Correct option is B
The correct one-word substitution for
a person who is mentally ill is lunatic.
Explanation: A
lunatic refers to someone who is mentally ill, especially in an old-fashioned or informal sense. (Hindi meaning: पागल, विक्षिप्त)
Example: The villagers believed that the lunatic wandered the streets at night.
Meanings of other options:
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(a) Mercenary: A person who fights for money rather than loyalty (Hindi: भाड़े का सैनिक)
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(c) Psychiatrist: A doctor specializing in mental illness (Hindi: मानसिक रोग विशेषज्ञ)
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(d) Psychologist: A professional who studies the human mind and behavior (Hindi: मनोवैज्ञानिक)