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Geography GK · Q253

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 253

Q253

Which of the following statements about New Zealand is incorrect ?

A.
It is a part of Australian continent
B.
It consists of two islands separated by Cook Strait
C.
Tasman Sea is a land locked sea in the South Island
Answer
D.
Mt. Cook is the highest peak of New Zealand

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Tasman Sea, section of the southwestern Pacific Ocean, between the southeastern coast of Australia and Tasmania on the west and New Zealand on the east; it merges with the Coral Sea to the north and encloses a body of water about 1,400 miles (2,250 km) wide and 900,000 square miles (2,300,000 square km) in area. It is not landlocked.