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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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Q1,381

Go overboard
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम को आवश्यकता से बहुत अधिक कर देना।
English Sentence: Don't go overboard with decorations for a small event.
Hindi Sentence: छोटे कार्यक्रम के लिए सजावट में आवश्यकता से अधिक खर्च मत करो।

A. Do something to an excessive degree
B. Fall from a ship
C. Abandon one's responsibilities
D. Change one's opinion suddenly
Answer
Correct option: ADo something to an excessive degree
Q1,382

Have a heart of gold
Hindi Meaning: बहुत दयालु, उदार और अच्छे स्वभाव का होना।
English Sentence: She has a heart of gold and is always ready to help others.
Hindi Sentence: उसका हृदय बहुत दयालु है और वह हमेशा दूसरों की सहायता के लिए तैयार रहती है।

A. Be physically strong
B. Be very kind and generous
C. Be emotionally weak
D. Be extremely wealthy
Answer
Correct option: BBe very kind and generous
Q1,383

Have an eye for
Hindi Meaning: किसी चीज की गुणवत्ता, सुंदरता या विशेषता पहचानने की स्वाभाविक क्षमता होना।
English Sentence: She has an eye for good design.
Hindi Sentence: उसमें अच्छे डिज़ाइन को पहचानने की स्वाभाविक क्षमता है।

A. Watch someone suspiciously
B. Look for mistakes only
C. Have a natural ability to recognize or appreciate something
D. Be unable to judge quality
Answer
Correct option: CHave a natural ability to recognize or appreciate something
Q1,384

Hit rock bottom
Hindi Meaning: किसी स्थिति के सबसे खराब या सबसे निचले स्तर पर पहुँच जाना।
English Sentence: The company hit rock bottom before beginning its recovery.
Hindi Sentence: सुधार शुरू होने से पहले कंपनी अपनी सबसे खराब स्थिति में पहुँच गई थी।

A. Achieve one's highest position
B. Find a solid foundation
C. Become financially stable
D. Reach the lowest possible point
Answer
Correct option: DReach the lowest possible point
Q1,385

Hold fire
Hindi Meaning: कार्रवाई या निर्णय को कुछ समय के लिए रोकना।
English Sentence: Let's hold fire until we receive the complete report.
Hindi Sentence: पूरी रिपोर्ट मिलने तक कार्रवाई रोककर रखते हैं।

A. Delay taking action or making a decision
B. Become extremely angry
C. Defend one's position aggressively
D. Continue an argument
Answer
Correct option: ADelay taking action or making a decision
Q1,386

In cahoots with
Hindi Meaning: किसी के साथ गुप्त रूप से मिलीभगत करना, विशेषकर गलत उद्देश्य से।
English Sentence: Investigators suspected that the supplier was in cahoots with an employee.
Hindi Sentence: जाँचकर्ताओं को संदेह था कि आपूर्तिकर्ता की एक कर्मचारी से गुप्त मिलीभगत थी।

A. In disagreement with
B. Secretly cooperating, often for a dishonest purpose
C. Competing fairly against
D. Working independently of
Answer
Correct option: BSecretly cooperating, often for a dishonest purpose
Q1,387

In fine fettle
Hindi Meaning: बहुत अच्छे स्वास्थ्य या स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: Despite his age, he remains in fine fettle.
Hindi Sentence: उम्र के बावजूद वह बहुत अच्छे स्वास्थ्य में है।

A. In financial difficulty
B. In a confused state
C. In excellent health or condition
D. In an angry mood
Answer
Correct option: CIn excellent health or condition
Q1,388

In one's prime
Hindi Meaning: जीवन या करियर के सबसे सक्षम, सफल या सक्रिय दौर में होना।
English Sentence: The athlete was in his prime when he won three consecutive titles.
Hindi Sentence: लगातार तीन खिताब जीतते समय खिलाड़ी अपने करियर के सर्वोत्तम दौर में था।

A. At the beginning of one's career
B. After retirement
C. During a period of difficulty
D. At one's strongest, most successful, or most active stage
Answer
Correct option: DAt one's strongest, most successful, or most active stage
Q1,389

In the bag
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी सफलता या परिणाम जो लगभग निश्चित हो चुका हो।
English Sentence: With only one easy task remaining, the contract seems to be in the bag.
Hindi Sentence: केवल एक आसान काम शेष होने के कारण अनुबंध मिलना लगभग निश्चित लगता है।

A. Almost certain to be achieved or won
B. Completely secret
C. Ready to be sold
D. Already lost
Answer
Correct option: AAlmost certain to be achieved or won
Q1,390

In the dock
Hindi Meaning: आरोपों या गंभीर आलोचना का सामना करना।
English Sentence: The company found itself in the dock over its safety failures.
Hindi Sentence: सुरक्षा में विफलताओं के कारण कंपनी को गंभीर आरोपों का सामना करना पड़ा।

A. Waiting for transportation
B. Accused or under criticism
C. Taking a holiday
D. Working near a harbour
Answer
Correct option: BAccused or under criticism
Q1,391

In the driving seat
Hindi Meaning: किसी परिस्थिति पर नियंत्रण या निर्णय लेने की शक्ति होना।
English Sentence: After securing majority ownership, the investors were firmly in the driving seat.
Hindi Sentence: बहुमत स्वामित्व प्राप्त करने के बाद निवेशकों के हाथ में स्पष्ट रूप से नियंत्रण आ गया।

