Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank:
A crumbling gateway near the bus stand is the only ______ of the old Maratha fort that once guarded the town.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → remnant
Complete sentence: A crumbling gateway near the bus stand is the only remnant of the old Maratha fort that once guarded the town.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) replica | an exact copy of something | The museum shop sells small replicas of the Konark wheel. |
| (2) prototype | the first model of something, from which later ones are made | The students showed a prototype of their solar-powered cycle at the science fair. |
| (3) remnant (answer) | a small part of something that is left after the rest has gone (fits the one gateway left of the fort) | Ma stitched a cushion cover from a remnant of her old silk saree. |
| (4) blueprint | a detailed plan for a building or a project | The engineer showed us the blueprint of the new bridge. |