Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
Defection is quite common in our present-day political life.

• A. Desertion
• B. Disobedience
• C. Disloyalty
• D. Indiscipline

Answer 1

The correct option is A Desertion

Option A: 'Defection' means 'the act of leaving a country, political party, etc. to go to another one'.

'Desertion' means 'the act of leaving a person, cause or organization'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Disobedience' means 'refusal to obey rules or someone in authority'.

Option C: 'Disloyalty' means 'the quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization'.

Option D: 'Indiscipline' means 'lack of discipline or control'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'defection'.

So, options B, C and D are wrong.