SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
a low area of land between hills

 

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. valley

 

Correct Word: Valley
Meaning: The low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
Example: The farmers settled in the valley where the soil was fertile and water was abundant.

Meaning of the other options:
Plateau: A flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area.
Beach: A sandy or pebbly shore along a sea, ocean, or lake.
Gulf: A large part of the ocean or sea that is partly enclosed by land.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.