Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The pleasant ______ of the rain as it fell on the dust made me feel nostalgic.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is "aroma".
· Aroma is used to describe a distinctive and typically pleasant smell, especially of food or drink.
· In the context of the sentence, "The pleasant ______ of the rain as it fell on the dust made me feel nostalgic," the word ‘aroma’ fits well as it conveys the evocative and pleasant smell produced when rain hits dry soil, often described as petrichor.
· Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen.
· Meanings of other given options:
· incense: Material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned, typically used in religious contexts.
· balm: A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.
· perfume: A liquid substance designed to emit a pleasant odor when applied to the human body.