Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The killing of a whole race
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Genocide.
One-word Substitute: Genocide
Meaning: Genocide refers to the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular race, nation, or ethnic group.
Example: The world still remembers the genocide during World War II.
Meanings of Other Options:
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Patricide – Killing one’s father
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Matricide – Killing one’s mother
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Infanticide – Killing an infant or baby
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.