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Suspension
Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.
After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India.
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so.
The passage discusses the 'suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC).' In this context, suspension refers to the IOA being temporarily removed or expelled from membership. The correct answer is 'Temporary expulsion' - being removed for a period, not permanently banned, as indicated by IOC's willingness to discuss.