In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A child born after the death of its father

Options

A. A) an orphan
B. B) a deprived child
C. C) a waif
D. D) a posthumous child

Answer

D

Explanation

A posthumous child posthumous child (N.) : given or happening after someone has died orphan (N.): a child whose parents are dead deprived child (N.): a child who is without enough food, education and all the things that are necessary for it to live a happy and comfortable life waif (N.): a thin child who doesn.t have enough to eat