Fill in the blank.
The villagers________ the death of their leader by keeping all the shops closed.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) mourned.
· Explanation: The villagers expressed their grief for the leader’s death by keeping the shops closed, which is appropriately described as "mourning."
· Mourned (Hindi meaning): शोक मनाना.
· Example: The nation mourned the loss of its great leader.
Meanings of other options:
· Announced: To declare or make known publicly (घोषित करना).
· Protested: To express objection or disapproval (विरोध करना).
· Consoled: To comfort someone in distress (सांत्वना देना).