Out of the given alternatives given choose the most appropriate option.
The woman, who has been missing for 10 days, is believed ___________ .

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) to have been abducted.
• Explanation:
– The structure “is believed to have been...” is used in passive voice for past events believed in the present.
– The woman is missing for 10 days (past), and belief is in the present.
• Grammatical rule used:
– In passive infinitive forms for past actions, we use to have been + V3.
• Explanation in Hindi:
– जब किसी भूतकालीन क्रिया को passive में व्यक्त किया जाए, और वर्तमान में उसके बारे में विश्वास हो, तो "to have been + V3" का प्रयोग होता है।
• Example:
– He is believed to have been murdered. ✅
Meanings of the other options:
• (a) to be abducted ❌
– English: Refers to present/future – incorrect tense.
– Hindi: अगवा किया जाना
• (b) to be abducting ❌
– English: Active voice – not applicable to the subject.
– Hindi: अगवा कर रही है
• (d) to have been abducting ❌
– English: Continuous past active – not suitable.
– Hindi: अगवा कर रही थी