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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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Q1,521

Pull a fast one
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति को चालाकी से धोखा देना।
English Sentence: The seller tried to pull a fast one by hiding the product's defects.
Hindi Sentence: विक्रेता ने उत्पाद की कमियाँ छिपाकर ग्राहक को धोखा देने की कोशिश की।

A. Trick or deceive someone
B. Complete a task rapidly
C. Win a race unexpectedly
D. Make a quick decision
Answer
Correct option: ATrick or deceive someone
Q1,522

Put someone through the wringer
Hindi Meaning: किसी व्यक्ति को अत्यंत कठिन, तनावपूर्ण या कष्टदायक अनुभव से गुजारना।
English Sentence: The lengthy investigation put the employees through the wringer.
Hindi Sentence: लंबी जाँच ने कर्मचारियों को अत्यंत तनावपूर्ण परिस्थिति से गुजारा।

A. Offer someone a comfortable position
B. Subject someone to a very difficult or stressful experience
C. Give someone repeated rewards
D. Provide someone with special training
Answer
Correct option: BSubject someone to a very difficult or stressful experience
Q1,523

Ride high
Hindi Meaning: सफलता, लोकप्रियता या आत्मविश्वास के ऊँचे स्तर पर होना।
English Sentence: The team was riding high after winning the championship.
Hindi Sentence: चैंपियनशिप जीतने के बाद टीम का आत्मविश्वास और उत्साह बहुत ऊँचा था।

A. Travel at a great height
B. Avoid public attention
C. Enjoy success, popularity, or confidence
D. Depend on someone else's success
Answer
Correct option: CEnjoy success, popularity, or confidence
Q1,524

Run into a brick wall
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी बड़ी बाधा का सामना करना जिससे आगे बढ़ना रुक जाए।
English Sentence: The researchers ran into a brick wall when funding was withdrawn.
Hindi Sentence: वित्तीय सहायता वापस लिए जाने पर शोधकर्ताओं का काम बड़ी बाधा के कारण रुक गया।

A. Meet someone unexpectedly
B. Suffer a minor delay
C. Take an unnecessary risk
D. Encounter an obstacle that prevents further progress
Answer
Correct option: DEncounter an obstacle that prevents further progress
Q1,525

See the back of
Hindi Meaning: किसी अप्रिय व्यक्ति या परिस्थिति के समाप्त होने पर राहत महसूस करना।
English Sentence: We were glad to see the back of the prolonged dispute.
Hindi Sentence: लंबे विवाद के समाप्त होने पर हमें राहत मिली।

A. Be glad that someone or something unpleasant has gone
B. Follow someone secretly
C. Understand someone's intentions
D. Observe an event from behind
Answer
Correct option: ABe glad that someone or something unpleasant has gone
Q1,526

Set the ball rolling
Hindi Meaning: किसी कार्य या प्रक्रिया की शुरुआत करना।
English Sentence: The principal's announcement set the ball rolling for the annual competition.
Hindi Sentence: प्रधानाचार्य की घोषणा से वार्षिक प्रतियोगिता की तैयारियाँ शुरू हो गईं।

A. Stop an ongoing activity
B. Start an activity or process
C. Make a situation more complicated
D. Finish a difficult assignment
Answer
Correct option: BStart an activity or process
Q1,527

Show one's hand
Hindi Meaning: अपनी योजना, उद्देश्य या इरादे प्रकट कर देना।
English Sentence: The company refused to show its hand before negotiations began.
Hindi Sentence: बातचीत शुरू होने से पहले कंपनी ने अपनी योजना प्रकट करने से इनकार कर दिया।

A. Offer someone assistance
B. Refuse to participate
C. Reveal one's intentions or plans
D. Admit complete defeat
Answer
Correct option: CReveal one's intentions or plans
Q1,528

Sing a different tune
Hindi Meaning: अपना रवैया या विचार बदल लेना।
English Sentence: He opposed the proposal initially but sang a different tune after seeing the results.
Hindi Sentence: उसने शुरू में प्रस्ताव का विरोध किया, लेकिन परिणाम देखने के बाद अपना विचार बदल लिया।

A. Learn a new song
B. Become more confident
C. Repeat the same opinion
D. Change one's attitude or opinion
Answer
Correct option: DChange one's attitude or opinion
Q1,529

Sit on one's laurels
Hindi Meaning: पुरानी सफलताओं से संतुष्ट होकर आगे प्रयास करना बंद कर देना।
English Sentence: Successful students should not sit on their laurels.
Hindi Sentence: सफल विद्यार्थियों को पुरानी उपलब्धियों से संतुष्ट होकर प्रयास बंद नहीं करना चाहिए।

A. Become satisfied with past achievements and stop making efforts
B. Work harder after success
C. Avoid accepting recognition
D. Celebrate a new achievement
Answer
Correct option: ABecome satisfied with past achievements and stop making efforts
Q1,530

Take a powder
Hindi Meaning: अचानक चले जाना या गायब हो जाना।
English Sentence: The suspect took a powder before the investigators arrived.
Hindi Sentence: जाँचकर्ताओं के पहुँचने से पहले संदिग्ध व्यक्ति अचानक गायब हो गया।

A. Take medicine regularly
B. Leave or disappear suddenly
C. Prepare for a difficult task
D. Refuse to accept an offer
Answer
Correct option: BLeave or disappear suddenly
Q1,531

