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Question

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Ravine

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Abyss 

Ravine is a deep, narrow gorge or chasm with steep sides.

Abyss means a deep or bottomless chasm/cavity — the closest match. Lucid (clear), patent (obvious), and palpable (tangible/perceptible) describe clarity or perception, not geographical depth.

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