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Q1,301

Fly in the face of
Hindi Meaning: किसी स्थापित तथ्य, नियम या विचार का स्पष्ट रूप से विरोध करना।
English Sentence: The decision flies in the face of all available evidence.
Hindi Sentence: यह निर्णय उपलब्ध सभी प्रमाणों के स्पष्ट रूप से विपरीत है।

A. Support an established idea
B. Travel despite bad weather
C. Ignore a minor suggestion
D. Directly oppose or contradict something
Answer
Correct option: DDirectly oppose or contradict something
Q1,302

For the birds
Hindi Meaning: बेकार, मूर्खतापूर्ण या महत्वहीन।
English Sentence: He thinks all those unrealistic promises are for the birds.
Hindi Sentence: वह उन सभी अव्यावहारिक वादों को बेकार मानता है।

A. Worthless, foolish, or uninteresting
B. Suitable for nature lovers
C. Extremely complicated
D. Environmentally friendly
Answer
Correct option: AWorthless, foolish, or uninteresting
Q1,303

From the horse's mouth
Hindi Meaning: जानकारी सीधे उस व्यक्ति से प्राप्त होना जिसे वास्तविक तथ्य मालूम हों।
English Sentence: I heard about the promotion from the horse's mouth—the director told me himself.
Hindi Sentence: मुझे पदोन्नति की जानकारी सीधे विश्वसनीय स्रोत से मिली—निदेशक ने स्वयं बताया।

A. From an unreliable rumour
B. From a newspaper
C. Directly from the person who knows the facts
D. From an anonymous source
Answer
Correct option: CDirectly from the person who knows the facts
Q1,304

Get the short end of the stick
Hindi Meaning: किसी परिस्थिति में अनुचित रूप से नुकसान वाला हिस्सा मिलना।
English Sentence: Temporary employees often get the short end of the stick when benefits are distributed.
Hindi Sentence: लाभ बाँटते समय अस्थायी कर्मचारियों को अक्सर कम अनुकूल व्यवहार मिलता है।

A. Receive an unexpected reward
B. Receive unfair or unfavourable treatment
C. Win by a narrow margin
D. Be given an easy task
Answer
Correct option: BReceive unfair or unfavourable treatment
Q1,305

Give the game away
Hindi Meaning: किसी रहस्य या छिपी हुई योजना का भेद खोल देना।
English Sentence: His nervous reaction gave the game away.
Hindi Sentence: उसकी घबराई हुई प्रतिक्रिया ने रहस्य खोल दिया।

A. Donate sporting equipment
B. Admit defeat voluntarily
C. End a competition early
D. Reveal a secret or hidden plan
Answer
Correct option: DReveal a secret or hidden plan
Q1,306

Go belly up
Hindi Meaning: पूरी तरह असफल हो जाना, विशेषकर किसी व्यवसाय का आर्थिक रूप से बंद हो जाना।
English Sentence: Several small businesses went belly up during the prolonged downturn.
Hindi Sentence: लंबे आर्थिक संकट के दौरान कई छोटे व्यवसाय पूरी तरह बंद हो गए।

A. Fail completely, especially financially
B. Become physically fit
C. Surrender temporarily
D. Change management
Answer
Correct option: AFail completely, especially financially
Q1,307

Go for the jugular
Hindi Meaning: प्रतिद्वंद्वी के सबसे कमजोर या महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु पर बहुत आक्रामक हमला करना।
English Sentence: In the debate, she went for the jugular by challenging the weakest part of his argument.
Hindi Sentence: बहस में उसने उसके तर्क के सबसे कमजोर हिस्से पर सीधा और तीखा प्रहार किया।

A. Avoid confrontation
B. Seek compromise
C. Attack the most vulnerable or important point aggressively
D. Make a harmless criticism
Answer
Correct option: CAttack the most vulnerable or important point aggressively
Q1,308

Have a lot on one's plate
Hindi Meaning: एक ही समय में बहुत सारी जिम्मेदारियाँ या काम होना।
English Sentence: I can't take another assignment because I already have a lot on my plate.
Hindi Sentence: मैं एक और कार्य नहीं ले सकता क्योंकि मेरे पास पहले से बहुत सारी जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं।

A. Eat excessively
B. Have many responsibilities or tasks to deal with
C. Have plenty of free time
D. Be unable to find work
Answer
Correct option: BHave many responsibilities or tasks to deal with
Q1,309

Have one's cake and eat it too
Hindi Meaning: दो ऐसे लाभ एक साथ पाने की कोशिश करना जो सामान्यतः एक साथ संभव न हों।
English Sentence: You cannot spend all your savings and still keep them; you can't have your cake and eat it too.
Hindi Sentence: आप सारी बचत खर्च करके उसे सुरक्षित भी नहीं रख सकते; दोनों विरोधी लाभ एक साथ नहीं मिल सकते।

A. Enjoy sharing with others
B. Spend money unnecessarily
C. Make a difficult sacrifice
D. Try to enjoy two incompatible advantages at the same time
Answer
Correct option: DTry to enjoy two incompatible advantages at the same time
Q1,310

Hit a snag
Hindi Meaning: काम के दौरान अचानक किसी समस्या या बाधा का सामने आ जाना।
English Sentence: The project hit a snag when the required permit was delayed.
Hindi Sentence: आवश्यक अनुमति में देरी होने पर परियोजना अचानक बाधा में फँस गई।

