Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Ramu went with his friends on a trip to ___________ new paths.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) explore.
Explanation:
“Explore” means to travel through or examine a place to discover more about it. (खोज करना)
Example: The team decided to explore the untouched valleys of the Himalayas.
Why other options are incorrect:
· (a) Determine: Decide or establish (निर्धारित करना)
· (b) Deploy: To arrange or position strategically (तैनात करना)
· (c) Invent: Create something new (आविष्कार करना) – used for objects, not paths