Question

Which is the largest island in the world?
A. New Guinea
B. Greenland
C. Madagascar
D. Great Britain

Answer 1

Hint: It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. It is noted for its immense glaciers. This island’s population is only 57000.

Complete Answer:
- Option A) New Guinea – Is an incorrect answer because New Guinea is not the largest island in the world. New Guinea is the world’s second largest island and it is located in Australia. It covers an area of 7.8 lakh km sq. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option B) Greenland – Is a correct answer because Greenland is the largest island in the world. Greenland is the world’s largest island because of its size of population. It is located between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option C) Madagascar – Is an incorrect answer because Madagascar is not the largest island in the world. Madagascar is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar country. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option D) Great Britain – Is an incorrect answer because it is not the largest island in the world. Great Britain is an island in the United Kingdom. It comprises the nations of England, Scotland and Wales. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: An island is any piece of sub continental land that is surrounded by water. An island is a river or a lake. Island is a smaller area of land than a continent.