Select the option in which the word ‘belligerent’ is used correctly.

Correct option is C

The correct usage of the word ‘belligerent’ is in option (c).
Belligerent: Hostile, aggressive, and prone to start arguments or conflicts. (झगड़ालू)
Example:
· His belligerent tone during the debate offended the audience.
Explanation:
· (c) correctly uses “belligerent” to describe the confrontational behaviour of a litigant, prompting a reprimand.
· (a) & (b): Belligerent is wrongly associated with warm welcomes and joyful hugs — both contradict the meaning.
· (d): A person wouldn’t typically be “belligerent” due to happy news — inappropriate usage.