A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
The Egyptian mongoose is mainly ______, although it sometimes hunts during the day.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) nocturnal.
Explanation:
Nocturnal means active during the night. The sentence says the animal “sometimes hunts during the day”, implying it is usually active at night. (Nocturnal = रात में सक्रिय)
Example: Owls and bats are nocturnal creatures.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Avarice – Greed (लालच)
· (b) Substantial – Considerable in size or importance (महत्वपूर्ण/ठोस)
· (d) Pliant – Easily bent or flexible (लचीला)