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Q1,241

Throw down the gauntlet
Hindi Meaning: किसी को खुली चुनौती देना।
English Sentence: The young player threw down the gauntlet by challenging the champion.
Hindi Sentence: युवा खिलाड़ी ने चैंपियन को चुनौती देकर खुली प्रतिस्पर्धा का आह्वान किया।

A. Issue a challenge
B. Admit defeat
C. Refuse to participate
D. Withdraw an accusation
Answer
Correct option: AIssue a challenge
Q1,242

Turn up one's nose at
Hindi Meaning: किसी वस्तु या अवसर को अपने स्तर से नीचे समझकर तिरस्कारपूर्वक अस्वीकार करना।
English Sentence: Don't turn up your nose at a useful opportunity simply because it seems modest.
Hindi Sentence: केवल साधारण दिखाई देने के कारण किसी उपयोगी अवसर को तिरस्कार से मत ठुकराओ।

A. Become curious about something
B. Examine something carefully
C. Reject something because one considers it inferior
D. Accept something unwillingly
Answer
Correct option: CReject something because one considers it inferior
Q1,243

Under one's breath
Hindi Meaning: बहुत धीमी आवाज में बोलना ताकि दूसरे स्पष्ट रूप से न सुन सकें।
English Sentence: He muttered something under his breath and returned to work.
Hindi Sentence: उसने बहुत धीमी आवाज में कुछ कहा और फिर काम पर लौट गया।

A. In a loud and confident voice
B. During physical exercise
C. Without understanding the words
D. In a very quiet voice, often so others cannot hear clearly
Answer
Correct option: DIn a very quiet voice, often so others cannot hear clearly
Q1,244

Wear one's thinking cap
Hindi Meaning: किसी समस्या का समाधान खोजने के लिए गंभीरता से सोचना।
English Sentence: We need to wear our thinking caps to solve this puzzle.
Hindi Sentence: इस पहेली को हल करने के लिए हमें गंभीरता से सोचना होगा।

A. Think seriously in order to solve a problem
B. Memorize information without understanding
C. Follow someone's advice blindly
D. Avoid making a difficult decision
Answer
Correct option: AThink seriously in order to solve a problem
Q1,245

You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs
Hindi Meaning: किसी महत्वपूर्ण लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए कभी-कभी कठिन निर्णय, त्याग या कुछ असुविधा स्वीकार करनी पड़ती है।
English Sentence: Reorganizing the department will cause some disruption, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
Hindi Sentence: विभाग के पुनर्गठन से कुछ असुविधा होगी, लेकिन बड़े सुधार के लिए कभी-कभी कठिन बदलाव आवश्यक होते हैं।

A. Success always depends on luck
B. Every problem has an easy solution
C. Achieving something may require unpleasant actions or sacrifices
D. Careful planning eliminates every difficulty
Answer
Correct option: CAchieving something may require unpleasant actions or sacrifices
Q1,246

A bad penny
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा अप्रिय व्यक्ति या समस्या जो बार-बार लौटकर सामने आ जाए।
English Sentence: That troublesome issue keeps turning up like a bad penny.
Hindi Sentence: वह परेशान करने वाली समस्या बार-बार लौटकर सामने आ जाती है।

A. An unlucky investment
B. A worthless coin
C. An unpleasant person or thing that repeatedly returns
D. A small financial loss
Answer
Correct option: CAn unpleasant person or thing that repeatedly returns
Q1,247

A ballpark figure
Hindi Meaning: किसी संख्या, लागत या मात्रा का मोटा अनुमान।
English Sentence: Can you give me a ballpark figure for the cost of the repairs?
Hindi Sentence: क्या आप मरम्मत की लागत का मोटा अनुमान बता सकते हैं?

A. An approximate number or estimate
B. An exact calculation
C. A sporting record
D. An exaggerated amount
Answer
Correct option: AAn approximate number or estimate
Q1,248

A big ask
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी माँग या अनुरोध जिसे पूरा करना बहुत कठिन हो।
English Sentence: Finishing the entire project by tomorrow is a big ask.
Hindi Sentence: पूरी परियोजना कल तक समाप्त करना बहुत कठिन माँग है।

A. A simple request
B. A difficult demand or request
C. An unanswered question
D. A public announcement
Answer
Correct option: BA difficult demand or request
Q1,249

A clean slate
Hindi Meaning: पिछली गलतियों को पीछे छोड़कर नई शुरुआत करने का अवसर।
English Sentence: The new semester gives every student a clean slate.
Hindi Sentence: नया सत्र प्रत्येक विद्यार्थी को नई शुरुआत का अवसर देता है।

A. A written agreement
B. A spotless reputation from birth
C. A completed task
D. A fresh start without past mistakes being held against someone
Answer
Correct option: DA fresh start without past mistakes being held against someone
Q1,250

A cock of the walk
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो स्वयं को सबसे महत्वपूर्ण या प्रभावशाली समझता हो।
English Sentence: After his promotion, he began behaving like the cock of the walk.
Hindi Sentence: पदोन्नति के बाद वह स्वयं को सबसे महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति समझने लगा।

A. A person who behaves as though they are the most important
B. A person afraid of competition
C. An inexperienced employee
D. A person who avoids attention
Answer
Correct option: AA person who behaves as though they are the most important
Q1,251

