Multiple choice

Protesting

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. Proposing

  2. Disposing

  3. Testifying

  4. Complaining

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The locals gathered 'protesting against the closure.' 'Protesting' in this context means expressing strong objection or complaint about something. 'Complaining' best captures this meaning of expressing dissatisfaction.

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