Which of the following is the sensory speech area?

Correct option is B

Wernicke’s area, located in the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant hemisphere, is the center for comprehension of language. It is termed the sensory speech area because it processes auditory input related to speech understanding. Damage to this area causes Wernicke’s aphasia — fluent but meaningless speech.
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ Parietal area – Involved in sensory integration but not specifically language comprehension. (b) ✔ Wernicke’s area – Responsible for sensory (receptive) speech processing and understanding. (c) ✘ Occipital area – Concerned with visual processing, not speech. (d) ✘ Broca’s area – The motor speech area, responsible for speech production, not comprehension.