Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
She believed she had been blamed for the mistakes of others for what happened.

Correct option is B

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is  "Made a scapegoat."
· Explanation: A "scapegoat" is a person who is unfairly blamed for something others have done. The context of the sentence indicates blame being shifted, making "scapegoat" the appropriate term.
Grammatical rule used:
· A noun phrase like "made a scapegoat" follows the verb "made" to describe a role or identity attributed to someone.
Example: He was made a scapegoat for the team's failure.
Meanings of the other options:
· Sceptic: A person who doubts accepted opinions. (Hindi: संशयवादी)
· Spinster: An unmarried woman, typically older. (Hindi: कुंवारी महिला)
· Savage: Fierce or violent. (Hindi: क्रूर)