A. Encounter an unexpected problem
B. Achieve sudden success
C. Discover an opportunity
D. Complete a task early
Answer
Correct option: AEncounter an unexpected problem
Q1,311

In a bind
Hindi Meaning: कठिन परिस्थिति या समस्या में फँसा होना।
English Sentence: I'm in a bind because two important meetings are scheduled at the same time.
Hindi Sentence: मैं कठिन स्थिति में हूँ क्योंकि दो महत्वपूर्ण बैठकें एक ही समय पर निर्धारित हैं।

A. In complete control
B. In a profitable situation
C. In a difficult situation
D. In agreement with everyone
Answer
Correct option: CIn a difficult situation
Q1,312

In a class of one's own
Hindi Meaning: किसी क्षेत्र में दूसरों की तुलना में असाधारण रूप से श्रेष्ठ होना।
English Sentence: Her command of mathematics puts her in a class of her own.
Hindi Sentence: गणित पर उसकी पकड़ उसे दूसरों से अलग और असाधारण बनाती है।

A. Completely inexperienced
B. Much better than others in a particular field
C. Studying without classmates
D. Unable to compete
Answer
Correct option: BMuch better than others in a particular field
Q1,313

In the doghouse
Hindi Meaning: किसी की नाराजगी के कारण परेशानी या अप्रसन्नता की स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: He is in the doghouse after forgetting his team's important presentation.
Hindi Sentence: टीम की महत्वपूर्ण प्रस्तुति भूल जाने के कारण वह सबकी नाराजगी झेल रहा है।

A. Living in poor conditions
B. Working with animals
C. Completely isolated
D. In trouble or disfavoured because someone is annoyed with you
Answer
Correct option: DIn trouble or disfavoured because someone is annoyed with you
Q1,314

In the saddle
Hindi Meaning: नियंत्रण या नेतृत्व की स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: The new chief executive is firmly in the saddle now.
Hindi Sentence: नया मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी अब संगठन पर मजबूती से नियंत्रण रखता है।

A. In control or in a position of authority
B. Travelling on horseback
C. Preparing to resign
D. Unable to make decisions
Answer
Correct option: AIn control or in a position of authority
Q1,315

Keep one's powder dry
Hindi Meaning: भविष्य की संभावित कठिनाई के लिए तैयार और सतर्क रहना।
English Sentence: The situation is uncertain, so keep your powder dry.
Hindi Sentence: स्थिति अनिश्चित है, इसलिए भविष्य की कठिनाइयों के लिए तैयार रहो।

A. Avoid using equipment
B. Refuse to participate
C. Stay prepared for possible future difficulties
D. Keep something confidential
Answer
Correct option: CStay prepared for possible future difficulties
Q1,316

Make light of
Hindi Meaning: गंभीर बात को मामूली या महत्वहीन बताना।
English Sentence: We should not make light of safety violations.
Hindi Sentence: हमें सुरक्षा नियमों के उल्लंघन को मामूली नहीं समझना चाहिए।

A. Explain something clearly
B. Treat something serious as though it were unimportant
C. Make something easier to carry
D. Reveal a secret
Answer
Correct option: BTreat something serious as though it were unimportant
Q1,317

On the brink
Hindi Meaning: किसी बड़ी घटना या गंभीर स्थिति के बिल्कुल करीब होना।
English Sentence: The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Hindi Sentence: कंपनी दिवालिया होने के बिल्कुल करीब थी।

A. At the beginning of a routine process
B. Far away from danger
C. In a stable condition
D. Very close to a major event, usually something serious
Answer
Correct option: DVery close to a major event, usually something serious
Q1,318

On the house
Hindi Meaning: किसी होटल, रेस्तराँ या व्यवसाय द्वारा बिना शुल्क के दिया गया।
English Sentence: The dessert was on the house because our order had been delayed.
Hindi Sentence: हमारे ऑर्डर में देरी होने के कारण मिठाई रेस्तराँ की ओर से मुफ्त दी गई।

A. Provided free of charge by a business
B. Located on a roof
C. Paid for by all customers equally
D. Available only to employees
Answer
Correct option: AProvided free of charge by a business
Q1,319

Over the top
Hindi Meaning: आवश्यकता से बहुत अधिक; अत्यधिक या अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण।
English Sentence: The decorations were impressive, but some people found them over the top.
Hindi Sentence: सजावट प्रभावशाली थी, लेकिन कुछ लोगों को वह आवश्यकता से बहुत अधिक लगी।

A. Completely reasonable
B. Moderately expensive
C. Excessive or exaggerated
D. Almost successful
Answer
Correct option: CExcessive or exaggerated
Q1,320

Put the brakes on
Hindi Meaning: किसी प्रक्रिया, योजना या गतिविधि की गति कम करना या उसे रोक देना।
English Sentence: Rising costs forced the company to put the brakes on expansion.
Hindi Sentence: बढ़ती लागत ने कंपनी को विस्तार की गति रोकने के लिए मजबूर किया।

A. Increase the speed of something
B. Slow down or stop a process
C. Repair a vehicle
D. Begin a new project
Answer
Correct option: BSlow down or stop a process

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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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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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