ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: (B) tradition
Vocabulary knowledge — especially the meaning of words — is central to NTRCA English sections.
"Heritage" — Definition and Usage:
— Heritage: things passed down from previous generations; valued traditions, culture, property, or rights inherited from ancestors
— It encompasses historical traditions, cultural practices, monuments, languages, and values
— Examples:
→ "Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage."
→ "UNESCO protects world heritage sites."
→ "Our linguistic heritage includes Bengali."
Etymology:
— From Old French "heritage" → Latin "heres" (heir)
— But in modern English, "heritage" = tradition/inheritance (both physical and cultural)
Why others are wrong:
✗ heir — an heir (উত্তরাধিকারী) is a PERSON who inherits property, not the same as heritage
✗ legitimacy — refers to legality or lawfulness; unrelated to heritage
✗ intrigue — means secret plots or fascination; completely unrelated
Heritage vs. Heir:
— Heritage = what is passed down (traditions, property, culture)
— Heir = the person who receives/inherits these things
Source: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary; Vocabulary for NTRCA; NTRCA Question Bank.