Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:- List-I…

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:-

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Discretion is better than valour	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.	Discretion is careful judgement and valour is bravery. Being careful is wiser than being bold without need.	He chose not to argue with the angry guard. Discretion is better than valour.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.	Changing horses while crossing a river is dangerous. Do not change plans or leaders in the middle of a task.	The exams are next week, so don't change horses midstream and stick to your notes.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.	A huge oak tree grows from a small seed. Big achievements have small beginnings.	His company began in a garage. Great oaks from little acorns grow.
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language	Sweet honey attracts flies, sour vinegar does not. Kindness persuades better than harshness.	Ask the clerk politely. Honey catches more flies than vinegar.

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:-

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Discretion is better than valour	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.	Discretion is careful judgement and valour is bravery. Being careful is wiser than being bold without need.	He chose not to argue with the angry guard. Discretion is better than valour.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.	Changing horses while crossing a river is dangerous. Do not change plans or leaders in the middle of a task.	The exams are next week, so don't change horses midstream and stick to your notes.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.	A huge oak tree grows from a small seed. Big achievements have small beginnings.	His company began in a garage. Great oaks from little acorns grow.
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language	Sweet honey attracts flies, sour vinegar does not. Kindness persuades better than harshness.	Ask the clerk politely. Honey catches more flies than vinegar.