ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of ‘ridge’?
A
A secret departure or entrance
B
Rugged, harsh, rough
C
Long narrow elevation of land, a chain of hills or mountains
D
A circle that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A ridge is a long, narrow, elevated geomorphologic landform, structural feature, or combination of both separated from the surrounding terrain by steep sides. The sides of a ridge slope away from a narrow top, the crest or ridgecrest, with the terrain dropping down on either side.

Detailed explanation-2: -ˈrij. : a raised or elevated part or area: as. : a range of hills or mountains. : the line made where two sloping surfaces come together. the ridge of a roof.

Detailed explanation-3: -A ridge or a mountain ridge is a geographical feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. The sides of the ridge slope away from narrow top on either side.

Detailed explanation-4: -A ridge is a long and narrow elevation that has steep slopes on either side and stands out from the surrounding lowlands. It also acts as a watershed to rivers that flow down narrow valleys on both of its sides. A ridge could also have several peaks of various elevations.

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