Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A small island
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Islet". (बहुत छोटा द्वीप, उपद्वीप)Key Points
- Let us understand the implication of the correct word:
- Islet: a small island.
- Example: All of the offshore islets are stony and desolate.
- Example: The core group's numerous islets are extremely fertile.
- It is apparent from the above explanation that "Islet" is an appropriate one-word substitute for "A small island".
- Therefore, the correct answer is: Islet
Additional Information
- Let's understand the meaning of the remaining options:
| Word | Meaning | Example |
| Lagoon | a stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef. (खारे पानी की झील) | A lagoon and a substantial coral reef encircle the island of Bora Bora, which is located in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. |
| Closet | a tall recess or wardrobe with a door, used for storage. (कमरे में लगी बड़ी अलमारी) | He has a closet full of designer suits. |
| Isthmus | a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land. (जलडमरूमध्य) | A tombolo is a name given to this kind of isthmus, which is created by waves and tides. |
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