Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

Those earning less than Rs.10,000 are ______ from paying income tax.

exempted

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is exempted.

• Adjusted means changed or altered to fit a particular purpose.
• Accepted means received or taken in as true or valid.
• Exempted means not subject to a particular obligation or duty.
• Collected means gathered or received.