Correct option is B
The correct one-word substitute for the given phrase is
(b) Parable.
Parable: A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, often found in religious texts.
Parable in Hindi: नीति-कथा।
Example: The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most famous biblical stories.
Meanings of other options:
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Parboil: To partially boil food before cooking it fully.
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Hindi: अधपका उबालना।
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Parole: The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence.
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Hindi: परोल।
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Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host's expense.
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Hindi: परजीवी।