Question
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word The king's son was banished due to the political rivalry.
NDA
General Ability
English
2024
NDA 2024 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. deported
- B. called back
- C. accepted
- D. notified
Answer
A. deported
Step-by-step solution
"Banished" means to be sent away from a place, especially as a punishment or to enforce exile. Similarly, "deported" means to be expelled or sent away, often involuntarily. Both words imply removal from a place due to external reasons.
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