Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
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A child born after the death of its father
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- an orphan
- a deprived child
- a waif
- a posthumous child
Correct Option: D
A posthumous child (N.) : given or happening after someone has died
orphan (N.) : a child whose parents are dead
deprived child (N.) : a child who is without enough food, education and all the things that are necessary for it to live a happy and comfortable life
waif (N.) : a thin child who doesn’t have enough to eat
