In the question below, a statement has been given with a word omitted. Following the statement are five words that may fit in the blank. Choose the most appropriate word to make the statement contextually correct and grammatically meaningful.

Peoples are usually described as "indigenous" when they ______________traditions of an early culture.

Correct option is D

The correct word for the given blank is ‘maintain’.
(a)track: follow the trail or movements of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their course.
(b)infringes: actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
(c)innovate: make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
(d)maintain: cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.
(e)entail: involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.