Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard World Geography MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.”
The accepted answer is C. Australia. “Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.” is answered by Australia (option C). Option A (“Yen”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Australia. Option B (“Vatican City”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Australia. Remaining alternatives (Canberra) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Australia is identified. World Geography questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. World Geography recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Yen
Why not A: “Yen” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Australia. “Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.” is answered by Australia (option C). Option A (“Yen”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- B. Vatican City
Why not B: “Vatican City” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Australia. “Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.” is answered by Australia (option C). Option A (“Yen”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- C. Australia ✓
- D. Canberra
Why not D: “Canberra” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Australia. “Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.” is answered by Australia (option C). Option A (“Yen”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
Correct answer
C. Australia
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the smallest continent in the world.” is answered by Australia (option C). Option A (“Yen”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Australia. Option B (“Vatican City”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Australia. Remaining alternatives (Canberra) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Australia is identified. World Geography questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. World Geography recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World Geography
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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