Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted part of the given sentence.
All the kith and kin of my deceased landlady were present to attend her funeral.

Correct option is D

The correct substitution for "kith and kin" is "blood relatives" (Option d).
Explanation:
The phrase "kith and kin" refers to close friends and family, particularly blood relatives. In this context, the sentence mentions a funeral, making "blood relatives" the most appropriate substitution.
Corrected Sentence: "All the blood relatives of my deceased landlady were present to attend her funeral."
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) office colleagues: Incorrect, as it refers to people working in the same office, not family or close relations. (कार्यालय के सहकर्मी)
· (b) secret enemies: Incorrect, as it contradicts the context of family and friends attending a funeral. (गुप्त शत्रु)
· (c) special students: Incorrect, as it is unrelated to the context. (विशेष छात्र)
· (d) blood relatives: Correct, as it refers to family members related by birth. (रक्त संबंधी)
Related Phrases:
1. Near and dear ones: Refers to close family and friends. (करीबी और प्रिय जन)
2. Next of kin: The closest living relatives of a person. (निकटतम रिश्तेदार)