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English (CPO) One Word Substitution

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

A sea or stretch of water having many islands

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SSC CPO 12th Dec 2019 Shift-2

harbour

ocean

bay

archipelago

- The given group of words is "A sea or stretch of water having many islands."

- Correct answer is Option 4: Archipelago

- An archipelago is a group of islands closely scattered in a body of water.

- Archipelagoes are often formed by volcanic activity or are coral islands.

- Option 1: Harbour

- A harbour is a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter.

- It is not specifically related to an area with many islands.

- Option 2: Ocean

- An ocean is a large body of saltwater covering most of the Earth's surface.

- Oceans are not defined by having many islands.

- Option 3: Bay

- A bay is a body of water partly enclosed by land with a wide mouth.

- While it might contain islands, it's not characterized by them.

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