Tissue that is specialized for contraction is
(a) Epithelial tissue
(b) Muscle tissue
(c) Connective tissue
(d) Nervous tissue

Muscle tissue is specialized for contraction, enabling movement and force generation in the body. It consists of cells called muscle fibers that can shorten and produce motion, such as in skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.

Epithelial tissue forms protective layers covering body surfaces and lining cavities. It serves as a barrier and is involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation, but it is not specialized for contraction.

Connective tissue supports and binds other tissues, providing structure and protection, while nervous tissue transmits electrical signals for communication. Neither is primarily responsible for contraction.