A piece of paper appears to be attracted to a charged ebonite rod, even before they touch (see fig.). The above happens because of :

conduction

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friction

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induction

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current electricity

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Solution

The correct option is C induction
Electrostatic induction is a redistribution of electrical charge in an object, caused by the influence of nearby charges without even touching each other. In the presence of a charged body, an insulated conductor develops a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other end.
In this case, A piece of paper appears to be attracted to a charged ebonite rod, even before they touch is because of induction.

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