The new scheme was aimed at prohibiting all people from imbibing alcoholic drinks.

Answer: Option D

Offering : a thing offered, especially as a gift or contribution.
Smuggling : the illegal movement of goods into or out of a country.
Preparing : make (something) ready for use or consideration.
Drinking : the action or habit of consuming alcohol.
Imbibing : drink (alcohol).

Synonym of Imbibing is Drinking