WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word, which can most appropriately replace the italicized words in the sentence – A person can be sentenced to death for killing another human being.

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

Answer options

  1. patricide
  2. homicide
  3. genocide
  4. fratricide

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: homicide

Explanation: Context: The killing of a human being by another human is called ‘homicide’. Other options refer to specific types of killing (like father, brother, or community). 1. Patricide ❌ – killing of one’s father. 2. Homicide ✅ – correct; killing of a human being. 3. Genocide ❌ – killing of a large group. 4. Fratricide ❌ – killing of a brother. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The accused was charged with homicide after the murder incident.