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UPSC Prelims 2005 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth’s land?
- (a) North America-Africa-South America-Europe
- (b) Africa-North America-South America-Europe
- (c) North America-Africa-Europe-South America
- (d) Africa-North America-Europe-South America
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Africa-North America-South America-Europe
Africa > North America > South America > Europe (after Asia; then Antarctica, Europe, Australia).
Why the others are wrong
(a) Puts North America above Africa.
(c) Puts Europe above South America.
(d) Puts Europe above South America.
The trap
None.
🔒 Size: Asia, Africa, N. America, S. America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.
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