Fill in the blank in the sentence below choosing the most appropriate word from the options given.
Most religions follow festival specific ___ .

Correct option is A

The correct option is (a) rites.

Explanation:
The sentence refers to specific religious or ceremonial practices associated with festivals. The correct word is rites, which means formal ceremonies or rituals, especially those associated with religious or cultural observances.

Correct answer word – Rites:
Rites (plural noun) refers to ceremonial or religious acts performed according to prescribed rules or traditions.
(Hindi meaning: धार्मिक अनुष्ठान / रीति-रिवाज)
Example: The wedding rites were performed according to ancient customs.

Explanation of Other Options (Homophones and Confusables):

• (b) Rights – Refers to legal or moral entitlements (अधिकार); e.g., human rights. Not related to religious ceremonies.
• (c) Rote – Refers to mechanical memorisation or repetition without understanding (रटना); e.g., learning by rote. Unrelated to festival practices.
• (d) Writes – The third person singular present tense of the verb write (लिखना); completely unrelated to the context.