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Fatehpur Sikri: The Magnificent Mughal City of Emperor Akbar| फतेहपुर सीकरी: सम्राट अकबर का भव्य मुगल नगर | ENGLISH TRANSALTION PRACTICE

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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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Q1,321

Shoot from the hip
Hindi Meaning: बिना पर्याप्त सोच-विचार के तुरंत बोलना या कार्य करना।
English Sentence: Don't shoot from the hip when answering technical questions.
Hindi Sentence: तकनीकी प्रश्नों का उत्तर बिना सोच-विचार के तुरंत मत दो।

A. Carefully analyze every fact
B. Avoid answering a question
C. Fire a weapon accurately
D. Speak or act quickly without careful thought
Answer
Correct option: DSpeak or act quickly without careful thought
Q1,322

Take someone under one's wing
Hindi Meaning: किसी कम अनुभवी व्यक्ति को संरक्षण, सहायता और मार्गदर्शन देना।
English Sentence: The senior researcher took the new intern under her wing.
Hindi Sentence: वरिष्ठ शोधकर्ता ने नए प्रशिक्षु को अपने संरक्षण में लेकर उसका मार्गदर्शन किया।

A. Protect, support, and guide someone
B. Control someone harshly
C. Compete directly with someone
D. Prevent someone from learning
Answer
Correct option: AProtect, support, and guide someone
Q1,323

The wheels come off
Hindi Meaning: किसी योजना या व्यवस्था का गंभीर रूप से बिगड़ना या असफल होने लगना।
English Sentence: The wheels came off the project after its main sponsor withdrew.
Hindi Sentence: मुख्य प्रायोजक के हटने के बाद परियोजना गंभीर रूप से बिगड़ने लगी।

A. A vehicle stops suddenly
B. A journey becomes longer
C. A plan or organization begins to fail badly
D. A problem is repaired permanently
Answer
Correct option: CA plan or organization begins to fail badly
Q1,324

Throw good money after bad
Hindi Meaning: असफल साबित हो चुकी चीज पर और पैसा खर्च करते जाना।
English Sentence: Repairing the unreliable machine again would be throwing good money after bad.
Hindi Sentence: बार-बार खराब होने वाली मशीन पर फिर पैसा खर्च करना और अधिक धन बर्बाद करना होगा।

A. Save money after suffering a loss
B. Continue spending on something that has already proved unsuccessful
C. Donate money to a good cause
D. Invest in several projects
Answer
Correct option: BContinue spending on something that has already proved unsuccessful
Q1,325

Turn on a dime
Hindi Meaning: बहुत तेजी से दिशा, निर्णय या रणनीति बदल देना।
English Sentence: Small companies can often turn on a dime when market conditions change.
Hindi Sentence: बाजार की परिस्थितियाँ बदलने पर छोटी कंपनियाँ अक्सर बहुत तेजी से अपनी रणनीति बदल सकती हैं।

A. Spend a small amount
B. Change gradually
C. Refuse to change direction
D. Change direction or approach very quickly
Answer
Correct option: DChange direction or approach very quickly
Q1,326

A bridge too far
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा लक्ष्य या प्रयास जो क्षमता या परिस्थिति की तुलना में बहुत अधिक कठिन या महत्वाकांक्षी हो।
English Sentence: Completing three major projects in one week proved a bridge too far.
Hindi Sentence: एक सप्ताह में तीन बड़ी परियोजनाएँ पूरी करना अत्यधिक कठिन लक्ष्य साबित हुआ।

A. A goal or action that is excessively ambitious or difficult
B. A long journey
C. A temporary obstacle
D. An expensive construction project
Answer
Correct option: AA goal or action that is excessively ambitious or difficult
Q1,327

A dog in the manger
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो स्वयं किसी चीज का उपयोग न करे लेकिन दूसरों को भी उसका उपयोग न करने दे।
English Sentence: Don't be a dog in the manger; if you don't need the equipment, let others use it.
Hindi Sentence: यदि तुम्हें उपकरण की आवश्यकता नहीं है तो दूसरों को उसका उपयोग करने दो; अनावश्यक रूप से मत रोको।

A. Someone who protects other people's property
B. Someone who works extremely hard
C. Someone who prevents others from using something they themselves cannot use
D. Someone who avoids sharing confidential information
Answer
Correct option: CSomeone who prevents others from using something they themselves cannot use
Q1,328

A double-edged sword
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी चीज जिसके लाभ भी हों और नुकसान भी।
English Sentence: Social media can be a double-edged sword for public figures.
Hindi Sentence: सार्वजनिक व्यक्तियों के लिए सामाजिक माध्यम लाभ और हानि दोनों देने वाले हो सकते हैं।

A. A perfect solution
B. Something having both advantages and disadvantages
C. A dangerous weapon only
D. An impossible decision
Answer
Correct option: BSomething having both advantages and disadvantages
Q1,329

A hot potato
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा विवादास्पद विषय जिससे निपटना कठिन हो।
English Sentence: The proposed fee increase became a political hot potato.
Hindi Sentence: प्रस्तावित शुल्क वृद्धि एक अत्यंत विवादास्पद मुद्दा बन गई।

A. A popular meal
B. An urgent physical danger
C. A profitable opportunity
D. A controversial issue that is difficult to deal with
Answer
Correct option: DA controversial issue that is difficult to deal with
Q1,330

A loose cannon
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा अनियंत्रित या अप्रत्याशित व्यक्ति जो समस्या पैदा कर सकता हो।
English Sentence: His habit of making unauthorized statements makes him a loose cannon.
Hindi Sentence: बिना अनुमति बयान देने की उसकी आदत उसे अप्रत्याशित रूप से समस्या पैदा करने वाला व्यक्ति बनाती है।

