UPSC CDS 1 2020 English Paper

Option B ‘Integrated’ is the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
Meaning of other words are:
Excluded means remove from consideration.
Laid down means to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk. 2. to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low.
Removed means take (something) away or off from the position occupied, abolish or get rid of.