Replace the underlined words with a suitable foreign word:
After the meeting in Delhi, the two countries released an official statement on the border talks.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → communique
An official statement is a statement given out by a government or an office. The foreign word for it is communique. Example: The board put out an official statement about the new exam dates.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) communique (answer) | an official report, usually given to the press | The police issued a short communique about the traffic plan for the festival. |
| (2) canard | a false report or rumour spread on purpose | The message about a school holiday on Monday turned out to be a canard. |
| (3) entente | a friendly understanding between countries or groups | The two neighbouring states reached an entente on sharing river water. |
| (4) ex officio | because of the post a person holds | The principal is an ex officio member of the school committee. |