In the following sentences, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word to fill in the blank.

The war has led to an exodus of the citizens, but their _______  into other countries is being blocked.

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  1. entry
  2. invasion
  3. desertion
  4. emigration

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Option 1 : entry
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The correct answer is 'entry'.
 
Key Points
  • The word 'exodus' refers to a mass departure of people. (निर्गमन)
  • The opposite of 'exodus' is 'entry', which means the act of going into a place. (प्रवेश)
  • The other options:
    • Invasion: refers to an aggressive entrance of forces into a territory.
    • Desertion: means the act of abandoning something or someone.
    • Emigration: means leaving one's country to settle in another.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: The war has led to an exodus of the citizens, but their entry into other countries is being blocked.

Additional Information
  • Exodus (निर्गमन): means a mass departure of people.
  • Entry (प्रवेश): means the act of coming into a place.
  • Invasion (आक्रमण): refers to an aggressive action of entering a place to conquer it.
  • Desertion (त्याग): means abandoning something or someone.
  • Emigration (प्रवासन): means leaving one's country to live in another.
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