The term lsquo Peninsula rsquo means a piece of land surrounded by water on ........

General Studies (CPO) Geography

The term ‘Peninsula’ means a piece of land surrounded by water on:

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SSC CPO 13th Dec 2019 Shift-1

three sides

one side

two sides

four sides

- Option 1: Three sides

- A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides but connected to the mainland.

- Examples include Florida in the United States and the Iberian Peninsula in Europe.

- Option 2: One side

- Land surrounded by water on one side is typically a coastline or beachfront.

- This does not fit the definition of a peninsula.

- Option 3: Two sides

- Land surrounded by water on two sides could form a strait or channel but is not a peninsula.

- Typically refers to regions or channels between two landmasses.

- Option 4: Four sides

- A landmass surrounded by water on all sides is considered an island, not a peninsula.

Option 1: Three sides is the correct answer.

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