The question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank to make it meaningfully complete.
The startup’s sales ________ after the festive discount campaign.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) surged.
“Surged” means rose or increased suddenly and powerfully (तेज़ी से बढ़ना/उछाल आना). Discounts typically lead to higher sales, so a sharp rise fits the context best. The other options imply decline, stasis, cancellation, or running away—illogical for “sales.” (Hindi: तेज़ी से बढ़ना)
Example: After launching a weekend offer, bookings surged within hours.
Explain why other options are incorrect.
· (b) dwindled: to diminish or shrink (घट जाना/कम होना) — opposite of expected sales trend after discounts.
· (c) plateaued: to remain at a steady level (स्थिर हो जाना) — not a rise.
· (d) rescinded: to revoke or cancel (रद्द करना) — action on orders/laws, not a state of sales.
· (e) absconded: to run away secretly (फरार होना) — used for persons, not “sales.”