A. unkind
B. trite
C. public
D. questionable

Explanation:

The word civil (in this context) means related to citizens or public society, not military or religious matters.

In simple words: connected with ordinary people or public life.

So, the synonym of civil is public.

Real-Life Example

• Civil law → laws related to citizens and society
• Public affairs → matters related to people in general

Society-related = Civil

Main Points for Exams

• Civil can mean related to citizens or society.
• Public is its correct synonym in this sense.
• Other options are unrelated meanings.
• Therefore, Public is the correct answer.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

🏛️ Civil = Society/Citizens
👥 Public = Same Meaning

Private ↔ Civil (public meaning)
Civil ↔ Public ✔️