The foreword is elucidated as a brief introductory section preceding the actual text of the book that primarily intends to provide a rationale or idea of the development of the idea of the book. Such an introduction is written by an expert and signed by the author.
The given section can be distinguished as a foreword as it functions to establish the credibility of the work before the audience. It discusses the <u>interaction of the expert(who has written the foreword) with the primary author of the book and the expert's opinion about the author and book. It also acknowledges the achievements of the author('gold medal..insights')</u> that helps in signifying the reliability of the author and his work. Thus, <u>option A</u> is the correct answer.
