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