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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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Q961

At a loss
Hindi Meaning: समझ न पाना कि क्या कहना या करना चाहिए।
English Sentence: I was at a loss for words after hearing the unexpected news.
Hindi Sentence: अप्रत्याशित समाचार सुनकर मुझे समझ नहीं आया कि क्या कहूँ।

A. Making a financial loss only
B. Feeling completely satisfied
C. Unable to understand what to do or say
D. Having too many easy options
Answer
Correct option: CUnable to understand what to do or say
Q962

At close quarters
Hindi Meaning: बहुत नजदीक से।
English Sentence: The researchers observed the animals at close quarters.
Hindi Sentence: शोधकर्ताओं ने जानवरों को बहुत नजदीक से देखा।

A. From a very short distance
B. From a distant location
C. Without any preparation
D. At the end of a journey
Answer
Correct option: AFrom a very short distance
Q963

At death's door
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत गंभीर बीमारी के कारण मृत्यु के करीब होना।
English Sentence: He was at death's door before the emergency treatment saved him.
Hindi Sentence: आपातकालीन उपचार से बचाए जाने से पहले उसकी हालत अत्यंत गंभीर थी।

A. Facing a difficult examination
B. Feeling slightly unwell
C. Preparing to travel
D. Extremely ill and close to death
Answer
Correct option: DExtremely ill and close to death
Q964

At large
Hindi Meaning: विशेषकर किसी अपराधी का अभी तक पकड़ा न जाना और स्वतंत्र घूमना।
English Sentence: The escaped prisoner is still at large.
Hindi Sentence: जेल से भागा कैदी अभी तक पकड़ा नहीं गया है।

A. Working in a large organization
B. Free and not yet captured
C. Completely innocent
D. Living far away
Answer
Correct option: BFree and not yet captured
Q965

At random
Hindi Meaning: बिना किसी निश्चित क्रम, योजना या विशेष चयन के।
English Sentence: The examiner selected ten questions at random.
Hindi Sentence: परीक्षक ने बिना किसी निश्चित क्रम के दस प्रश्न चुने।

A. According to a fixed sequence
B. After careful selection
C. Without a particular pattern or plan
D. In order of importance
Answer
Correct option: CWithout a particular pattern or plan
Q966

At stake
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी स्थिति में होना जहाँ कुछ महत्वपूर्ण खोने या प्रभावित होने का खतरा हो।
English Sentence: Thousands of jobs are at stake in the negotiations.
Hindi Sentence: बातचीत के परिणाम पर हजारों नौकरियों का भविष्य निर्भर है।

A. At risk of being lost or affected
B. Already achieved
C. Completely irrelevant
D. Permanently protected
Answer
Correct option: AAt risk of being lost or affected
Q967

At the helm
Hindi Meaning: किसी संस्था या कार्य का नेतृत्व या नियंत्रण संभालना।
English Sentence: The new director has been at the helm for six months.
Hindi Sentence: नए निदेशक छह महीनों से संस्था का नेतृत्व कर रहे हैं।

A. In a supporting position
B. Completely uninvolved
C. Under investigation
D. In charge of an organization or activity
Answer
Correct option: DIn charge of an organization or activity
Q968

At the top of one's lungs
Hindi Meaning: पूरी ताकत से बहुत जोर से चिल्लाना या बोलना।
English Sentence: The spectators cheered at the top of their lungs.
Hindi Sentence: दर्शकों ने पूरी ताकत से जोर-जोर से उत्साह व्यक्त किया।

A. Very quietly
B. As loudly as possible
C. With complete hesitation
D. In a musical tone only
Answer
Correct option: BAs loudly as possible
Q969

Back to the wall
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी कठिन परिस्थिति में होना जहाँ बचने या निर्णय लेने के विकल्प बहुत कम हों।
English Sentence: With the deadline approaching, the team had its back to the wall.
Hindi Sentence: समय-सीमा नजदीक आने पर टीम बहुत कठिन स्थिति में पहुँच गई थी।

A. In a comfortable position
B. Free from responsibility
C. In a difficult situation with very few options
D. Ready to begin a new journey
Answer
Correct option: CIn a difficult situation with very few options
Q970

Beggars can't be choosers
Hindi Meaning: जब विकल्प बहुत सीमित हों, तब अपनी पसंद की सभी शर्तें रखना संभव नहीं होता।
English Sentence: The room is small, but it's affordable; beggars can't be choosers.
Hindi Sentence: कमरा छोटा है, लेकिन किराया कम है; सीमित विकल्पों में हर सुविधा की माँग नहीं की जा सकती।

A. People with limited options cannot insist on ideal conditions
B. Everyone should demand the best
C. Financial help is always unnecessary
D. People should never accept assistance
Answer
Correct option: APeople with limited options cannot insist on ideal conditions
Q971

