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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
The militant was nabbed at the airport.

A
caught
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B
pursued
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C
arrested
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D
beaten
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Solution

The correct option is A caught
The highlighted word means 'taken hold of'.
Option A is correct. 'Caught', in this context, also means 'taken hold of'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option B, pursued, means 'followed'.

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