A person who is made to bear the blame due to others

A. Innocent

B. Scapegoat

C. Ignoramus

D. Nincompoop

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

One word substitute is Scapegoat.

Innocent: not guilty of a crime or offence.
Scapegoat: a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
Ignoramus: an ignorant or stupid person.
Nincompoop: a foolish or stupid person.