2018 · Q17
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Extradition** of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aacceptance
- Bsentence
- Cextension
- Ddeportation
Explanation
‘Extradition’ is the formal handing over of an accused person to another country for trial. Among the options, ‘deportation’ (expulsion from a country) is nearest in meaning. ‘Acceptance’, ‘sentence’, and ‘extension’ are unrelated to this legal process. Hence option (d) is correct.