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Answer: A

Key insight
The word "INDIAN" is set in a high-contrast serif typeface (similar to Didot or Bodoni) — characterised by very thick vertical strokes, very thin horizontal and diagonal strokes, and hairline serifs. The correct 'S' must match this exact stroke-weight contrast and serif style.

Step by step
Step 1: Analyse the letters in "INDIAN" — thick vertical strokes on I, D, N; very thin cross-strokes; fine unbracketed (hairline) serifs. This is a Modern/Didone serif classification.
Step 2: The letter S in a Didone typeface has a high stroke-contrast S-curve with thin diagonals and thick spine, with hairline serifs at the terminals.
Step 3: Option A — shows an S with high stroke contrast (thick spine, thin terminals) and hairline serifs matching the Didone style. ✓
Step 4: Options B, C, D — show S letterforms with lower contrast, bracketed serifs, or different proportions inconsistent with the typeface shown.
Therefore the answer is A.

Why wrong options are wrong
Option B: The stroke contrast is too uniform — suggests a transitional serif, not

Fill in the blank with the same font. The word 'INDIAN' is shown in a specific typeface and the last letter is missing. Which option shows the correct letter to complete the word?