SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following is suitable definition of ‘Archipelago’?
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A circular coral reef that encloses a shallow lagoon.
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A chain or set of islands grouped together.
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The plant and animal life on the earth.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: B. Explanation: An ‘archipelago’ is a group of islands closely scattered in a body of water. Sometimes also known as island group or island chain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indonesia is an archipelago between the Indian and Pacific oceans in Maritime Southeast Asia north-northwest of Australia.
Detailed explanation-3: -A large group or chain of islands are called archipelago.
Detailed explanation-4: -An island is a piece of land that is covered on all sides by water. An archipelago, on the other hand, is a group of islands. When observing the world map, you will notice that while some can be considered as islands the others have to be referred to as an archipelago.
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