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–OMe is a strong +M (resonance donating) group, which stabilizes the benzyl carbocation most at the para position.

At the ortho position, +M donation is present but slightly reduced due to steric effects.

At the meta position, resonance donation is not possible, so only a weak inductive effect operates.

Hence, the stability order is p–OMe > o–OMe > m–OMe, which matches Option (C).