Question

For the following word below, a context is provided. From the alternatives given, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context. 
Bequeath: In consequences, they bequeathed to their followers no clear vision of the economics of socialism, that is state ownership and planning the means of production, distribution and exchange, and others had to advocate market socialism, the state regulation of capital rather than state ownership of planning.

Options

• hand down or pass on

• a powerful will of the people

• a method of governing

• to give in promise

Answer 1

Bequeath means pass something on or leave something to someone else.
hand down or pass on is the correct option.