Nitro group is meta-directing in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?

Nitro group is meta-directing in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions? Correct Answer decreases electron density at ortho and para-positions

Because nitro group decreases electron density at ortho and para-positions, which will leads to deactivation of ring.
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