What India hankers for most at this moment is security and stability.

The correct answer is C. desires.

• Dreams are unrealistic or improbable hopes or aspirations.
• Plans are detailed proposals for doing or achieving something.
• Aims are goals or objectives that one sets out to achieve.
• Desires are strong feelings of wanting or needing something.

In the context of the question, “What India hankers for most at this moment is security and stability,” the answer is “desires.” This is because security and stability are things that India needs and wants, and they are not unrealistic or improbable. They are also