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Tense Complete Rules | काल — 12 Tenses, Examples & Questions for SSC and Railway

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Conjunction Complete Rules & Questions | Conjunction सम्पूर्ण नियम

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Fatehpur Sikri: The Magnificent Mughal City of Emperor Akbar| फतेहपुर सीकरी: सम्राट अकबर का भव्य मुगल नगर | ENGLISH TRANSALTION PRACTICE

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Elephanta Caves: The Magnificent Rock-Cut Heritage of Shiva | एलिफेंटा की गुफाएँ: भगवान शिव की भव्य शैलकृत विरासत | ENGLISH TRANSLATION PRACTICE

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Q941

Work against the clock

A. Work quickly because time is limited
B. Work without a deadline
C. Deliberately waste time
D. Refuse to follow a schedule
Answer
Correct option: AWork quickly because time is limited
Q942

Worth its weight in gold

A. Extremely valuable or useful
B. Made entirely of gold
C. Very expensive but useless
D. Available in large quantities
Answer
Correct option: AExtremely valuable or useful
Q943

You can't judge a book by its cover

A. Appearances do not always reveal true qualities
B. Books should never be evaluated
C. Attractive things are always valuable
D. First impressions are always correct
Answer
Correct option: AAppearances do not always reveal true qualities
Q944

Your number is up

A. You are about to face an unavoidable unpleasant fate
B. You have won a prize
C. Your telephone number has changed
D. You have received a promotion
Answer
Correct option: AYou are about to face an unavoidable unpleasant fate
Q945

Zero tolerance

A. A policy of not accepting any violation of a particular rule
B. A willingness to overlook minor offences
C. Complete freedom from regulations
D. A temporary suspension of punishment
Answer
Correct option: AA policy of not accepting any violation of a particular rule
Q946

A bitter pill to swallow
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी अप्रिय सच्चाई या परिस्थिति जिसे स्वीकार करना कठिन हो, लेकिन स्वीकार करना आवश्यक हो।
English Sentence: Losing the final after months of preparation was a bitter pill to swallow.
Hindi Sentence: महीनों की तैयारी के बाद फाइनल हारना स्वीकार करना बहुत कठिन था।

A. A difficult medicine to take
B. An unpleasant fact that must be accepted
C. A minor inconvenience
D. An unexpected reward
Answer
Correct option: BAn unpleasant fact that must be accepted
Q947

A bull in a china shop
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा असावधान व्यक्ति जो अपने व्यवहार से नुकसान या परेशानी पैदा कर दे।
English Sentence: He behaved like a bull in a china shop during the delicate negotiations.
Hindi Sentence: संवेदनशील बातचीत के दौरान उसने असावधानी से व्यवहार करके स्थिति बिगाड़ दी।

A. A careful and patient person
B. An experienced businessman
C. A person who avoids conflict
D. A careless person who causes damage or embarrassment
Answer
Correct option: DA careless person who causes damage or embarrassment
Q948

A damp squib
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी घटना या योजना जिससे बहुत उम्मीद हो, लेकिन परिणाम निराशाजनक निकले।
English Sentence: The much-publicized launch turned out to be a damp squib.
Hindi Sentence: बहुत प्रचारित उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम उम्मीदों के विपरीत निराशाजनक साबित हुआ।

A. Something that disappoints because it is less impressive than expected
B. A sudden and remarkable success
C. A dangerous explosive device
D. An unexpected financial loss
Answer
Correct option: ASomething that disappoints because it is less impressive than expected
Q949

A dog in the manger
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो स्वयं किसी वस्तु का उपयोग न करे और दूसरों को भी उसका उपयोग न करने दे।
English Sentence: He never uses the equipment but refuses to lend it; he is a dog in the manger.
Hindi Sentence: वह उपकरण का स्वयं उपयोग नहीं करता और दूसरों को भी नहीं देता; उसका व्यवहार दूसरों के लाभ में बाधा डालने वाला है।

A. A loyal and protective friend
B. A person who shares everything
C. Someone who prevents others from using something they do not need
D. Someone who works extremely hard
Answer
Correct option: CSomeone who prevents others from using something they do not need
Q950

A hot potato
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा विवादास्पद मुद्दा जिसे संभालना कठिन हो।
English Sentence: The proposed fee increase became a political hot potato.
Hindi Sentence: प्रस्तावित शुल्क वृद्धि एक विवादास्पद मुद्दा बन गई।

A. A popular food item
B. A controversial issue that is difficult to handle
C. An easy responsibility
D. A quickly completed task
Answer
Correct option: BA controversial issue that is difficult to handle
Q951

A leap in the dark
Hindi Meaning: परिणाम की जानकारी न होने पर भी जोखिम उठाकर कदम बढ़ाना।
English Sentence: Leaving a secure job to start a business was a leap in the dark.
Hindi Sentence: सुरक्षित नौकरी छोड़कर व्यवसाय शुरू करना अनिश्चित परिणाम वाला जोखिमपूर्ण कदम था।

A. A well-planned decision
B. A small improvement
C. A familiar experience
D. A risky action taken without knowing the outcome
Answer
Correct option: DA risky action taken without knowing the outcome
Q952

A loose cannon
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा अप्रत्याशित व्यक्ति जिसका अनियंत्रित व्यवहार दूसरों के लिए परेशानी पैदा कर सकता हो।
English Sentence: The team found him difficult to manage because he was a loose cannon.
Hindi Sentence: उसके अप्रत्याशित व्यवहार के कारण टीम के लिए उसे संभालना कठिन था।

