Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:

An Atoll is ______.

Options:

A lake in the Crates

A Lagoon along the shores

A lake in Glaciated mountains

A ring shaped island with a lagoon at the Centre

Correct Answer:

A ring shaped island with a lagoon at the Centre

Explanation:

The Correct answer is Option 4: A ring shaped island with a lagoon at the Centre

Atolls are formed when coral reefs grow around a volcanic island. Over time, the volcanic island subsides or erodes, leaving behind a circular coral reef enclosing a lagoon in the centre.