Multiple choice

Precincts

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. Neighbourhood

  2. Sectors

  3. Buildings

  4. Boundaries
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The President wants functions held within the boundaries of Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Precincts' refers to the boundaries or enclosed area of a building or institution. Option D (Boundaries) correctly identifies this meaning - the defined limits or area of the presidential estate.

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