Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
In the makeshift place of activity, debate or conflict, there were hundreds of people with the queen's team of advisors and servants sitting within the ring against the wall.

Correct option is B

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (b) arena.
Explanation: The phrase “makeshift place of activity, debate or conflict” is best represented by the word arena, which refers to a space for public events, performances, conflicts, or intense discussions.
Example: "The courtroom became an arena of heated arguments during the trial."
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Casino: A place for gambling. (जुआघर)
· (c) Dormitory: A large bedroom for several people. (छात्रावास/साझा सोने का कमरा)
· (d) Aviary: A large enclosure for keeping birds. (पिंजरा/पक्षियों का घर)