Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Bonsai gardening was first practiced in China but became _____ because of the Japanese.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is "popular."
· "Bonsai gardening was first practiced in China but became popular because of the Japanese." This choice accurately describes the widespread acceptance and fame bonsai gardening gained due to Japanese influence and cultural promotion.
· The word "popular" appropriately describes the increase in recognition and preference among a broader audience. (लोकप्रिय)
· Other options:
· (a) frequent: Refers to something happening often but does not fit in the context of becoming well-known.
· (b) prevailing: Means something widespread or dominant, but it doesn’t fully capture the idea of becoming widely liked or accepted.
· (d) customary: Refers to something done as a tradition or habit, but it doesn't fit the idea of becoming well-known or widely practiced.
Thus, the sentence should be: "Bonsai gardening was first practiced in China but became popular because of the Japanese."