Lord Buddha ……… his kingship and become a hermit.

The correct answer is C. Abdicated.

To abdicate means to give up one’s position of power or authority. In this case, Lord Buddha abdicated his kingship and became a hermit.

The other options are incorrect.

• Abolished means to put an end to something completely. Lord Buddha did not put an end to his kingship, he simply gave it up.
• Abated means to become less severe or intense. Lord Buddha’s kingship did not become less severe or intense, he simply gave it up.
• Abandoned means to leave something or someone completely. Lord Buddha did not leave his kingship completely, he simply gave it up.

I hope this helps!