Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
They called Mohan a ______ because he did not want to go into the dark lane.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) coward.
Explanation of correct answer:
· The sentence implies Mohan was scared to go into the dark lane.
· A person who is afraid or lacks courage is called a coward. (डरपोक / बुज़दिल)
Correct sentence:
They called Mohan a coward because he did not want to go into the dark lane.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Hero: A brave and admired person (वीर)
· (b) Brave: Showing courage (बहादुर)
· (d) Valiant: Showing determination and bravery (पराक्रमी)
�� Info Booster:
✔ “Coward” is a noun meaning a person who lacks bravery.
✔ "Brave" and "valiant" are adjectives and don’t fit the structure: “called... a (noun)”