Correct option is A
The given rule states that each letter is shifted by -1 position in the alphabet. Let's apply this to both AWAKE and FRIEND:
For AWAKE:
A → Z (one letter before A)
W → V
A → Z
K → J
E → D
Thus, AWAKE is written as ZVZJD.
Now, for FRIEND:
F → E
R → Q
I → H
E → D
N → M
D → C
Thus, FRIEND is written as EQHDMC.
So, the correct answer is (a) EQHDMC.