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Which offense involves initiating communication by telephone in an obscene manner?

  1. Blocking emergency telephone calls

  2. Creating noxious odors in public

  3. Harassment

  4. Preventing execution of Civil Process

The correct answer is: Harassment

Out of the given options, the only offense that involves initiating communication by telephone in an obscene manner is Harassment. This offense includes repeatedly contacting someone with the intent to annoy, harass, or alarm them. The other options are incorrect because they involve different types of offenses, such as impeding the execution of civil process or causing harm through noxious odors. Therefore, the option C is the most relevant and appropriate answer to the question asked.