Multiple choice

Closure

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

A large number of locals gathered at the KM 24 toll plaza on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway here on Wednesday protesting against the closure of the U-turn to the service lane near the Ambience Mall. The police had a tough time dispersing the agitators.

  1. Stoppage

  2. Opening

  3. Banning

  4. Removing
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Explanation

The crowd is protesting 'against the closure of the U-turn.' 'Closure' means the act of closing or shutting down something. 'Stoppage' correctly captures this meaning of something being closed or no longer in operation.

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