The Constitution of India ensures <u>proportionate</u> representation from all regions.
Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. balanced ✓
- B. partial
- C. unlikely
- D. suffragette
Correct Answer: A. balanced
Explanation
Proportionate means corresponding in size or amount to something else, which implies achieving a balanced representation.
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