Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

The act of detaining someone specially during war or due to any political reason 

Options:

Deferment

Detainment 

Internment

Polyandry

Correct Answer:

Internment

Explanation:

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "the act of detaining someone specially during war or due to any political reason" is internment.

  • Deferment is a postponement of something, such as military service.
  • Detainment is the act of detaining someone, especially for questioning or investigation.
  • Internment is the confinement of people, especially enemy aliens, in a camp during war.
  • Polyandry is the practice of having multiple husbands.