In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An area of land that is controlled by a ruler

Options

A. colony
B. dominion
C. country
D. municipality

Answer

B

Explanation

dominion (N.): an area of land controlled by one ruler
colony (N.): a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful country
country (N.) : an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
municipality (N.): a town, city or district with its own local government