Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
He was put behind bars for his act of forgery.

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is (b) counterfeiting.
Forgery: The act of faking documents, signatures, money, or works of art with the intent to deceive. (जालसाज़ी)
Example: He was arrested for the forgery of a cheque.
Counterfeiting: The act of making an exact imitation of something valuable with the intent to defraud. (नक़ली माल बनाना)
Example: The man was caught counterfeiting currency notes.
Synonyms: falsification, imitation, fake, counterfeiting.
Antonyms: authenticity, originality, truth.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Murdering – The act of unlawfully killing someone (हत्या करना)
· (c) Coaxing – Gently persuading (मनाना)
· (d) Embezzling – Stealing money from one’s own organization (गबन करना)