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Q1,161

A taste of one's own medicine
Hindi Meaning: दूसरों के साथ किए गए बुरे व्यवहार का वैसा ही अनुभव स्वयं करना।
English Sentence: After constantly interrupting others, he got a taste of his own medicine when nobody let him finish.
Hindi Sentence: दूसरों को लगातार बीच में रोकने वाले व्यक्ति को तब उसी व्यवहार का अनुभव हुआ जब किसी ने उसे अपनी बात पूरी नहीं करने दी।

A. Receiving useful medical advice
B. Learning from an expert
C. Experiencing the same unpleasant treatment one has given others
D. Correcting one's own mistake
Answer
Correct option: CExperiencing the same unpleasant treatment one has given others
Q1,162

A whole new ball game
Hindi Meaning: पहले से बिल्कुल अलग परिस्थिति जिसमें नए नियम, चुनौतियाँ या स्थितियाँ हों।
English Sentence: Managing fifty employees is a whole new ball game compared with managing five.
Hindi Sentence: पाँच कर्मचारियों की तुलना में पचास कर्मचारियों का प्रबंधन बिल्कुल अलग परिस्थिति है।

A. A minor variation
B. A completely different situation
C. A sporting competition
D. An old problem returning
Answer
Correct option: BA completely different situation
Q1,163

Above and beyond
Hindi Meaning: अपेक्षा या आवश्यक जिम्मेदारी से भी अधिक प्रयास करना।
English Sentence: The nurse went above and beyond to help the patient.
Hindi Sentence: नर्स ने रोगी की सहायता के लिए अपनी सामान्य जिम्मेदारी से भी अधिक प्रयास किया।

A. Below expectations
B. According to minimum requirements
C. Without permission
D. More than what is required or expected
Answer
Correct option: DMore than what is required or expected
Q1,164

Add fuel to the flames
Hindi Meaning: पहले से खराब या तनावपूर्ण परिस्थिति को और बिगाड़ देना।
English Sentence: His sarcastic remark added fuel to the flames.
Hindi Sentence: उसकी व्यंग्यात्मक टिप्पणी ने पहले से तनावपूर्ण स्थिति को और खराब कर दिया।

A. Make a bad situation worse
B. Resolve a disagreement
C. Avoid discussing a problem
D. Reduce someone's anger
Answer
Correct option: AMake a bad situation worse
Q1,165

All Greek to me
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी बात जो बिल्कुल समझ में न आए।
English Sentence: The technical explanation was all Greek to me.
Hindi Sentence: तकनीकी व्याख्या मुझे बिल्कुल समझ में नहीं आई।

A. Written in a foreign language
B. Extremely interesting
C. Completely incomprehensible
D. Historically important
Answer
Correct option: CCompletely incomprehensible
Q1,166

An accident waiting to happen
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी खतरनाक स्थिति जिसमें दुर्घटना होने की बहुत अधिक संभावना हो।
English Sentence: Those exposed electrical wires are an accident waiting to happen.
Hindi Sentence: खुले बिजली के तार ऐसी खतरनाक स्थिति हैं जिनसे कभी भी दुर्घटना हो सकती है।

A. A carefully controlled situation
B. A dangerous situation likely to cause an accident
C. An unavoidable natural disaster
D. An unexpected success
Answer
Correct option: BA dangerous situation likely to cause an accident
Q1,167

An albatross around one's neck
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी लगातार बनी रहने वाली समस्या या जिम्मेदारी जो भारी बोझ बन जाए।
English Sentence: The unused building became an albatross around the organization's neck.
Hindi Sentence: अनुपयोगी इमारत संगठन के लिए लगातार आर्थिक बोझ बन गई।

A. A valuable possession
B. A symbol of achievement
C. A temporary inconvenience
D. A heavy and continuing burden
Answer
Correct option: DA heavy and continuing burden
Q1,168

An axe to fall
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी अप्रिय कार्रवाई, दंड या नौकरी जाने की आशंका जिसका होने का इंतजार हो।
English Sentence: After the investigation began, several officials were waiting for the axe to fall.
Hindi Sentence: जाँच शुरू होने के बाद कई अधिकारी संभावित कार्रवाई की प्रतीक्षा कर रहे थे।

A. An unpleasant consequence or dismissal that is expected
B. A tool required for work
C. A sudden opportunity
D. A fortunate development
Answer
Correct option: AAn unpleasant consequence or dismissal that is expected
Q1,169

At a crossroads
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी स्थिति में होना जहाँ भविष्य के बारे में महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेना आवश्यक हो।
English Sentence: After graduation, she found herself at a crossroads.
Hindi Sentence: स्नातक पूरा करने के बाद वह ऐसी स्थिति में थी जहाँ उसे अपने भविष्य के बारे में महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेना था।

A. Lost while travelling
B. Working in several places
C. At a point where an important choice must be made
D. Unable to understand directions
Answer
Correct option: CAt a point where an important choice must be made
Q1,170

At face value
Hindi Meaning: किसी बात को उसके प्रत्यक्ष अर्थ या रूप के अनुसार स्वीकार करना, बिना छिपे अर्थ की खोज किए।
English Sentence: You should not always take advertisements at face value.
Hindi Sentence: विज्ञापनों में कही गई बातों को हमेशा बिना जाँच के सच नहीं मानना चाहिए।

