WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word that best replaces the italicized words in the given sentence- In earlier times, rebels were executed for killing the king.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. homicide
  2. regicide
  3. parricide
  4. fratricide

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: regicide

Explanation: The act of killing the king is called regicide. homicide ❌: means killing a human being in general. regicide ✅: means killing of a king or monarch; correct. parricide ❌: means killing one’s own parent or close relative. fratricide ❌: means killing one’s own brother. Correct Sentence: In earlier times, rebels were executed for regicide. ✅