Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A small island

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 06 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The 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

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.