Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Active community involvement _____________ a sense of belonging and contributes to the overall well-being of society.

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) fosters.
Foster: To encourage the development or growth of ideas, feelings, or relationships. (Hindi: बढ़ावा देना, पोषण करना)
Example: Good parenting fosters confidence in children.
Other options:
· (a) Forgets – to fail to remember (भूल जाना) – illogical.
· (c) Fails – to not succeed (असफल होना) – doesn’t fit context.
· (d) Collects – to gather (इकट्ठा करना) – grammatically weak here.