Select the correctly spelt word meaning ‘a person who practices severe self-discipline for spiritual purposes’.

Explanation

The correct option is (c). Option (c) is the correctly spelt word. The correct spelling is Ascetic, meaning a person who practises strict self-discipline and avoids indulgence, especially for religious or spiritual reasons. (Hindi meaning: तपस्वी / संयमी) Example: The monk lived an ascetic life with minimal possessions. Meanings of all the given options: Option (a) Asketic: incorrect spelling; intended meaning is “ascetic” (Hindi meaning: तपस्वी). Option (b) Aescetic: incorrect spelling; intended meaning is “ascetic” (Hindi meaning: संयमी). Option (c) Ascetic: correct spelling; severely self-disciplined for spiritual purpose (Hindi meaning: तपस्वी). Option (d) Ascettik: incorrect spelling; intended meaning is “ascetic” (Hindi meaning: संयमी). So the correct answer is (c) Copyright © 2026 Adda247