Which option is correctly linked with the nickname “Dark Continent”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Africa. Africa is conventionally known as “Dark Continent”. The name is connected with a historical European-era epithet reflecting limited European geographical knowledge, not a modern scientific classification; its regional identity is Global continent. This combination of nickname, geographical setting and identifying feature makes Option D correct. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Chicago: This place is conventionally associated with “Windy City”, linked to a long-standing civic nickname associated with Chicago. Option B — Kochi: This place is conventionally associated with “Queen of the Arabian Sea”, linked to its historic harbour and maritime importance on the Arabian Sea coast. Option C — Ireland: This place is conventionally associated with “Emerald Isle”, linked to its famously green landscape supported by a mild, moist maritime climate. Exam Takeaway: Remember Dark Continent — Africa for quick revision of Geographical Epithets GK.