Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the (ii) blank.

Earlier, man used to throw stones in (i) ________ at his enemies but today, man doesn’t need to be (ii) ______ present to haul the stone or send the arrow. The (iii) ___ has now replaced all these. Electronics and computers do the (iv) ______ and men die in hundreds of thousands.

  1. warfare

  2. launching

  3. physically

  4. missile
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Explanation

The phrase "doesn't need to be (ii) present" contrasts with earlier times when people were physically present to throw stones. "Physically" is the only word that completes this contrast meaningfully. The passage describes remote warfare where physical presence isn't required.

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