Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.
The ______ silence of the island often intensified Crusoe’s sense of loneliness.

Correct option is B

The correct option is (b).

The sentence describes how the silence of the island made Crusoe feel more lonely. To intensify loneliness, the silence must be portrayed as very strong and overwhelming. The adjective deafening is often used figuratively to mean so complete and intense that it feels loud. Thus, “deafening silence” is a well-known expression meaning an extremely noticeable, oppressive silence.

Meaning: Deafening = extremely loud; figuratively, overwhelmingly intense (Hindi meaning: कान फोड़ देने वाला / अत्यधिक तीव्र).

Example: After the announcement, there was a deafening silence in the hall.

Why other options are incorrect:

• (A) noisy: Opposite of silence (Hindi: शोरगुल वाला).
• (C) blaring: Very loud and harsh; used for sounds, not for silence (Hindi: कर्कश/तेज).
• (D) joyful: Indicates happiness, not loneliness or silence (Hindi: आनंदित).