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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with the

    phrase or idiom highlighted in bold. Select the option given below that cannot replace the phrase in bold and mark that as your answer. Indian support to the Afghan government is vital due to its soft power and influence on the population .
    A control on the population Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B dominance over population. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C authority over the people Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D command over the population Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None can replace Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (e) None of the phrases given in the options can replace the highlighted phrase. The sentence states that the Indian support to Afghan government is important as India has a credible image because of its soft power. Influence is the power to have an important effect on someone or something. If someone influences someone else, they are changing a person or thing in an indirect but important way. Here the tone of the sentence is positive. None of the phrases convey the same meaning.

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