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Continents cover what share of the earth's surface?
A29 per cent
B71 per cent
C50 per cent
D39 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 29 per cent
1. The rest lies under oceanic waters.
2. Continents cover 29 per cent.
3. Their positions have shifted over time.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 4, Distribution of Oceans and Continents._
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