Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the highlighted segment in the following sentence.
After the scandal, the king was left with no choice but to announce his act of renouncing the throne.

Correct option is D

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) abdication.
It means the formal act of giving up the throne or authority. (सिंहासन त्यागना)
Example: The king’s abdication shocked the entire nation.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Coronation: Ceremony of crowning a king or queen. (राज्याभिषेक)
· (b) Extradition: Process of handing over a person to another jurisdiction. (प्रत्यर्पण)
· (c) Exoneration: The act of freeing someone from blame. (दोषमुक्ति)