Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
Forsaken or neglected child who has no home and spends most of his/her time on the streets
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Waif.
A 'waif' refers to a forsaken or neglected child who has no home and often spends most of their time on the streets. It specifically denotes a homeless and vulnerable child.
Fugitive (भगोड़ा / फरार व्यक्ति) → Correct; someone fleeing or escaping
Vulnerable (असुरक्षित / कमजोर) → Weak, defenseless; unrelated to fleeing
Miscreant (दुष्ट / अपराधी) → Villain or wrongdoer; does not specifically mean someone running away
Waif (अनाथ / बेसहारा) → Homeless, abandoned person; unrelated to fleeing
The alternative options do not align with the intended meaning within the sentence's context.
Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.