This book is about a man who . . . . . . . . his family and went to live in the Himalayas.

The correct answer is: B. deserted.

To desert someone or something means to leave them without warning or explanation. In this case, the man deserted his family and went to live in the Himalayas.

The other options are:

• A. exiled: to be forced to leave one’s country or home, especially as a punishment.
• C. banished: to be forced to leave a place, especially as a punishment.
• D. expelled: to be forced to leave a place, especially a school or university.
• E. admonished: to be told off or criticized.

I hope this helps!