Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a global education crisis.

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the word crisis is catastrophe.
Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger; a turning point (संकट)
Example: The economic crisis led to a sharp rise in unemployment.
Catastrophe: A sudden disaster or major crisis (विनाशकारी स्थिति)
Example: The tsunami was a catastrophe that displaced thousands.
Synonyms: disaster, emergency, calamity, catastrophe.
Antonyms: stability, peace, order.
Meanings of other options:
· Legacy – Inheritance or something left behind (विरासत)
· Inhibition – Restriction or suppression (संकोच / रोक)
· Hoard – A stockpile (संग्रह)