68. Transistor Recognition and Symbols

Question.7

Nilesh is inspecting a below schematic and notices a transistor with a resistor connected from its control pin to ground (Highlighted in Red box).
This resistor is present even when the control signal comes from a microcontroller.

What is the purpose of this resistor?

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To limit the load current
To make the transistor turn ON faster
To ensure the transistor stays OFF when the control signal is floating
To reduce the supply voltage for the transistor