Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The country has an abundant supply of minerals.

Correct option is C

The correct synonym of the given word is (c) ample.
Abundant: Present in large quantities; more than sufficient. (Hindi: प्रचुर मात्रा में)
Example: There is abundant rainfall in the coastal region.
Ample: Enough or more than enough; plentiful. (Hindi: पर्याप्त/बहुत अधिक)
Example: There was ample space for all the guests at the wedding.
Synonyms: ample, plentiful, copious, profuse
Antonyms: scarce, sparse, insufficient, lacking
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Artificial: Man-made, not natural (कृत्रिम)
· (b) Sparse: Thinly dispersed or scattered (विरल)
· (d) Natural: Existing in or caused by nature (प्राकृतिक)