Correct option is C
"Wiped out" is the correct phrasal verb to describe complete destruction. It indicates the countryside was entirely ruined, aligning with the meaning of "completely destroyed."
Information Booster:
1. "Wiped out" emphasizes total eradication or elimination.
2. Commonly used in contexts like disasters or defeats.
3. Strongly connotes irreversibility of damage or loss.
4. A versatile phrasal verb in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Additional Information:
· (a) phased out: Refers to gradual removal or discontinuation.
· (b) ruled out: Means exclusion as an option, unrelated to destruction.
· (d) pulled down: Implies dismantling structures, less comprehensive than "wiped out."