Select the word which can replace the given group of words:
An official order that people must stay indoors between certain hours, usually at night
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Curfew
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Curfew (answer) | an official order that people must stay at home during fixed hours | After the clashes, a curfew was put on the town from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
| (2) Blackout | a time when all lights must be put out or when the power fails (lights, not people staying indoors) | During the blackout, we did our homework by candlelight. |
| (3) Moratorium | an official stop on an activity for a period of time | The bank gave a moratorium of six months on loan payments. |
| (4) Siege | the surrounding of a town or fort by an army to force it to give up | The fort held out for months during the siege. |