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Q1,361

Be a dab hand at
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम में बहुत कुशल होना।
English Sentence: Rina is a dab hand at solving complex numerical problems.
Hindi Sentence: रीना जटिल संख्यात्मक प्रश्न हल करने में बहुत कुशल है।

A. Be unfamiliar with something
B. Be unwilling to learn something
C. Perform something occasionally
D. Be very skilled at something
Answer
Correct option: DBe very skilled at something
Q1,362

Be in the soup
Hindi Meaning: मुसीबत या कठिन परिस्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: He'll be in the soup if the manager discovers the missing documents.
Hindi Sentence: यदि प्रबंधक को गायब दस्तावेजों का पता चला तो वह मुसीबत में पड़ जाएगा।

A. Be in trouble
B. Be confused about food
C. Be financially successful
D. Be completely exhausted
Answer
Correct option: ABe in trouble
Q1,363

Beat someone hollow
Hindi Meaning: किसी प्रतिद्वंद्वी को बहुत आसानी और बड़े अंतर से हरा देना।
English Sentence: Our team beat the defending champions hollow.
Hindi Sentence: हमारी टीम ने मौजूदा चैंपियन को बहुत आसानी से और बड़े अंतर से हरा दिया।

A. Criticize someone unfairly
B. Defeat someone very easily and decisively
C. Compete without winning
D. Frighten someone into withdrawing
Answer
Correct option: BDefeat someone very easily and decisively
Q1,364

Be that as it may
Hindi Meaning: मान लिया कि ऐसा है, फिर भी मुख्य बात या निष्कर्ष नहीं बदलता।
English Sentence: The task may be difficult. Be that as it may, we still have to finish it.
Hindi Sentence: काम कठिन हो सकता है; फिर भी हमें इसे पूरा करना ही होगा।

A. The statement is certainly false
B. No further discussion is required
C. Even if that is true, it does not change the main point
D. Everything depends on that fact
Answer
Correct option: CEven if that is true, it does not change the main point
Q1,365

Bring to bear
Hindi Meaning: किसी परिस्थिति में अपने ज्ञान, प्रभाव, कौशल या संसाधनों का उपयोग करना।
English Sentence: We must bring all our experience to bear on this problem.
Hindi Sentence: हमें इस समस्या पर अपने पूरे अनुभव और कौशल का उपयोग करना चाहिए।

A. Carry a heavy burden
B. Introduce an unrelated subject
C. Delay using available resources
D. Apply influence, knowledge, or resources to a situation
Answer
Correct option: DApply influence, knowledge, or resources to a situation
Q1,366

By a long chalk
Hindi Meaning: बहुत बड़े अंतर या मात्रा से।
English Sentence: This is the best solution by a long chalk.
Hindi Sentence: यह बहुत बड़े अंतर से सबसे अच्छा समाधान है।

A. By a large amount or degree
B. By a very small margin
C. Through dishonest means
D. After a long delay
Answer
Correct option: ABy a large amount or degree
Q1,367

By the same token
Hindi Meaning: उसी तर्क या कारण से; इसी प्रकार।
English Sentence: Exercise improves physical health; by the same token, regular reading strengthens the mind.
Hindi Sentence: व्यायाम शरीर को मजबूत करता है; उसी प्रकार नियमित पढ़ाई मस्तिष्क को मजबूत करती है।

A. For an entirely different reason
B. For the same reason or in a similar way
C. Without any evidence
D. As an exception to the rule
Answer
Correct option: BFor the same reason or in a similar way
Q1,368

Call someone to account
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति से उसके कार्यों का स्पष्टीकरण माँगना और उसे जिम्मेदार ठहराना।
English Sentence: Officials responsible for the failure must be called to account.
Hindi Sentence: असफलता के लिए जिम्मेदार अधिकारियों से जवाब माँगा जाना चाहिए।

A. Ask someone to calculate expenses
B. Praise someone for good work
C. Make someone explain or take responsibility for their actions
D. Give someone financial authority
Answer
Correct option: CMake someone explain or take responsibility for their actions
Q1,369

Change tack
Hindi Meaning: अपना तरीका, रणनीति या दृष्टिकोण बदलना।
English Sentence: When the first marketing strategy failed, the company changed tack.
Hindi Sentence: पहली विपणन रणनीति असफल होने पर कंपनी ने अपना तरीका बदल दिया।

A. Repeat the same strategy
B. Abandon a task completely
C. Delay taking action
D. Change one's approach or method
Answer
Correct option: DChange one's approach or method
Q1,370

Clear one's name
Hindi Meaning: अपने ऊपर लगे आरोप को गलत सिद्ध करके अपनी प्रतिष्ठा पुनः स्थापित करना।
English Sentence: She produced the records needed to clear her name.
Hindi Sentence: उसने स्वयं को निर्दोष सिद्ध करने के लिए आवश्यक अभिलेख प्रस्तुत किए।

A. Prove that one is innocent of an accusation
B. Become famous
C. Remove one's name from a list
D. Hide one's identity
Answer
Correct option: AProve that one is innocent of an accusation
Q1,371

