Out of the given alternatives given choose the most appropriate option.
We appealed to the president as a last _______________.

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) resort.
• Explanation:
– The phrase "last resort" means the final option or course of action when all else fails.
• Grammatical rule used:
– “Last resort” is a standard idiomatic expression used when all other possibilities have been exhausted.
• Explanation in Hindi:
– “Last resort” का अर्थ है अंतिम उपाय – जब सभी रास्ते विफल हो जाते हैं, तब यही विकल्प बचता है।
• Example:
– As a last resort, we contacted the embassy. ✅
Meanings of the other options:
• (a) recourse ❌
– English: Also means option/help, but not used in the phrase “last ___”.
– Hindi: सहारा
• (c) resource ❌
– English: Material or source of supply.
– Hindi: संसाधन
• (d) alternative ❌
– English: One of several options – not fixed in this phrase.
– Hindi: विकल्प