Match the Following MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Match the Following - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (2).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Damp squib: A situation or event that is much less impressive than expected.
  • Matches with: 3. Situations or events that are less impressive than expected
• B. Excerpt: A short extract from a longer text, film, broadcast, or piece of music.
  • Matches with: 4. Small part of a longer text, film or musical piece
• C. Rostrum: A raised platform on a stage, especially for a speaker, conductor, or award recipient.
  • Matches with: 1. Small raised platform on a stage
• D. Scourge: A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
  • Matches with: 2. Something that causes a great deal of trouble

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 4
• C - 1
• D - 2

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is '(A) - (3) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (1) , (D) - (2).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization; the lowest point of something.
  • Matches with: 3. Lowest point of something
• B. Rhapsody: An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling; often, a written or spoken expression of praise.
  • Matches with: 4. Written or spoken expressions of praise
• C. Amble: To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
  • Matches with: 1. Walking slowly
• D. Pittance: A very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
  • Matches with: 2. Very small amount of money

Based on the matches:

• A - 3
• B - 4
• C - 1
• D - 2

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is '(A) - (1) , (B) - (4) , (C) - (2) , (D) - (3).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Fait accompli: A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it.
  • Matches with: 1. Something already decided with no option to deny
• B. Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure; the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.
  • Matches with: 4. Pertaining to pleasure
• C. Hoplarchy: A government by military power, i.e., rule by armed citizens or the military.
  • Matches with: 2. Government by the military
• D. Ochlocracy: Government by a mob or a mass of people; mob rule.
  • Matches with: 3. Government by the mobs

Based on the matches:

• A - 1
• B - 4
• C - 2
• D - 3

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '(A) - (2) , (B) - (3) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (1).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Ex gratia: This Latin phrase means "by favour" or "as a gift," indicating something done or given voluntarily and out of goodwill, not because it is legally required.
  • Matches with: 2. Something that is done for free
• B. Suo moto: This Latin phrase means "on its own motion." In legal contexts, it refers to an action taken by a court or other authority on its own initiative, without a formal request from an external party.
  • Matches with: 3. On his own motion
• C. Arraignment: This is a formal reading of a criminal complaint in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them and to obtain their plea.
  • Matches with: 4. To state the charges in a court of law
• D. Locus standi: This Latin term means "place to stand." In law, it refers to the right or capacity of a party to bring a legal action or to appear in court.
  • Matches with: 1. The right or capacity to bring an action

Based on the matches:

• A - 2
• B - 3
• C - 4
• D - 1

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is '(A) - (1) , (B) - (3) , (C) - (2) , (D) - (4).'

Key Points

• Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
• A. Inveterate: Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Thus, it refers to something that always happens or is habitual.
  • Matches with: 1. Something that always happens
• B. Sangfroid: Composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
  • Matches with: 3. Ability to stay calm in difficult situation
• C. Oracy: The ability to express oneself fluently and grammatically in speech and to understand a spoken language.
  • Matches with: 2. Ability to express well in speech
• D. Interment: The burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb.
  • Matches with: 4. Burying the dead

Based on the matches:

• A - 1
• B - 3
• C - 2
• D - 4

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Next to someone'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom 'At one's elbow' is 'Next to someone'.
• The meaning of the idiom is at someone's side
  • For eg:-His assistant is always at his elbow.

The correct answer is: In prosperity and adversity

Key Points 

• The idiom "In weal and woe" means both in times of happiness and success and in times of sadness and difficulty. (खुशी और सफलता दोनों के समय में और दुख और कठिनाई के समय में)
  • Example - Dean is a devoted friend, you can count on him to be there in weal and woe.
    
• So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "In weal and woe" is "In prosperity and adversity"

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is: To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource.

Key Points

• The idiom "scrape the barrel" means to use one's last and weakest resource.
  • For example- We're only a couple of months into the general election campaign, but political parties are already scraping the barrel for ideas.
• This phrase is often used when someone is in a difficult situation and has exhausted all other options.
• The word "scrape" implies that the resource being used is barely enough to get by.
• Grammatically, "scrape the barrel" is an idiom or phrase that doesn't have a literal meaning but is understood through common usage.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• "Trying to find something" is a common interpretation of this phrase, but it doesn't capture the sense of desperation that comes with using one's last resource.
• "Hiding something" is not related to the meaning of this idiom.
• "Using all the ways to achieve the desired result" is similar to the correct answer but doesn't convey the sense of weakness in the resource being used.

Hinglish

• The English idiomatic expression "scrape the barrel" corresponds to the Hindi phrase "चरबों से मक्खन निकालना"
• It signifies the act of using the least desirable resources or resorting to desperate means due to a lack of better options.
• For example: "लेखकों की कमी के कारण, प्रकाशकों को चरबों से मक्खन निकालने की स्थिति में हैं।"
• In English: "Due to a lack of authors, the publishers are in a situation of scraping the barrel."
  • It means that because there are not enough authors, the publishers have to resort to using less desirable ones.

