Multiple choice

Directions: Select the meaning which best explains the italicized word.

The prime ministers of India and Pakistan have had many abortive parleys on the issue of reunion of the two countries.

  1. talks

  2. negotiations

  3. expositions

  4. conferences

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Parleys means formal discussions or conferences between opposing parties. Option D correctly identifies this meaning of diplomatic talks, unlike the more general or formal terms in other options.

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