In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killing of a child

Options

A. homicide
B. genocide
C. infanticide
D. suicide

Answer

C

Explanation

infanticide (N.): the crime of killing a baby
homicide (N.): the crime of killing somebody deliberately, murder
genocide (N.): the murder of a whole race or group of people
suicide (N.) : the act of killing yourself deliberately