SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q86

A ______ is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides and is almost equal in width at its top and its bottom.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct option is option 4 i.e. Gorge.

Gorge A gorge is a narrow valley with steep, rocky walls located between hills or mountains.
  A gorge is often smaller than a canyon, although both words are used to describe deep, narrow valleys with a stream or river running along their bottom. 
  A number of natural forces form gorges.