A. Travelling by car
B. Following another person's orders
C. In control of a situation
D. Unable to influence events
Answer
Correct option: CIn control of a situation
Q1,392

Keep abreast of
Hindi Meaning: नवीनतम जानकारी या घटनाक्रम से लगातार परिचित रहना।
English Sentence: Competitive-exam students should keep abreast of important current affairs.
Hindi Sentence: प्रतियोगी परीक्षा के विद्यार्थियों को महत्वपूर्ण समसामयिक घटनाओं की नवीनतम जानकारी रखनी चाहिए।

A. Avoid learning about
B. Memorize old information
C. Follow someone physically
D. Stay informed about the latest developments
Answer
Correct option: DStay informed about the latest developments
Q1,393

Keep one's options open
Hindi Meaning: अंतिम निर्णय न लेकर कई विकल्प उपलब्ध बनाए रखना।
English Sentence: She applied to several universities to keep her options open.
Hindi Sentence: उसने कई विश्वविद्यालयों में आवेदन किया ताकि उसके पास विभिन्न विकल्प उपलब्ध रहें।

A. Avoid making a final decision so alternatives remain available
B. Refuse to consider alternatives
C. Accept the first opportunity available
D. Reveal all one's plans
Answer
Correct option: AAvoid making a final decision so alternatives remain available
Q1,394

Know where one stands
Hindi Meaning: अपनी वास्तविक स्थिति, संबंध या परिस्थिति को स्पष्ट रूप से समझना।
English Sentence: I need a clear answer so that I know where I stand.
Hindi Sentence: मुझे स्पष्ट उत्तर चाहिए ताकि मैं अपनी स्थिति ठीक से समझ सकूँ।

A. Know one's physical location
B. Understand one's position or situation clearly
C. Refuse to express an opinion
D. Know where others are working
Answer
Correct option: BUnderstand one's position or situation clearly
Q1,395

Lose one's touch
Hindi Meaning: वह कौशल या क्षमता खो देना जिसमें व्यक्ति पहले अच्छा था।
English Sentence: After years away from the game, he feared he had lost his touch.
Hindi Sentence: वर्षों तक खेल से दूर रहने के बाद उसे लगा कि उसकी पुरानी कुशलता कम हो गई है।

A. Lose physical sensation
B. Stop communicating with someone
C. Lose a skill or ability one previously had
D. Become emotionally insensitive
Answer
Correct option: CLose a skill or ability one previously had
Q1,396

Make a song and dance about
Hindi Meaning: किसी छोटी बात को लेकर आवश्यकता से अधिक हंगामा या चर्चा करना।
English Sentence: There's no need to make a song and dance about a minor error.
Hindi Sentence: छोटी-सी गलती को लेकर इतना बड़ा हंगामा करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

A. Celebrate with music
B. Explain something creatively
C. Perform on stage
D. Make an unnecessary fuss about something
Answer
Correct option: DMake an unnecessary fuss about something
Q1,397

Make up for lost time
Hindi Meaning: पहले हुए समय के नुकसान की भरपाई के लिए अधिक तेजी या मेहनत से काम करना।
English Sentence: After recovering from illness, she studied extra hours to make up for lost time.
Hindi Sentence: बीमारी से ठीक होने के बाद उसने खोए हुए समय की भरपाई के लिए अतिरिक्त घंटे पढ़ाई की।

A. Work harder or faster to compensate for previous delay
B. Change a timetable
C. Forget about previous delays
D. Postpone unfinished work
Answer
Correct option: AWork harder or faster to compensate for previous delay
Q1,398

Not mince one's words
Hindi Meaning: बिना घुमाए-फिराए बहुत स्पष्ट और सीधी बात कहना, चाहे वह कठोर लगे।
English Sentence: The teacher did not mince her words when discussing the poor performance.
Hindi Sentence: खराब प्रदर्शन पर चर्चा करते समय शिक्षिका ने बिना घुमाए-फिराए स्पष्ट बात कही।

A. Speak indirectly
B. Speak very directly and honestly, even if unpleasant
C. Avoid criticizing anyone
D. Use complicated vocabulary
Answer
Correct option: BSpeak very directly and honestly, even if unpleasant
Q1,399

On the blink
Hindi Meaning: किसी मशीन या उपकरण का ठीक से काम न करना।
English Sentence: The printer is on the blink again.
Hindi Sentence: प्रिंटर फिर ठीक से काम नहीं कर रहा है।

A. Working perfectly
B. Temporarily unavailable
C. Not working properly, especially a machine
D. Completely destroyed
Answer
Correct option: CNot working properly, especially a machine
Q1,400

On the fly
Hindi Meaning: बिना पहले से अधिक तैयारी के, काम के दौरान ही निर्णय या बदलाव करना।
English Sentence: We had to modify the presentation on the fly.
Hindi Sentence: हमें प्रस्तुति के दौरान ही बिना पूर्व तैयारी के बदलाव करने पड़े।

A. While travelling by air
B. According to a detailed plan
C. After a long delay
D. While something is happening, without much advance preparation
Answer
Correct option: DWhile something is happening, without much advance preparation

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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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