Explanation :
An electric circuit is a closed network consisting of an electrical component. It consists of a resistor, a battery, an ammeter, a voltmeter etc.
A symbol is given to every component.
The given symbol shows a battery. It consists of more than one cell and used as a power source in a circuit. It has two terminals i.e a positive terminal and a negative terminal.
The positive terminal of a battery is a cathode and a negative terminal is an anode.
Hence, the correct option is (C) " battery ".