Correct option is C
· Meaning of "Pursuit": The action of following or chasing something.
· Synonyms: Trail, chase, hunt.
· Antonyms: Retreat, abandon.
· Why other options are incorrect?
· Retreat: To move back, opposite of "pursuit".
· Drive: Motivation or effort, not necessarily related to chasing.
· Dearth: Means scarcity or lack, unrelated to "pursuit".
· Example :
· "The police were in pursuit of the fleeing suspect."