A. An unpredictable person likely to cause trouble
B. A person with no authority
C. A reliable employee
D. A weak competitor
Answer
Correct option: AAn unpredictable person likely to cause trouble
Q1,331

A mixed bag
Hindi Meaning: अच्छी और बुरी दोनों प्रकार की चीजों या परिणामों का मिश्रण।
English Sentence: The examination results were a mixed bag.
Hindi Sentence: परीक्षा के परिणामों में अच्छे और खराब दोनों प्रकार के नतीजे थे।

A. A completely unsuccessful result
B. A collection of identical things
C. A mixture of good and bad things
D. A hidden collection
Answer
Correct option: CA mixture of good and bad things
Q1,332

A paper tiger
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा व्यक्ति या संस्था जो देखने में शक्तिशाली लगे लेकिन वास्तव में कमजोर हो।
English Sentence: Without enforcement powers, the regulatory body risks becoming a paper tiger.
Hindi Sentence: नियम लागू करने की शक्ति के बिना नियामक संस्था केवल दिखावटी रूप से शक्तिशाली रह सकती है।

A. A powerful organization
B. Someone or something appearing powerful but actually weak
C. A temporary danger
D. A clever opponent
Answer
Correct option: BSomeone or something appearing powerful but actually weak
Q1,333

A thorn in one's side
Hindi Meaning: लगातार परेशानी या चिंता पैदा करने वाला व्यक्ति या समस्या।
English Sentence: Frequent server failures have become a thorn in the administrator's side.
Hindi Sentence: सर्वर की लगातार खराबी प्रशासक के लिए स्थायी परेशानी बन गई है।

A. A minor physical injury
B. A useful reminder
C. A difficult decision
D. A persistent source of annoyance or trouble
Answer
Correct option: DA persistent source of annoyance or trouble
Q1,334

A wild card
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा अप्रत्याशित व्यक्ति या कारक जो परिणाम को बदल सकता हो।
English Sentence: Weather remains the wild card in tomorrow's event.
Hindi Sentence: कल के कार्यक्रम में मौसम सबसे अप्रत्याशित कारक बना हुआ है।

A. An unpredictable person or factor that may affect the result
B. A guaranteed winner
C. A dishonest competitor
D. An irrelevant factor
Answer
Correct option: AAn unpredictable person or factor that may affect the result
Q1,335

An uphill battle
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा कठिन संघर्ष जिसमें सफलता प्राप्त करना बहुत मुश्किल हो।
English Sentence: Rebuilding public confidence will be an uphill battle.
Hindi Sentence: जनता का विश्वास दोबारा प्राप्त करना बहुत कठिन संघर्ष होगा।

A. An easy victory
B. A physical climb
C. A very difficult struggle
D. An unnecessary argument
Answer
Correct option: CA very difficult struggle
Q1,336

At a premium
Hindi Meaning: कम उपलब्ध होने के कारण विशेष रूप से मूल्यवान या महँगा होना।
English Sentence: Affordable accommodation is at a premium in the city centre.
Hindi Sentence: शहर के केंद्र में सस्ता आवास कम उपलब्ध होने के कारण बहुत मूल्यवान है।

A. Available in unlimited quantities
B. Scarce and therefore especially valuable
C. Offered at a discount
D. Of poor quality
Answer
Correct option: BScarce and therefore especially valuable
Q1,337

At one's disposal
Hindi Meaning: उपयोग के लिए उपलब्ध होना।
English Sentence: The research team has several advanced tools at its disposal.
Hindi Sentence: शोध दल के पास उपयोग के लिए कई उन्नत उपकरण उपलब्ध हैं।

A. Beyond one's control
B. Temporarily borrowed
C. Hidden from others
D. Available for one to use
Answer
Correct option: DAvailable for one to use
Q1,338

Cast a long shadow
Hindi Meaning: लंबे समय तक गहरा प्रभाव डालना, विशेषकर नकारात्मक प्रभाव।
English Sentence: The financial crisis cast a long shadow over the industry.
Hindi Sentence: आर्थिक संकट ने उद्योग पर लंबे समय तक गहरा प्रभाव डाला।

A. Have a strong and lasting influence, often negative
B. Become famous suddenly
C. Hide one's achievements
D. Create temporary confusion
Answer
Correct option: AHave a strong and lasting influence, often negative
Q1,339

Hit a nerve
Hindi Meaning: किसी संवेदनशील मुद्दे को छू देना जिससे तीव्र प्रतिक्रिया उत्पन्न हो।
English Sentence: Her comment about unequal treatment clearly hit a nerve.
Hindi Sentence: असमान व्यवहार पर उसकी टिप्पणी ने स्पष्ट रूप से एक संवेदनशील मुद्दे को छू दिया।

A. Cause physical pain
B. Make someone laugh
C. Touch upon a sensitive issue and provoke a strong reaction
D. Solve a difficult problem
Answer
Correct option: CTouch upon a sensitive issue and provoke a strong reaction
Q1,340

Keep the wolf at bay
Hindi Meaning: गरीबी, भूख या आर्थिक संकट को किसी तरह दूर रखना।
English Sentence: He took temporary work to keep the wolf at bay.
Hindi Sentence: उसने आर्थिक संकट से बचने के लिए अस्थायी काम स्वीकार किया।

A. Protect wildlife
B. Prevent hunger, poverty, or financial trouble from becoming severe
C. Avoid dangerous people
D. Save money for luxury
Answer
Correct option: BPrevent hunger, poverty, or financial trouble from becoming severe

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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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