In a defined benefit plan the differences between expected and actual returns on high quality bonds will lead to:

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In a defined benefit plan, actuarial gains or losses occur when the actual returns on plan assets differ from the expected returns. This can happen when there is a difference between the actual and expected returns on high-quality bonds. This leads to changes in the plan's funded status and may result in contributions from the employer or benefit adjustments for the plan participants. The other options (A, C, and D) are not directly related to the impact of differences between expected and actual returns on high quality bonds in a defined benefit plan.

In a Defined Benefit Plan the Differences Between Expected and Actual