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What is the coldest continent in the world?

AArctic

BEurope

CAntarctica

DAsia

Answer:

C. Antarctica

Read Explanation:

Antarctica

  • Antarctica stands fifth in size.

  • It is the coldest region of the world, and is known as 'the White Continent' since it is covered with snow throughout the year.

  • There is no permanent human settlement but many countries have set up research centres for climate studies and mineral explorations in this continent.

  • Maitri and Bharathi are the Indian research centres in Antarctica.

  • India opened a post office in 1983 at its first Antarctic Research Centre named Dakshin Gangotri.


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