Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently as genuine.

Correct option is B

The correct one-word substitution for the given group of words is "counterfeit".

Meaning: Something that is made in imitation with the intent to deceive or pass off as genuine.
Hindi Meaning: नकली, जाली
Example: The police seized a large quantity of counterfeit currency from the criminals.
Meanings of the other options:
Staunch (A): Firm and loyal in attitude or belief. (Not related to fraud or imitation.)
Authentic (C): Genuine or real. (Opposite of counterfeit.)
Deliberate (D): Done consciously and intentionally. (Not related to imitation or fraud.)