Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The heavy and abundant rainfall has a major role to play in the production of crops.

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) Ample.
Abundant: Existing or available in large quantities. (बहुतायत में, प्रचुर मात्रा में)
Example: The country has abundant natural resources.
Ample: Sufficient or more than enough. (पर्याप्त मात्रा में)
Example: There was ample food for everyone at the party.
Synonyms: Plentiful, bountiful, overflowing, ample
Antonyms: Scarce, insufficient, meager, limited
Meanings of all the other given options:
·  (b) Cyclonic – Related to a cyclone or storm (चक्रीय तूफानी)
·  (c) Intermittent – Occurring at irregular intervals; not steady (रुक-रुक कर होने वाला)
·  (d) Prolonged – Extended for a long time (लंबे समय तक चलने वाला)