Answer:
Option C is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Considering vertical motion of ball:-
Initial velocity, u = Â 2 m/s
Acceleration , a = 9.81 m/s²
Displacement, s = 40 m
We have equation of motion s= ut + 0.5 at²
Substituting
  s= ut + 0.5 at²
  40 = 2 x t + 0.5 x 9.81 x t²
  4.9t²  + 2t - 40 = 0
  t = 2.66 s  or t = -3.06 s
So, time is 2.66 s.
Option C is the correct answer.