Match the proverbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II
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List-I (Proverbs) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) A drowning man will catch at a straw |
(I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones |
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(B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket |
(II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape. |
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(C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread |
(III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan. |
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(D) A stitch in time saves nine |
(IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
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List-I (Proverbs) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) A drowning man will catch at a straw |
(II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape. |
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(B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket |
(III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan. |
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(C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread |
(IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid. |
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(D) A stitch in time saves nine |
(I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones |