Q. Which is the smallest continent in the world?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Australia
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent in the world, covering an area of about 8.56 million square kilometers.
It is the only continent that is also a country.
Other Options Explained:
(A) South America – 4th largest continent.
(B) Antarctica – 5th largest continent.
(C) Europe – 2nd smallest, but larger than Australia.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Australia.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Australia is the smallest continent in the world, covering an area of about 8.56 million square kilometers.
It is the only continent that is also a country.
Other Options Explained:
(A) South America – 4th largest continent.
(B) Antarctica – 5th largest continent.
(C) Europe – 2nd smallest, but larger than Australia.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Australia.
It is the only continent that is also a country.
Other Options Explained:
(A) South America – 4th largest continent.
(B) Antarctica – 5th largest continent.
(C) Europe – 2nd smallest, but larger than Australia.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Australia.