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Read the following story and answer the question choosing the most appropriate option:
All the animals of the forest gathered to elect their new king.
They chose the monkey because they were amused by his antics. The fox was very disappointed at not being chosen and waited for a chance to get it.
One day, he found a piece of meat on a path. He realized at once it was the bait for a trap. But off he went to the monkey and offered to show him where it was, as a sign of his loyalty. The monkey. king at once fell into the trap and the fox burst out laughing.
'With so few wits, you cannot even rule yourself; let alone animals.'
Which word in the story means 'Food which is used to catch animals'?

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Bait
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Trap
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Burst
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D
Coits
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Solution

The correct option is A Bait
The correct answer is Option A.
BAIT means FOOD WHICH IS USED TO CATCH ANIMALS.
Bait is used to deceive animals. They are attracted towards the food and come forward to eat and it is then that they are trapped or killed by the hunter.

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