Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. "We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?"

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Q.11 Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
"We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?"

The word posterity refers to all future generations of people. We need to find the option that is closest in meaning.

• A) Prosperity means the state of being successful or thriving, especially financially. This is not the meaning of posterity.
• B) Future refers to the time that is to come. Preserving monuments for posterity means preserving them for people in the future. This is the closest meaning.
• C) National pride is a feeling of pride in one's country. While monuments might evoke national pride, "national pride" is not the meaning of posterity.
• D) Collective gain refers to a benefit shared by a group. While future generations might gain from preserved monuments, "collective gain" is not the direct meaning of posterity.

Therefore, "future" is the nearest in meaning to "posterity".

The final answer is $\boxed{\text{B}}$

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