Correct option is C
The correct option to fill in the blank is (c)
forgive a debt.
Explanation: "Forgive a debt" is a standard financial collocation meaning
to officially cancel the obligation to repay a loan. (Hindi: ऋण माफ करना)
Example: The government may forgive student debt for low-income earners.
Why other options are incorrect:
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(a) follow a debt – incorrect; doesn't convey the intended meaning.
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(b) format a debt – "format" applies to documents or digital data, not debts.
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(d) fragment a debt – uncommon and contextually incorrect.