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

D. Mt. Cook is the highest peak of New Zealand

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.