Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The soldier laid down his life _____________ the nation.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The phrase "laid down his life" implies a sacrifice made for the benefit or sake of something else.
The preposition for is used to indicate purpose, reason, or the recipient of a benefit. In this case, the nation is the entity for whose sake the sacrifice was made.
The most appropriate word that fills in the blank is ‘for’.