Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There was utter _________ after the explosion.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) "mayhem."
Mayhem means chaos and disorder, which naturally follows the disruption caused by an explosion. ( अफरा-तफरी)
Example: After the explosion, there was utter mayhem in the marketplace.
Other options are incorrect:
· Belting: Generally refers to hitting or striking; not relevant to chaos.
· Force: Represents strength or energy as an attribute of physical action; doesn't fit the context of disorder.
· Pacifism: A belief that disputes should be settled without violence; opposite in context.