Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
In spite of a steep hike in the prices of crude oil, the government did not rise the price of fuel.

Correct option is C

The correct substitution for the highlighted segment "did not rise the price of fuel" is did not raise.
· "Rise" is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object and is used when something increases on its own.
· "Raise" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object and is used when something is increased by someone or something else.
Grammatical Rule Used: Choosing the correct verb form between "rise" and "raise" depends on whether the verb has a direct object (transitive) or not (intransitive). Example:
· The sun rises in the east. (No direct object; "rises" is correct as it's intransitive)
· She raised her hand to ask a question. (Direct object present; "raised" is correct as it's transitive)