X contracts to sell 10 kg of rice to Y on credit for Rs. 5,000. Z, Y’s friend, promises X rupees 5,000 if Y does not pay or fails to pay rupees 5,000.In this case,
X is the creditor, Y is the principal debtor, and Z is the surety in this case.
X is principal debtor, Y is creditor.
Z is creditor, Y is principal debtor.
X is surety.
Surety – The person who gives the guarantee is referred to as the surety.
Principal Debtor – The person whose default the guarantee is provided for is referred to as the principal debtor.
Creditor – The creditor is the person to whom the guarantee is given.
So,X is the creditor, Y is the principal debtor, and Z is the surety in this case. Hence correct option is a.