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Q1,041

Have a narrow escape
Hindi Meaning: बहुत मामूली अंतर से खतरे से बच जाना।
English Sentence: The passengers had a narrow escape when the vehicle skidded.
Hindi Sentence: वाहन फिसलने पर यात्री बाल-बाल बच गए।

A. Win by a large margin
B. Avoid taking a decision
C. Avoid danger by a very small margin
D. Complete a task easily
Answer
Correct option: CAvoid danger by a very small margin
Q1,042

Keep one's head
Hindi Meaning: कठिन परिस्थिति में भी शांत रहकर स्पष्ट सोच बनाए रखना।
English Sentence: The captain kept his head during the emergency.
Hindi Sentence: आपातकाल के दौरान कप्तान ने शांत रहकर सही निर्णय लिया।

A. Remain calm and think clearly in a difficult situation
B. Become extremely frightened
C. Refuse to listen
D. Avoid making decisions
Answer
Correct option: ARemain calm and think clearly in a difficult situation
Q1,043

Leave someone holding the bag
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति को अकेले दोष या जिम्मेदारी का सामना करने के लिए छोड़ देना।
English Sentence: The other partners withdrew and left him holding the bag.
Hindi Sentence: दूसरे साझेदार पीछे हट गए और सारी जिम्मेदारी उसी पर छोड़ दी।

A. Give someone a valuable gift
B. Help someone avoid responsibility
C. Share responsibility equally
D. Leave someone to face the blame or responsibility alone
Answer
Correct option: DLeave someone to face the blame or responsibility alone
Q1,044

On the fence
Hindi Meaning: दो विकल्पों या पक्षों के बीच निर्णय न कर पाना।
English Sentence: Several members are still on the fence about the proposal.
Hindi Sentence: कई सदस्य प्रस्ताव के बारे में अभी भी निर्णय नहीं कर पाए हैं।

A. Firmly committed to one side
B. Unable or unwilling to choose between alternatives
C. Completely unaware of the issue
D. Ready to take immediate action
Answer
Correct option: BUnable or unwilling to choose between alternatives
Q1,045

Put the record straight
Hindi Meaning: गलत जानकारी या गलतफहमी को दूर करके वास्तविक तथ्य स्पष्ट करना।
English Sentence: She issued a statement to put the record straight.
Hindi Sentence: उसने वास्तविक तथ्य स्पष्ट करने और गलतफहमी दूर करने के लिए बयान जारी किया।

A. Change an official document dishonestly
B. Refuse to discuss an allegation
C. Correct false information or misunderstanding
D. Conceal an earlier mistake
Answer
Correct option: CCorrect false information or misunderstanding
Q1,046

A bee in one's bonnet
Hindi Meaning: किसी विचार या विषय को लेकर अत्यधिक उत्साहित या चिंतित रहना और बार-बार उसी के बारे में बात करना।
English Sentence: He has a bee in his bonnet about improving the examination system.
Hindi Sentence: वह परीक्षा प्रणाली में सुधार के विचार को लेकर लगातार उत्साहित रहता है।

A. A sudden feeling of fear
B. An idea or subject that someone thinks or talks about constantly
C. An unexpected financial problem
D. A desire to travel abroad
Answer
Correct option: BAn idea or subject that someone thinks or talks about constantly
Q1,047

A chip off the old block
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसका स्वभाव या व्यवहार अपने माता-पिता से बहुत मिलता-जुलता हो।
English Sentence: Like his father, Ravi is an excellent teacher; he is a chip off the old block.
Hindi Sentence: अपने पिता की तरह रवि भी उत्कृष्ट शिक्षक है; उसका स्वभाव और क्षमता अपने पिता से बहुत मिलती है।

A. A person who rejects family traditions
B. A completely inexperienced person
C. A person who has no special abilities
D. Someone who closely resembles a parent in character or behaviour
Answer
Correct option: DSomeone who closely resembles a parent in character or behaviour
Q1,048

A hard act to follow
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति या प्रदर्शन जिसकी बराबरी करना या उससे बेहतर करना कठिन हो।
English Sentence: The previous principal was a hard act to follow.
Hindi Sentence: पिछले प्रधानाचार्य की उपलब्धियों की बराबरी करना कठिन था।

A. A person or achievement that is difficult to equal or surpass
B. A performance that is easy to copy
C. A task that requires no preparation
D. A person who refuses to cooperate
Answer
Correct option: AA person or achievement that is difficult to equal or surpass
Q1,049

A long shot
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा प्रयास जिसकी सफलता की संभावना बहुत कम हो।
English Sentence: Winning the scholarship without adequate preparation is a long shot.
Hindi Sentence: पर्याप्त तैयारी के बिना छात्रवृत्ति प्राप्त करने की संभावना बहुत कम है।

A. A guaranteed success
B. A decision taken without permission
C. An attempt that has little chance of success
D. A task completed over several years
Answer
Correct option: CAn attempt that has little chance of success
Q1,050

A parting shot
Hindi Meaning: जाते समय कही गई अंतिम आलोचनात्मक या कटाक्षपूर्ण टिप्पणी।
English Sentence: His parting shot was a criticism of the management.
Hindi Sentence: जाते समय उसने प्रबंधन की आलोचना करते हुए अंतिम टिप्पणी की।

