Correct option is A
The correct option is (a).
- Explanation: Soot is the black powdery substance produced by smoke, especially in chimneys. Therefore, it is the correct word to complete the sentence.
- Correct answer word – soot
Hindi meaning: कालिख
Example: The walls were covered with soot from the fireplace. - Grammar Rule involved: This is a vocabulary and spelling question based on correct contextual usage.
- Meanings of other options:
- suit – a set of clothes or something suitable (सूट / उपयुक्त होना)
- suite – a set of rooms or musical pieces (सुइट / कमरों का समूह)
So the correct answer is (a)