The correct answer is: When the crunch comes

Key Points

• When the crunch comes: This idiom refers to the decisive or critical moment, especially when a difficult decision or situation must be faced. (महत्वपूर्ण क्षण, जब किसी कठिन निर्णय या स्थिति का सामना करना पड़े)
• "Brave people never hide when the crunch comes," suggests that brave individuals don't shy away or avoid making tough decisions when faced with challenging situations.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Beat the clock: This idiom conveys the idea of completing a task or achieving a goal before a deadline or a specific time limit. (किसी कार्य को समय सीमा से पहले पूरा करना या लक्ष्य प्राप्त करना)
• A hell of time: This idiom refers to having a difficult or unpleasant experience. (कोई कठिन या अप्रिय अनुभव होना)
• Turn back the hands of time: This idiom implies a desire to go back to a previous point in time, often to correct mistakes or change the course of events. (समय के पिछले बिंदु पर वापस जाने की इच्छा)

The correct answer is: Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss. 

Key Points

• The idiom "a dime a dozen" means something is very common and easily found. (कुछ बहुत सामान्य है और आसानी से मिल जाता है)
  • For example- Those antique dishes are pretty, but they're a dime a dozen.
• The sentence correctly uses the idiom to convey that the boss was not impressed with the ideas because they were not unique or valuable.
• The subject of the sentence is "Her ideas," which is the correct usage of the idiom.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• "The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and many people weren't able to buy it." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because concert tickets are not common or easily found as many people weren't able to buy it.
• "The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because delicious desserts are not common or easily found.
• "The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because rare finds are not common or easily found.

The correct answer is: magnanimous

Key Points

• Magnanimous is an adjective that describes someone who is generous, forgiving, and noble in spirit, especially in times of victory or power. (महानुभाव)
  • Example: Despite facing harsh criticism, the magnanimous leader responded with kindness and understanding.
• ​Hence, the most appropriate word that can substitute the underlined segment is 'magnanimous'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Altruistic: Selflessly concerned for the well-being of others. (परोपकारी)
• Fainthearted: Lacking courage or determination; timid. (डरपोक)
• Venomous: Full of malice or spite; capable of inflicting harm. (विषैला)

The correct answer is: Hearse

Key Points

• A "hearse" is a vehicle, typically a specially designed car or carriage, used to transport deceased individuals in coffins or caskets to the burial site or funeral home. (शववाहन)
• The term "hearse" is commonly associated with funeral ceremonies and is designed to fulfil the dignified and respectful transportation of the deceased.
  • Example: The funeral procession included a black hearse carrying the casket to the cemetery.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Coffin: A box or container, typically made of wood, used to hold and bury a deceased person. (शव-पेटिका)
• Ambulance: A specially equipped vehicle for transporting sick or injured people, typically to a hospital. (रोगी वाहन)
• Corpse: The dead body of a human, especially one that is no longer intact. (लाश)

The correct answer is 'they caught a tartar'.

Key Points

• "They caught a tartar" means to encounter someone or something that is unexpectedly difficult to deal with. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति या वस्तु से सामना होना जिससे निपटना अप्रत्याशित रूप से कठिन हो)
  • For example- She thought she could win the chess match, but she caught a tartar when she faced the reigning champion.
• The phrase comes from the ancient practice of fishing for the fierce Tartar fish, which was known to be a tough catch.
• In the given sentence, the speaker's business partners underestimated their power and ability to resist cheating, but they will soon realize that they have encountered someone who is not easily defeated.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Damsel in distress" refers to a young woman who is in need of help or protection. (एक युवा महिला जिसे सहायता या सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता है)
• "Cutting a cloth" means measuring and preparing fabric for sewing. (सिलाई के लिए कपड़े को मापना और तैयार करना)
• "Casting pearls before swine" means to offer something valuable or important to someone who does not appreciate or understand its worth. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को कोई मूल्यवान या महत्वपूर्ण वस्तु प्रदान करना जो उसकी सराहना नहीं करता या उसके मूल्य को नहीं समझता)

The correct answer is option 4), i.e., "To be a winner."

Key Points

• Let’s look at the meaning of the given idiom/ phrase:
• The phrase 'Bear the palm' means 'means to win a reward or have a victory on something.' (विजेता बनना)
• Example:
  • ​ I wish you bear the palm in the football match.
• Hence, the only possible answer is option 4, 'To be a winner,' which exactly resembles the meaning of the given idiom/ phrase.

The correct answer is: Inexperienced person

Key Points 

• The idiom "A greenhorn" means a person who is not experienced, a novice, a beginner, or a newcomer.
  • Example - It was tough when I moved to Iceland. I was such a greenhorn that I didn't even know the polite way to order coffee!
• So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "A greenhorn" is "Inexperienced person"

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.