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NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2 Oceans and Continents MCQ Questions with Answers Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2 MCQs 1. How many continents are there on Earth? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 Answer: C 2. How many oceans are there on Earth? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: C 3. Which is the largest continent? A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe D. Australia Answer: B 4. Which is the smallest continent? A. Europe B. Antarctica C. Australia D. South America Answer: C 5. Which is the largest ocean? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean Answer: C 6. Which ocean lies to the south of India? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Arctic Ocean Answer: C 7. Antarctica is mainly covered with: A. Forests B. Deserts C. Ice D. Grasslands Answer: C 8. Which continent is known as the 'Dark Continent'? A. Europe B. Africa C. Australia D. North America Answer: B 9. Which continent is called the 'Island Continent'? A. Asia B. Europe C. Australia D. Ant...

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2 Questions and Answers Oceans and Continents Question 1. Explain the following terms: (a) Continent (b) Ocean (c) Island Answer: (a) Continent: A continent is a large, continuous expanse of land. There are seven continents on Earth: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. (b) Ocean: An ocean is a vast body of saltwater that covers almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface. There are five main oceans: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. (c) Island: An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Unlike continents, islands are much smaller in size. Some examples include Greenland, the largest island, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Question 2. Let us draw – Without looking at the maps in this chapter, draw the continents free hand on a sheet of paper and colour them. Then compare your drawing with the map of oceans and continen...