WBCS.LIVE practice question

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. One who runs away from justice

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

Answer options

  1. Fugitive
  2. Convict
  3. Accused
  4. Prisoner

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fugitive

Explanation: Context: The word ‘Fugitive’ refers to someone who runs away or escapes from justice, custody, or danger. 1. Fugitive ✅ – correct; one who runs away from justice. 2. Convict ❌ – someone found guilty and imprisoned. 3. Accused ❌ – someone charged but not convicted. 4. Prisoner ❌ – one already confined in jail. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The police captured the fugitive who had escaped from prison last week.