Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A narrow stretch of land with sea on either side, connecting two large bodies of land

Correct option is C

The correct one-word substitution is (c) Isthmus.
· Definition: A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, connecting two larger land areas.
· Isthmus (Hindi meaning): भू-संधि.
· Example: The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
Meanings of other options:
· Peninsula: A piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland (प्रायद्वीप).
· Island: A piece of land surrounded by water (द्वीप).
· Strait: A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water (जलडमरूमध्य).