Question

Kamala was ________ on seeing the scorpion ( paralyzed, stupefied)​

Answer 1

Kamala was stupefied on seeing the scorpion.

In the sentence, stupefied is the most suitable word (though you could technically use both). This is because stupefied is defined as the state of shock and/or astonishment while paralyzed is defined as loss of muscle function in a part of the body.

Stupefied defines a more general reaction while paralyzed defines a more specific and medical bodily reaction.

Thus, stupefied better describes the reaction to the situation rather than paralyzed because paralyzed implies a more exaggerated and specific reaction.