Correct option is B
Given: Sheep : Ram
A Ram is the male counterpart of a Sheep.
The relationship is female animal → male counterpart.
Now, we check each options.
Option (a): Wolf : Howl (Incorrect)
This is an animal and its sound, not a male-female relationship.
Option (b): Deer : Stag (Correct)
A Stag is the male counterpart of a Deer.
Option (c): Cow : Calf (Incorrect)
A Calf is the young one of a Cow, not the male counterpart.
Option (d): Lion : Cub (Incorrect)
A Cub is the young one of a Lion, not the male counterpart.
Thus, correct option is (b).