[Solved] What is wrong with this Elasticsearch mapping for a geo_shape field named area?{ "properties": { "area": { "type": "geo_point" } } }The data to be stored is a polygon shape. | Elasticsearch

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What is wrong with this Elasticsearch mapping for a geo_shape field named area?

{
  "properties": {
    "area": {
      "type": "geo_point"
    }
  }
}

The data to be stored is a polygon shape.

AThe type should be <code>geo_shape</code> to store polygons.

BThe field name <code>area</code> is invalid for geo data.

CThe mapping must include <code>coordinates</code> property.

DThe type <code>geo_point</code> supports polygons by default.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check field type for polygon data
Polygons require geo_shape type, not geo_point.
Step 2: Identify mapping error
Mapping uses geo_point which only supports single points, so it cannot store polygons.
Final Answer:
The type should be geo_shape to store polygons. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Polygon needs geo_shape type = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Polygons need geo_shape, not geo_point [OK]

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