If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be .............. by the customs authority.
Directions (Q. Nos. 22-25) Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four words are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
- A. possessed
- B. punished
- C. confiscated ✓
- D. fined
Correct Answer: C. confiscated
Explanation
'Confiscated' means to be taken or seized with authority, which is the correct legal action taken by customs authorities against smuggled goods.
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