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    Question

    Directions: The following questions consist of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given six words denominated by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 out of which you have to pick two correct words, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully correct and complete. Then choose one of the options which is the combination of correct set of words as your correct answer.  

    The spokesperson said that they were carefully

    monitoring the __________ security situation in Afghanistan, and its implications on the security and safety of Indian nationals in Afghanistan. 1. detention      2. detecting     3. deceased     4. diminishing     5. deteriorating   6. declaiming
    A 1 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘diminish’ means ‘to reduce or be reduced in size or importance’. The word ‘deteriorate’ means ‘to become worse’. Both these words can be used here. 1- the act of officially detaining someone. 2- to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method. 3- dead. 6- to express something with strong feeling, especially in a loud voice or with forceful language.

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