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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 Border Security Force intercepted yesterday a truck carrying arms and ammunition.

A

found

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B

stopped

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C

met

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D

interrupted

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Solution

The correct option is B stopped
The highlighted word means 'stopped'.
Option B is correct. As we can see, the option has the correct meaning and thus, it is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option D, interrupted, means 'interfere in someone's activity'.

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