Come what may
Hindi Meaning: चाहे कुछ भी हो जाए; हर परिस्थिति में।
English Sentence: Come what may, I will complete the course this year.
Hindi Sentence: चाहे कुछ भी हो जाए, मैं इस वर्ष पाठ्यक्रम पूरा करूँगा।

A. Only if circumstances are favourable
B. Until another plan is found
C. Whatever happens
D. Whenever convenient
Answer
Correct option: CWhatever happens
Q1,372

Cut to the bone
Hindi Meaning: किसी खर्च, सेवा या संसाधन को न्यूनतम संभव स्तर तक कम कर देना।
English Sentence: After months of losses, the company's expenses were cut to the bone.
Hindi Sentence: महीनों के घाटे के बाद कंपनी के खर्चों को न्यूनतम स्तर तक घटा दिया गया।

A. Reduce something slightly
B. Cause physical injury
C. Increase efficiency gradually
D. Reduce something to the absolute minimum
Answer
Correct option: DReduce something to the absolute minimum
Q1,373

Down to the wire
Hindi Meaning: किसी निर्णय, प्रतियोगिता या काम का बिल्कुल अंतिम क्षण तक चलना।
English Sentence: The contest went down to the wire, with the winner decided in the final round.
Hindi Sentence: प्रतियोगिता अंतिम क्षण तक चली और विजेता का निर्णय अंतिम दौर में हुआ।

A. Continuing until the last possible moment
B. Completely unsuccessful
C. Decided well in advance
D. Restricted by regulations
Answer
Correct option: AContinuing until the last possible moment
Q1,374

Draw stumps
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम या गतिविधि को समाप्त करना।
English Sentence: We have done enough for today; let's draw stumps.
Hindi Sentence: आज के लिए पर्याप्त काम हो गया; अब काम समाप्त करते हैं।

A. Start a new activity
B. End an activity or stop work
C. Remove an obstacle
D. Postpone a decision indefinitely
Answer
Correct option: BEnd an activity or stop work
Q1,375

Drive home
Hindi Meaning: किसी बात को बहुत स्पष्ट और प्रभावशाली ढंग से समझाना या जोर देकर बताना।
English Sentence: The statistics drove home the seriousness of the problem.
Hindi Sentence: आँकड़ों ने समस्या की गंभीरता को बहुत स्पष्ट रूप से सामने रखा।

A. Take someone to their residence
B. Avoid discussing a difficult issue
C. Make a point very clear and forceful
D. Complete a journey quickly
Answer
Correct option: CMake a point very clear and forceful
Q1,376

Feel one's way
Hindi Meaning: अनिश्चित परिस्थिति में सावधानी से धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ना।
English Sentence: The new company is feeling its way into the international market.
Hindi Sentence: नई कंपनी अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार में सावधानीपूर्वक धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ रही है।

A. Touch objects in darkness
B. Act confidently without information
C. Follow another person's instructions exactly
D. Proceed cautiously when uncertain
Answer
Correct option: DProceed cautiously when uncertain
Q1,377

Get away with murder
Hindi Meaning: बहुत गलत व्यवहार करने के बावजूद दंड या आलोचना से बच जाना।
English Sentence: Because nobody supervises him, he seems to get away with murder at work.
Hindi Sentence: उस पर कोई निगरानी नहीं रखता, इसलिए वह कार्यस्थल पर गंभीर गलतियों के बाद भी बच जाता है।

A. Escape criticism or punishment despite behaving very badly
B. Commit a serious crime secretly
C. Accuse someone falsely
D. Win a legal case fairly
Answer
Correct option: AEscape criticism or punishment despite behaving very badly
Q1,378

Get the better of
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति पर विजय या बढ़त प्राप्त करना।
English Sentence: Her curiosity got the better of her, and she opened the box.
Hindi Sentence: उसकी जिज्ञासा उस पर हावी हो गई और उसने डिब्बा खोल दिया।

A. Help someone improve
B. Defeat or gain an advantage over someone
C. Become friendly with someone
D. Copy someone's successful method
Answer
Correct option: BDefeat or gain an advantage over someone
Q1,379

Go back on one's word
Hindi Meaning: अपने दिए हुए वचन या वादे को पूरा न करना।
English Sentence: He promised to support us and must not go back on his word.
Hindi Sentence: उसने हमारा समर्थन करने का वादा किया था और अब उसे अपने वचन से पीछे नहीं हटना चाहिए।

A. Repeat one's promise
B. Forget what one said
C. Fail to keep a promise
D. Apologize for a misunderstanding
Answer
Correct option: CFail to keep a promise
Q1,380

Go hand in hand
Hindi Meaning: दो चीजों का एक-दूसरे से निकट रूप से जुड़ा होना या साथ-साथ चलना।
English Sentence: Discipline and consistent practice often go hand in hand.
Hindi Sentence: अनुशासन और नियमित अभ्यास अक्सर एक-दूसरे से निकट रूप से जुड़े होते हैं।

A. Walk together physically
B. Develop independently
C. Compete directly
D. Be closely connected or occur together
Answer
Correct option: DBe closely connected or occur together

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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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