In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A place where government/ public records are kept

Options

A. archive
B. museum
C. shelf
D. cellar

Answer

A

Explanation

archive (N.): a collection of historical documents or records of a government, a family, a place or an organization, the place where records are stored
museum (N.): a building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public
shelf (N.): a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc. fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard/closet, bookcase, etc. for things to be placed on
cellar (N.): an underground room often used for storing things