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Q. A strait is

A
A wide indentation into the land formed by a sea or a lake
B
A narrow stretch of sea connecting two extensive areas of sea
C
A narrow strip of land joining two large land-masses
D
A narrow headland

Correct Answer

A narrow stretch of sea connecting two extensive areas of sea

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Geological Survey of India (G.S.I.)
    C)National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (N.A.T.M.O.)
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    B)Marble
    C)Feldspar
    D)Quartz
    Answer: Gneiss
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    B)Desert
    C)Cold areas
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    Answer: Desert
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    B)23.5°
    C)22.5°
    D)20.0°
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    A)Cardamom
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    A)Lack of coal
    B)Lack of rolling stock
    C)Existence of single track in many areas
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