Choose the best translation of 'কর্তৃপক্ষ তাকে তিরষ্কার করল' from the alternatives below.
A. The authorities criticized him.
B. The authorities took him to book.
C. The authorities gave reins to him.
D. The authorities took him to task.
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D.
The authorities took him to task.
Explanation: The best translation of 'কর্তৃপক্ষ তাকে তিরষ্কার করল' is D. 'The authorities took him to task,' meaning they reprimanded him. Incorrect options: A. 'Criticized' is too general and lacks the specific connotation of reprimand. B. 'Took him to book' means punishment but is not the best match. C. 'Gave reins to him' is incorrect and irrelevant. Note: Context matters in translation to retain the specific tone and meaning of the original text.