Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The Bill increases the penalty to ____________ between three and six months, or fine of up to Rs 10,000, or both.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) imprisonment.
Explanation: The sentence talks about a penalty between three and six months, which clearly indicates a jail sentence or custodial punishment. The word imprisonment fits this context perfectly. (Imprisonment = क़ैद, जेल की सज़ा)
Example: The court sentenced the accused to imprisonment for six months.
Meanings of other options:
· a) Discharge – Release from duty or obligation (मुक्ति)
· b) Banishment – Forcible expulsion from a place or country (निर्वासन)
· d) Liberation – The act of setting someone free (मुक्त करना)