Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I am born and ___________ in a cultured family.

Correct option is C

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘ bred’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘ Bred’ is the past participle of "breed," and in this context, it refers to how someone is raised or brought up. (पालन-पोषण किया गया)
• As per the idiomatic expression, "born and bred" is commonly used to refer to someone's birthplace and upbringing.
Example: He was born and bred in Delhi.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
· (a) bare – uncovered or without clothing (नंगा)
· (b) bread – food item made from flour (रोटी)
· (d) beard – facial hair on the chin/face (दाढ़ी)
• Thus, all other words are either unrelated or incorrect in tense/usage.