to cross different continents and oceans.” Choose the optlon of continents/oceans that will come in his journey.

Assertion (A) Freshwater makes up a large proportion of the planet’s water resources.
Reason (R) Most of the freshwater is found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, atmosphere and underground.

Assertion (A) Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometers and cause widespread damage.
Reason (R) Tsunamis are caused by strong earthquakes or volcanic eruptions at the bottom of the ocean

Assertion (A) Oceans cover nearly three-fourths of the Earth’s surface.
Reason (R) The Earth is called the ‘blue planet’ because of its extensive water coverage.

Identify the continent that is being talked about in the following statements.
(i) It is a huge continent that lies completely in the Southern Hemisphere.
(ii) There are no permanent human settlements.
(iii) Two Indian research stations: Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri are located there.

Arrange the following continents according to their sizes from smaller to larger.
I. Europe
II. Asia
III. Africa
IV. Antarctica

Arrange the following oceans according to their sizes from larger to smaller.
I. Arctic Ocean
II. Atlantic Ocean
III. Indian Ocean
IV. Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is the largest ocean?

Where is 97 % of water found on the Earth?

Which of the following is the smallest continent?

Which of the following continents lies completely in the Northern Hemisphere?

How many continents are there in the world?

Tsunamis are:

Which Of the following is the odd one out?

Which of the following is the busiest ocean?

Which of the following hemispheres holds more water?

The emblem of the Indian Navy motto invokes the deity.

Which of the following is called the ‘blue planet’?