Beyond the pale
Hindi Meaning: स्वीकार्य व्यवहार या मर्यादा की सीमा से बाहर।
English Sentence: Personal insults during the debate were beyond the pale.
Hindi Sentence: बहस के दौरान व्यक्तिगत अपमान करना स्वीकार्य मर्यादा से बाहर था।

A. Extremely ordinary
B. Difficult to understand
C. Widely admired
D. Outside the limits of acceptable behaviour
Answer
Correct option: DOutside the limits of acceptable behaviour
Q972

Black and blue
Hindi Meaning: चोट लगने के कारण शरीर पर नीले-काले निशान पड़ जाना।
English Sentence: His arms were black and blue after the accident.
Hindi Sentence: दुर्घटना के बाद उसकी बाँहों पर चोट के नीले-काले निशान पड़ गए थे।

A. Completely confused
B. Covered with bruises
C. Extremely wealthy
D. Deeply disappointed
Answer
Correct option: BCovered with bruises
Q973

Blow off steam
Hindi Meaning: गुस्सा या तनाव कम करने के लिए कोई गतिविधि करना।
English Sentence: She goes for a run to blow off steam after work.
Hindi Sentence: काम के बाद तनाव कम करने के लिए वह दौड़ने जाती है।

A. Increase pressure on someone
B. Become more frustrated
C. Release anger or stress
D. Avoid all physical activity
Answer
Correct option: CRelease anger or stress
Q974

Break the mould
Hindi Meaning: पुरानी परंपरा या प्रचलित तरीके से हटकर नया तरीका अपनाना।
English Sentence: The startup broke the mould with its unusual teaching method.
Hindi Sentence: नई कंपनी ने अपने अनोखे शिक्षण तरीके से पुरानी परंपरा को बदल दिया।

A. Do something in a new and unconventional way
B. Repeat an established method
C. Destroy equipment accidentally
D. Avoid making improvements
Answer
Correct option: ADo something in a new and unconventional way
Q975

Bring down the curtain on
Hindi Meaning: किसी कार्यक्रम, कार्य या दौर का अंत करना।
English Sentence: The closing ceremony brought down the curtain on the festival.
Hindi Sentence: समापन समारोह के साथ उत्सव समाप्त हो गया।

A. Begin a public performance
B. Conceal an important fact
C. Delay an important decision
D. Bring an activity or period to an end
Answer
Correct option: DBring an activity or period to an end
Q976

Cast a long shadow
Hindi Meaning: किसी घटना का लंबे समय तक, प्रायः नकारात्मक, प्रभाव बने रहना।
English Sentence: The earlier financial scandal cast a long shadow over the company.
Hindi Sentence: पुराने वित्तीय घोटाले का नकारात्मक प्रभाव कंपनी पर लंबे समय तक बना रहा।

A. Become physically taller
B. Continue to influence events negatively for a long time
C. Offer protection to others
D. Create an immediate opportunity
Answer
Correct option: BContinue to influence events negatively for a long time
Q977

Catch forty winks
Hindi Meaning: थोड़ी देर के लिए झपकी लेना।
English Sentence: I caught forty winks before the evening class.
Hindi Sentence: शाम की कक्षा से पहले मैंने थोड़ी देर झपकी ली।

A. Work without sleeping
B. Wake up very early
C. Take a short nap
D. Sleep for an entire day
Answer
Correct option: CTake a short nap
Q978

Change one's tune
Hindi Meaning: अपना पहले का विचार, रवैया या व्यवहार बदल लेना।
English Sentence: He changed his tune after seeing the evidence.
Hindi Sentence: प्रमाण देखने के बाद उसने अपना रवैया बदल लिया।

A. Change one's opinion or attitude
B. Learn a new song
C. Refuse to speak
D. Become more confident
Answer
Correct option: AChange one's opinion or attitude
Q979

Chew the fat
Hindi Meaning: अनौपचारिक ढंग से आराम से बातचीत करना।
English Sentence: We spent the evening chewing the fat about our college days.
Hindi Sentence: हमने शाम को कॉलेज के दिनों के बारे में आराम से बातचीत की।

A. Eat a large meal
B. Work very hard
C. Argue about money
D. Have a casual conversation
Answer
Correct option: DHave a casual conversation
Q980

Come hell or high water
Hindi Meaning: चाहे कितनी भी कठिनाइयाँ क्यों न आएँ।
English Sentence: She was determined to complete the course, come hell or high water.
Hindi Sentence: उसने तय कर लिया था कि चाहे कितनी भी कठिनाइयाँ आएँ, वह पाठ्यक्रम पूरा करेगी।

A. Only when circumstances are favourable
B. Regardless of any difficulties
C. After receiving permission
D. Without making any effort
Answer
Correct option: BRegardless of any difficulties

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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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