Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meanings of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

Indira Gandhi's assassination led to unrest and violence in the country.

  1. attack

  2. murder

  3. punishment

  4. death

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Assassination specifically means the murder of a prominent or politically important person, often for political or ideological reasons. Murder (B) is the core meaning. Attack (A) is too broad, punishment (C) is legal penalty, and death (D) could be natural.