WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. The treaty was signed by both the parties to retain the status-quo.

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

Answer options

  1. previous condition
  2. unnatural behaviour
  3. current situation
  4. class of societies

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: current situation

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Let's look at the options: ❌ A. previous condition : refers to something in the past, not necessarily the current state. ❌ B. unnatural behaviour : completely unrelated in meaning. ✅ C. current situation : Correct; it matches the meaning of "status quo". ❌ D. class of societies : irrelevant and doesn't match the context.