A. An unpredictable person whose actions may cause trouble
B. A highly disciplined employee
C. A person who never takes risks
D. A reliable and cautious leader
Answer
Correct option: AAn unpredictable person whose actions may cause trouble
Q953

A paper tiger
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति या संगठन जो शक्तिशाली दिखाई दे, लेकिन वास्तव में कमजोर हो।
English Sentence: The organization appeared threatening but proved to be a paper tiger.
Hindi Sentence: संगठन देखने में शक्तिशाली लगता था, लेकिन वास्तव में कमजोर साबित हुआ।

A. An aggressive wild animal
B. A genuinely powerful opponent
C. Someone who appears powerful but is actually weak
D. A person who works with documents
Answer
Correct option: CSomeone who appears powerful but is actually weak
Q954

A poisoned chalice
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा आकर्षक पद या अवसर जिसके साथ गंभीर समस्याएँ जुड़ी हों।
English Sentence: Leading the failing company was a poisoned chalice.
Hindi Sentence: घाटे में चल रही कंपनी का नेतृत्व करना आकर्षक दिखने वाला, लेकिन कठिनाइयों से भरा अवसर था।

A. A valuable gift without conditions
B. An attractive opportunity that brings serious difficulties
C. A dangerous drinking vessel only
D. A reward for excellent performance
Answer
Correct option: BAn attractive opportunity that brings serious difficulties
Q955

A thorn in one's side
Hindi Meaning: लगातार परेशानी या चिंता पैदा करने वाला व्यक्ति या विषय।
English Sentence: Repeated software failures have become a thorn in the manager's side.
Hindi Sentence: सॉफ्टवेयर की बार-बार होने वाली खराबी प्रबंधक के लिए लगातार परेशानी का कारण बन गई है।

A. A close companion
B. A useful adviser
C. A minor physical injury only
D. A continuing source of annoyance or difficulty
Answer
Correct option: DA continuing source of annoyance or difficulty
Q956

All at sea
Hindi Meaning: पूरी तरह भ्रमित होना; समझ न पाना कि क्या करना चाहिए।
English Sentence: I was all at sea during the advanced mathematics lecture.
Hindi Sentence: उन्नत गणित के व्याख्यान के दौरान मैं पूरी तरह भ्रमित था।

A. Completely confused
B. Extremely confident
C. Travelling by ship
D. Ready for a challenge
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely confused
Q957

All in good time
Hindi Meaning: उचित समय आने पर; जल्दबाजी किए बिना।
English Sentence: You will learn the advanced concepts all in good time.
Hindi Sentence: उचित समय आने पर तुम उन्नत अवधारणाएँ भी सीख जाओगे।

A. Immediately
B. Never
C. At the appropriate time, without rushing
D. After the opportunity has passed
Answer
Correct option: CAt the appropriate time, without rushing
Q958

An old flame
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसके साथ पहले प्रेम संबंध रहा हो।
English Sentence: He unexpectedly met an old flame at the reunion.
Hindi Sentence: पुनर्मिलन समारोह में उसकी मुलाकात अचानक अपने पुराने प्रेम-संबंध वाले व्यक्ति से हुई।

A. A former romantic partner
B. An elderly teacher
C. A childhood enemy
D. A long-forgotten ambition
Answer
Correct option: AA former romantic partner
Q959

Another string to one's bow
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति की एक अतिरिक्त योग्यता या क्षमता।
English Sentence: Learning graphic design will give you another string to your bow.
Hindi Sentence: ग्राफिक डिजाइन सीखने से तुम्हारी योग्यताओं में एक और कौशल जुड़ जाएगा।

A. An additional problem
B. A second opportunity to complain
C. A secret weakness
D. An additional skill or ability
Answer
Correct option: DAn additional skill or ability
Q960

As the crow flies
Hindi Meaning: दो स्थानों के बीच सीधी रेखा में मापी गई दूरी।
English Sentence: The village is only five kilometres away as the crow flies.
Hindi Sentence: सीधी दूरी के अनुसार गाँव केवल पाँच किलोमीटर दूर है।

A. By the longest available route
B. In a straight line between two places
C. Through the nearest village
D. By air transport only
Answer
Correct option: BIn a straight line between two places

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Q1

Select the most appropriate synonym of 'Obsequious'.

  1. Defiant
  2. Servile
  3. Independent
  4. Arrogant
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Answer: Servile

Obsequious describes a person who is excessively eager to please or obey someone, particularly a person in authority. Servile is the closest synonym because it suggests exaggerated submission and willingness to flatter. For example, an obsequious employee may agree with every opinion expressed by a superior, even when the opinion is incorrect. The word generally carries a negative meaning.

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Q2

Select the most appropriate antonym of 'Profligate'.

  1. Wasteful
  2. Extravagant
  3. Thrifty
  4. Reckless
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Answer: Thrifty

Profligate means recklessly extravagant or wasteful, especially in spending money. Thrifty describes someone who manages resources carefully and avoids unnecessary expenditure. Therefore, thrifty is the best antonym. A profligate person may spend beyond their means, whereas a thrifty person tries to save money and use resources efficiently.

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Q3

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. Neither of the two explanations are satisfactory.
  2. Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.
  3. Neither of the two explanation is satisfactory.
  4. Neither of the two explanations have satisfactory.
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Answer: Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.

In formal standard English, neither, when used as a singular pronoun referring to two alternatives, generally takes a singular verb. Therefore, 'Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory' is the expected examination answer. The noun following 'of the two' remains plural, but the subject of the verb is 'neither'.

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