A. According to hidden meaning
B. According to the apparent or stated meaning
C. After detailed investigation
D. At a reduced price
Answer
Correct option: BAccording to the apparent or stated meaning
Q1,171

At full tilt
Hindi Meaning: पूरी गति या पूरी शक्ति के साथ।
English Sentence: The team worked at full tilt to meet the deadline.
Hindi Sentence: समय-सीमा पूरी करने के लिए टीम ने पूरी क्षमता से काम किया।

A. With little effort
B. Without direction
C. Gradually and cautiously
D. At maximum speed or effort
Answer
Correct option: DAt maximum speed or effort
Q1,172

At the end of the day
Hindi Meaning: सभी तथ्यों पर विचार करने के बाद; अंततः।
English Sentence: At the end of the day, consistent practice matters more than shortcuts.
Hindi Sentence: अंततः, शॉर्टकट की तुलना में नियमित अभ्यास अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होता है।

A. When everything is considered
B. Exactly at sunset
C. Before work begins
D. After everyone has left
Answer
Correct option: AWhen everything is considered
Q1,173

At the mercy of
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति या परिस्थिति के नियंत्रण में होना और स्वयं को उससे बचाने में असमर्थ होना।
English Sentence: Without irrigation, the farmers were at the mercy of the weather.
Hindi Sentence: सिंचाई के बिना किसान मौसम की परिस्थितियों पर पूरी तरह निर्भर थे।

A. Completely independent of
B. In control of
C. Unable to protect oneself from someone or something
D. Responsible for supervising someone
Answer
Correct option: CUnable to protect oneself from someone or something
Q1,174

Back to basics
Hindi Meaning: मूल सिद्धांतों या बुनियादी तरीकों पर वापस लौटना।
English Sentence: When students struggle with algebra, it is often useful to go back to basics.
Hindi Sentence: जब छात्रों को बीजगणित में कठिनाई होती है, तब मूल अवधारणाओं पर लौटना उपयोगी होता है।

A. Abandoning all previous knowledge
B. Returning to fundamental principles or methods
C. Starting an unrelated project
D. Repeating an avoidable mistake
Answer
Correct option: BReturning to fundamental principles or methods
Q1,175

Beat the bushes
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति, वस्तु या जानकारी को खोजने के लिए बहुत प्रयास करना।
English Sentence: Recruiters are beating the bushes for experienced engineers.
Hindi Sentence: भर्तीकर्ता अनुभवी इंजीनियरों की तलाश में हर संभव प्रयास कर रहे हैं।

A. Damage plants deliberately
B. Avoid searching carefully
C. Celebrate an achievement
D. Search thoroughly for someone or something
Answer
Correct option: DSearch thoroughly for someone or something
Q1,176

Behind the eight ball
Hindi Meaning: कठिन या नुकसान वाली स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: Missing the first two classes put him behind the eight ball.
Hindi Sentence: पहली दो कक्षाएँ छूट जाने के कारण वह दूसरों की तुलना में कठिन स्थिति में आ गया।

A. In a difficult or disadvantageous position
B. In complete control
C. Ready to achieve success
D. Unaware of competition
Answer
Correct option: AIn a difficult or disadvantageous position
Q1,177

Bite the hand that feeds you
Hindi Meaning: सहायता करने वाले या समर्थन देने वाले व्यक्ति के साथ बुरा व्यवहार करना।
English Sentence: Publicly insulting the mentor who supported him was like biting the hand that fed him.
Hindi Sentence: जिस मार्गदर्शक ने उसकी सहायता की, उसी का सार्वजनिक अपमान करना अपने सहायक के साथ बुरा व्यवहार करना था।

A. Reject unhealthy food
B. Defend oneself from criticism
C. Harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
D. Refuse financial assistance politely
Answer
Correct option: CHarm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
Q1,178

Blow one's chances
Hindi Meaning: अपनी गलती या व्यवहार के कारण किसी अच्छे अवसर को नष्ट कर देना।
English Sentence: He blew his chances by arriving late for the interview.
Hindi Sentence: साक्षात्कार में देर से पहुँचकर उसने अपना अच्छा अवसर स्वयं खराब कर दिया।

A. Improve one's prospects
B. Ruin one's opportunity through one's own actions
C. Receive another opportunity
D. Take a calculated risk
Answer
Correct option: BRuin one's opportunity through one's own actions
Q1,179

Break bread with
Hindi Meaning: किसी के साथ भोजन करना, विशेषकर मित्रतापूर्ण संबंध के रूप में।
English Sentence: The two families broke bread together after resolving their disagreement.
Hindi Sentence: मतभेद सुलझाने के बाद दोनों परिवारों ने साथ भोजन किया।

A. Argue over food
B. Share expenses
C. End a friendship
D. Share a meal, often in a friendly spirit
Answer
Correct option: DShare a meal, often in a friendly spirit
Q1,180

Breathe a sigh of relief
Hindi Meaning: चिंता या खतरा समाप्त होने पर राहत महसूस करना।
English Sentence: Students breathed a sigh of relief when the revised schedule was announced.
Hindi Sentence: संशोधित समय-सारणी घोषित होने पर छात्रों ने राहत महसूस की।

A. Feel relieved after worry or danger has passed
B. Become more anxious
C. Express disappointment
D. Prepare for a difficult task
Answer
Correct option: AFeel relieved after worry or danger has passed

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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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