Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
In his _________ the commander _________ the soldiers for their unruly behaviour and asked them to submit apology letters.

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blanks is (b) harangue; admonished.
A harangue is a long, angry or forceful speech, often used to scold or criticize. The verb admonished means to warn or scold someone firmly for bad behaviour. Since the soldiers were unruly and the commander demanded apology letters, the context clearly indicates scolding—not praising. (Harangue: भाषण/डाँट भरा भाषण; Admonish: कड़ी चेतावनी देना/डाँटना)
Example: In a stern harangue, the principal admonished the students for indiscipline.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (a) discourse; commended: discourse = speech/discussion (विमर्श), but commended = praised (प्रशंसा की) (context needs scolding, not praise)
· (c) ministration; lauded: ministration = act of serving/helping (सेवा), and lauded = praised (सराहा) (doesn’t match “unruly behaviour”)
· (d) eulogy; extolled: eulogy = speech praising someone (often after death) (श्रद्धांजलि/प्रशंसात्मक भाषण) and extolled = highly praised (बहुत प्रशंसा की) (opposite of the context)