GK Questions and Answers on the Geography of Antarctica
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents. It is governed by the parties to the Antarctic Treaty System.
1. Who among the following discovered the mainland of Antarctica in 1820?
A. Fabian von Bellingshausen
B. Ramchran Jee
C. James Cook
D. Mikhail Lazarev
Ans: A
Explanation: Fabian von Bellingshausen was the first person in the world who discovered the mainland of Antarctica, who came here in 1820 on the ship name “Vostok”. Hence, A is the correct option.
2. Which is the highest peak in Antarctica?
A. Queen Maud Range
B. Mt. Vinson Massif
C. Mt. Erebus
D. Vida
Ans: B
Explanation: Mt. Vinson Massif is the highest peak in Antarctica. Hence, B is the correct option.
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3. Which of the following mountain range divides the Antarctica into two parts?
A. Trans-Antarctica Mountains
B. Great Dividing Range
C. Queen Maud Range
D. Cordillera de Los Andes
Ans: C
Explanation: Queen Maud Range divides the continent into parts. It contains extensive coal reserves. Hence, C is the correct option.
4. Which is the only active volcano of Antarctica?
A. Sakurajima
B. Mauna Loa
C. Kilauea
D. Mt. Erebus
Ans: D
Explanation: Mt. Erebus is the only active volcano of Antarctica. Hence, D is the correct option.
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5. When is the Sun not visible in Antarctica?
A. From 22 March to 23 September
B. From 22 April to 23 August
C. From 22 May to 23 October
D. From 22 January to 23 December
Ans: A
Explanation: The Sun is not visible from 22 March to 23 September in Antarctica. Hence, A is the correct option.
6. Which of the following is the main vegetation of Antarctica?
A. Lichen
B. Moss
C. Cactus
D. Both A & B
Ans: D
Explanation: There are lichens, (200 species) bryophytes (over 50 species of mosses and liverworts), fungi and over 700 species of algae found in the Antarctica. Hence, D is the correct option.
7. Which is the well-known flightless bird found in the Antarctica?
A. Penguin
B. Ostrich
C. Emu
D. Cassowary
Ans: A
Explanation: Penguin well-known flightless bird found in the Antarctica. Hence, A is the correct option.
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8. Which of the following species of fish found in Antarctica?
A. Cobia
B. Krill
C. Goldfish
D. Guppy
Ans: B
Explanation: The Krill is one of the species of fish found in Antarctica. They live in groups, called shoals. Hence, B is the correct option.
9. Which of the following lake of Antarctica's whose salinity is equal to that of Dead Sea?
A. Lake Superior
B. Lake Huron
C. Vida
D. Vinson Massif
Ans: C
Explanation: Vida is a 19m thick ice layer saline lake in Antarctica. Its salinity is equal to that of Dead Sea. Hence, C is the correct option.
10. Match the following
Set I
a. Dakshin Gangotri
b. Maitri
c. Bharti
d. Aboa
Set II
1. Queen Maud Land
2. Larsemann Hills
3. Schirmacher Oasis
4. Dakshin Gangotri Glacier
Code:
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 2 1 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 4 2 1 3
Ans: C
Explanation: The correct match is given below:
Dakshin Gangotri-Dakshin Gangotri Glacier
Maitri- Schirmacher Oasis
Bharti- Larsemann Hills
Aboa- Queen Maud Land
Hence, C is the correct option.