A. A friendly welcome
B. A final critical remark made before leaving
C. An unexpected promotion
D. A promise to return soon
Answer
Correct option: BA final critical remark made before leaving
Q1,051

A shot across the bows
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी चेतावनी जो संकेत दे कि आगे अधिक कठोर कार्रवाई की जा सकती है।
English Sentence: The regulator's warning was a shot across the bows of the company.
Hindi Sentence: नियामक की चेतावनी कंपनी के लिए संकेत थी कि आगे कठोर कार्रवाई हो सकती है।

A. A formal declaration of victory
B. A minor celebration
C. An accidental mistake
D. A warning that stronger action may follow
Answer
Correct option: DA warning that stronger action may follow
Q1,052

A small cog in a big wheel
Hindi Meaning: किसी बड़े संगठन या व्यवस्था में अपेक्षाकृत छोटी भूमिका निभाने वाला व्यक्ति।
English Sentence: He considers himself a small cog in a big wheel.
Hindi Sentence: वह स्वयं को बड़े संगठन में छोटी भूमिका निभाने वाला कर्मचारी मानता है।

A. A person with a relatively minor role in a large organization
B. The most powerful person in an organization
C. Someone who works independently
D. A person who refuses responsibility
Answer
Correct option: AA person with a relatively minor role in a large organization
Q1,053

A square deal
Hindi Meaning: निष्पक्ष और ईमानदार व्यवहार या समझौता।
English Sentence: Every employee deserves a square deal.
Hindi Sentence: प्रत्येक कर्मचारी निष्पक्ष और ईमानदार व्यवहार का अधिकारी है।

A. An unusually profitable agreement
B. A secret arrangement
C. Fair and honest treatment
D. An agreement involving four people
Answer
Correct option: CFair and honest treatment
Q1,054

A tall order
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी माँग या कार्य जिसे पूरा करना बहुत कठिन हो।
English Sentence: Completing the project in two days is a tall order.
Hindi Sentence: दो दिनों में परियोजना पूरी करना बहुत कठिन कार्य है।

A. An unusually large purchase
B. A difficult demand or task
C. An instruction from a senior officer
D. An unnecessary responsibility
Answer
Correct option: BA difficult demand or task
Q1,055

A turn-up for the books
Hindi Meaning: कोई अत्यंत अप्रत्याशित या आश्चर्यजनक घटना।
English Sentence: The inexperienced team winning the tournament was a turn-up for the books.
Hindi Sentence: अनुभवहीन टीम का प्रतियोगिता जीतना अत्यंत आश्चर्यजनक था।

A. A routine event
B. A disappointing examination result
C. A carefully predicted outcome
D. A surprising or unexpected event
Answer
Correct option: DA surprising or unexpected event
Q1,056

All in a day's work
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा कार्य जो किसी व्यक्ति की सामान्य जिम्मेदारियों का हिस्सा हो।
English Sentence: Handling difficult questions is all in a day's work for an experienced teacher.
Hindi Sentence: कठिन प्रश्नों का समाधान करना अनुभवी शिक्षक के सामान्य कार्य का हिस्सा है।

A. Something regarded as a normal part of one's job
B. An exceptionally difficult achievement
C. Work that must be finished before sunset
D. An activity performed only once
Answer
Correct option: ASomething regarded as a normal part of one's job
Q1,057

At boiling point
Hindi Meaning: अत्यधिक क्रोध या तनाव की स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: Tensions reached boiling point during the meeting.
Hindi Sentence: बैठक के दौरान तनाव चरम सीमा पर पहुँच गया।

A. Completely relaxed
B. Ready to begin a new activity
C. Extremely angry or tense
D. Experiencing financial difficulties
Answer
Correct option: CExtremely angry or tense
Q1,058

At odds
Hindi Meaning: किसी विषय पर असहमत होना या विरोध में होना।
English Sentence: The two researchers are at odds over the interpretation of the data.
Hindi Sentence: आँकड़ों की व्याख्या को लेकर दोनों शोधकर्ताओं में मतभेद है।

A. In complete agreement
B. In disagreement or conflict
C. Equally successful
D. Working at the same speed
Answer
Correct option: BIn disagreement or conflict
Q1,059

Back in the saddle
Hindi Meaning: कुछ समय के अंतराल के बाद दोबारा काम या पुरानी गतिविधि शुरू करना।
English Sentence: After recovering from illness, she is back in the saddle.
Hindi Sentence: बीमारी से स्वस्थ होने के बाद उसने दोबारा काम शुरू कर दिया है।

A. Permanently retired
B. Unable to continue working
C. Preparing for a journey
D. Returning to work or a familiar activity after an absence
Answer
Correct option: DReturning to work or a familiar activity after an absence
Q1,060

Be a dab hand at something
Hindi Meaning: किसी कार्य में विशेष रूप से कुशल होना।
English Sentence: My sister is a dab hand at solving logical puzzles.
Hindi Sentence: मेरी बहन तार्किक पहेलियाँ हल करने में बहुत कुशल है।

A. Be particularly skilled at something
B. Be completely inexperienced
C. Be unwilling to learn
D. Be physically unable to work
Answer
Correct option: ABe particularly skilled at something

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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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