A different ball game
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी बिल्कुल अलग परिस्थिति जिसमें अलग दृष्टिकोण या रणनीति की आवश्यकता हो।
English Sentence: Studying a subject is one thing; teaching it is a different ball game.
Hindi Sentence: किसी विषय को पढ़ना एक बात है, लेकिन उसे पढ़ाना बिल्कुल अलग परिस्थिति है।

A. A sporting event with new rules
B. A familiar situation
C. A completely different situation requiring a different approach
D. An easy problem
Answer
Correct option: CA completely different situation requiring a different approach
Q1,252

A fair crack of the whip
Hindi Meaning: सफलता प्राप्त करने या अपनी क्षमता दिखाने का उचित अवसर।
English Sentence: Every candidate deserves a fair crack of the whip.
Hindi Sentence: प्रत्येक उम्मीदवार को अपनी क्षमता दिखाने का उचित अवसर मिलना चाहिए।

A. A severe punishment
B. A reasonable opportunity to succeed
C. An unfair advantage
D. A sudden warning
Answer
Correct option: BA reasonable opportunity to succeed
Q1,253

A fly on the wall
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो बिना ध्यान आकर्षित किए किसी परिस्थिति या बातचीत को देख-सुन सके।
English Sentence: I would love to be a fly on the wall during their meeting.
Hindi Sentence: मैं उनकी बैठक में बिना किसी के ध्यान में आए बातचीत सुनना चाहता।

A. Someone who talks continuously
B. An unwanted visitor
C. Someone who secretly influences events
D. Someone able to observe a situation without being noticed
Answer
Correct option: DSomeone able to observe a situation without being noticed
Q1,254

A foot in both camps
Hindi Meaning: दो विरोधी पक्षों या समूहों से एक साथ संबंध या हित रखना।
English Sentence: As an employee and union representative, he has a foot in both camps.
Hindi Sentence: कर्मचारी और संघ प्रतिनिधि दोनों होने के कारण उसका दोनों पक्षों से संबंध है।

A. Having an interest or involvement in two opposing groups
B. Being unable to travel
C. Supporting only one side
D. Changing jobs frequently
Answer
Correct option: AHaving an interest or involvement in two opposing groups
Q1,255

A game changer
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी चीज, विचार या घटना जो किसी परिस्थिति को महत्वपूर्ण रूप से बदल दे।
English Sentence: Affordable internet access was a game changer for online education.
Hindi Sentence: सस्ती इंटरनेट सुविधा ऑनलाइन शिक्षा के लिए बड़ा परिवर्तन लाने वाली साबित हुई।

A. An unsuccessful experiment
B. A person who changes rules unfairly
C. Something that significantly changes a situation
D. A minor improvement
Answer
Correct option: CSomething that significantly changes a situation
Q1,256

A going concern
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यवसाय या संगठन जो सक्रिय रूप से चल रहा हो और जिसके आगे भी चलते रहने की संभावना हो।
English Sentence: The investors wanted proof that the company was still a going concern.
Hindi Sentence: निवेशक यह प्रमाण चाहते थे कि कंपनी अभी भी सफलतापूर्वक संचालित हो रही है।

A. A failing organization
B. A business that is operating successfully
C. A temporary project
D. A public problem
Answer
Correct option: BA business that is operating successfully
Q1,257

A hostage to fortune
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा कथन या निर्णय जो भविष्य में स्वयं के लिए समस्या पैदा कर सकता हो।
English Sentence: Promising that prices would never rise was a hostage to fortune.
Hindi Sentence: कीमतें कभी न बढ़ने का वादा करना भविष्य के लिए समस्या पैदा करने वाला कथन था।

A. A guaranteed source of income
B. A fortunate coincidence
C. An unavoidable expense
D. An action or statement that may cause problems later
Answer
Correct option: DAn action or statement that may cause problems later
Q1,258

A level playing field
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी निष्पक्ष परिस्थिति जिसमें सभी को समान अवसर प्राप्त हो।
English Sentence: Transparent rules help create a level playing field for all candidates.
Hindi Sentence: पारदर्शी नियम सभी उम्मीदवारों के लिए समान अवसर सुनिश्चित करने में सहायता करते हैं।

A. A fair situation in which everyone has an equal opportunity
B. An easy examination
C. A sports ground
D. A situation without competition
Answer
Correct option: AA fair situation in which everyone has an equal opportunity
Q1,259

A millstone around one's neck
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी लगातार बनी रहने वाली जिम्मेदारी या समस्या जो भारी बोझ बन जाए।
English Sentence: The huge unpaid loan became a millstone around his neck.
Hindi Sentence: भारी बकाया ऋण उसके लिए लगातार बना रहने वाला बड़ा बोझ बन गया।

A. A valuable responsibility
B. A sign of authority
C. A heavy continuing burden or problem
D. A difficult physical exercise
Answer
Correct option: CA heavy continuing burden or problem
Q1,260

A new broom sweeps clean
Hindi Meaning: नया व्यक्ति पद संभालने के बाद अक्सर उत्साह से सुधार और बदलाव करता है।
English Sentence: The new director reorganized several departments; a new broom sweeps clean.
Hindi Sentence: नए निदेशक ने कई विभागों का पुनर्गठन किया; नया नेतृत्व अक्सर तेजी से बदलाव करता है।

A. Old methods are always superior
B. A new person often makes energetic changes
C. Every new employee should clean the workplace
D. Change should always be avoided
Answer
Correct option: BA new person often makes energetic changes

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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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