Multiple choice

Depart

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

The President wants to depart from the existing protocol of being addressed as “His Excellency” and also wants minimal disruption in the Capital caused by the movement of his convoy. The President wants most functions to be held within the precincts of Rashtrapati Bhavan so that there is no disruption of traffic and less burden on the police.

  1. Move away

  2. Follow up

  3. Take

  4. Leave

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President wants to change the existing custom of being addressed as 'His Excellency.' In this context, 'depart from' means to move away from or deviate from an established practice or system. Option A (Move away) correctly captures this meaning of leaving or changing an existing protocol.

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