Take the bait
Hindi Meaning: किसी लालच या प्रलोभन में फँस जाना।
English Sentence: The fraudster offered unrealistic returns, but the investor did not take the bait.
Hindi Sentence: धोखेबाज ने अवास्तविक लाभ का प्रस्ताव दिया, लेकिन निवेशक उसके लालच में नहीं फँसा।

A. Reject a tempting offer
B. Recognize a dishonest plan
C. Be deceived by a tempting offer or trap
D. Prepare carefully for an opportunity
Answer
Correct option: CBe deceived by a tempting offer or trap
Q1,532

The ball is in someone's court
Hindi Meaning: अगला कदम उठाने या निर्णय लेने की जिम्मेदारी किसी व्यक्ति पर होना।
English Sentence: We have submitted our proposal; now the ball is in the committee's court.
Hindi Sentence: हमने अपना प्रस्ताव जमा कर दिया है; अब अगला निर्णय लेने की जिम्मेदारी समिति की है।

A. A competition has ended
B. Someone has lost an opportunity
C. A decision has already been made
D. It is someone's responsibility to take the next action
Answer
Correct option: DIt is someone's responsibility to take the next action
Q1,533

The elephant in the room
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी स्पष्ट और बड़ी समस्या जिसके बारे में लोग जानबूझकर चर्चा करने से बचते हों।
English Sentence: The elephant in the room was the organization's growing debt.
Hindi Sentence: संगठन का बढ़ता कर्ज वह बड़ी समस्या थी जिस पर कोई खुलकर चर्चा नहीं कर रहा था।

A. An obvious major problem that people avoid discussing
B. A difficult problem that nobody notices
C. An unusually large achievement
D. An unexpected visitor
Answer
Correct option: AAn obvious major problem that people avoid discussing
Q1,534

The lion's share
Hindi Meaning: किसी वस्तु, लाभ या संसाधन का सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा।
English Sentence: The education department received the lion's share of the new funding.
Hindi Sentence: नई वित्तीय सहायता का सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा शिक्षा विभाग को मिला।

A. An equal portion
B. The largest portion
C. A small reward
D. A risky investment
Answer
Correct option: BThe largest portion
Q1,535

Throw a monkey wrench into the works
Hindi Meaning: किसी योजना या कार्य में बाधा उत्पन्न करना।
English Sentence: The unexpected regulation threw a monkey wrench into the expansion plans.
Hindi Sentence: अप्रत्याशित नियम ने विस्तार योजनाओं में बाधा उत्पन्न कर दी।

A. Improve a complicated process
B. Introduce a new machine
C. Disrupt or obstruct a plan or process
D. Complete work ahead of schedule
Answer
Correct option: CDisrupt or obstruct a plan or process
Q1,536

Turn a profit
Hindi Meaning: खर्च से अधिक आय प्राप्त करके लाभ कमाना।
English Sentence: The startup finally turned a profit in its third year.
Hindi Sentence: नए व्यवसाय ने तीसरे वर्ष में अंततः लाभ कमाना शुरू किया।

A. Suffer a financial loss
B. Invest in a new company
C. Reduce operating expenses
D. Earn more money than is spent
Answer
Correct option: DEarn more money than is spent
Q1,537

Under one's breath
Hindi Meaning: बहुत धीमी आवाज में, ताकि दूसरे स्पष्ट रूप से न सुन सकें।
English Sentence: He muttered a complaint under his breath.
Hindi Sentence: उसने बहुत धीमी आवाज में शिकायत की।

A. In a very quiet voice
B. In an angry tone
C. While feeling breathless
D. In a public speech
Answer
Correct option: AIn a very quiet voice
Q1,538

Up to scratch
Hindi Meaning: अपेक्षित स्तर या मानक के अनुरूप होना।
English Sentence: The submitted report was not up to scratch.
Hindi Sentence: प्रस्तुत रिपोर्ट अपेक्षित मानक के अनुरूप नहीं थी।

A. Above all expectations
B. Meeting the required standard
C. Completely unsuitable
D. Ready for immediate replacement
Answer
Correct option: BMeeting the required standard
Q1,539

Wear thin
Hindi Meaning: धीरे-धीरे प्रभाव, विश्वसनीयता या धैर्य समाप्त होने लगना।
English Sentence: His repeated excuses are beginning to wear thin.
Hindi Sentence: उसके बार-बार दिए जाने वाले बहानों का प्रभाव अब समाप्त होने लगा है।

A. Become physically weaker
B. Become more effective
C. Gradually lose effectiveness, credibility, or patience
D. Become increasingly popular
Answer
Correct option: CGradually lose effectiveness, credibility, or patience
Q1,540

With a grain of salt
Hindi Meaning: किसी जानकारी को पूरी तरह सच न मानकर सावधानी या संदेह के साथ स्वीकार करना।
English Sentence: Take unverified social media claims with a grain of salt.
Hindi Sentence: सामाजिक माध्यमों पर किए गए अप्रमाणित दावों को सावधानी और संदेह के साथ स्वीकार करें।

A. With complete confidence
B. Without any doubt
C. With immediate acceptance
D. With some doubt or caution
Answer
Correct option: DWith some doubt or caution

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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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