Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence.
The tree has a brown __________ and the dogs __________ at the stranger.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) bark.
The sentence uses one word “bark” in two different senses:
First: “bark” as the outer covering of a tree (peel).
Second: “bark” as the sound made by dogs.
Thus, bark is the only word that fits both blanks contextually.
Example: The dog barked loudly when it saw a stranger. / The bark of this tree is rough.
Other options:
· (a) tail – rear part of an animal (पूंछ)
· (b) sound – noise (ध्वनि)
· (c) trunk – tree stem / elephant’s nose / suitcase (तना / सूँड़ / ट्रंक)