Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word.
The explorer encountered an ancient artifact in the cave.

Correct option is C

The correct meaning of the highlighted word artifact is (c) An object made by humans, usually of historical or cultural significance.
· The word “artifact” is used to describe an object that was made or shaped by human hands, especially one of historical, cultural, or archaeological interest. In the sentence, the explorer encountered an ancient artifact, indicating it was something man-made and very old.
Grammatical Rule (Word Meaning Context):
· “Artifact” is a concrete noun used in academic and descriptive texts to refer to relics or tools from the past.
Hindi Explanation:
· “Artifact” उन वस्तुओं को कहा जाता है जो प्राचीन काल में मनुष्यों द्वारा बनाई गई थीं और जिनका ऐतिहासिक या सांस्कृतिक महत्व होता है। जैसे कि बर्तन, औजार, मूर्तियाँ आदि।
Meanings of all other given options:
· A form of currency: A medium of exchange, typically coins or paper notes.
Hindi: मुद्रा का एक रूप। ❌
· A type of insect: A classification of small, crawling or flying creatures.
Hindi: कीड़ों की एक जाति। ❌
· An object made by humans, usually of historical or cultural significance: A human-made item from ancient times, often studied by historians or archaeologists.
Hindi: मनुष्यों द्वारा बनाई गई वस्तु जो ऐतिहासिक या सांस्कृतिक दृष्टि से महत्वपूर्ण होती है। ✅
· A sudden burst of energy: A quick and intense release of energy.
Hindi: ऊर्जा का अचानक विस्फोट। ❌