Match the phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

• The correct matching of phrases with their meanings is as follows:

  • (A) Herculean Task - (III) Very difficult
  • (B) Kith and Kin - (I) Blood relation
  • (C) Live in a fool's paradise - (IV) False hope
  • (D) Long and short - (II) In brief

  Herculean Task: This phrase is derived from Hercules, a hero of Greek mythology known for his incredible strength and twelve labors. Thus, a "Herculean Task" refers to a task that requires immense effort and is very difficult to accomplish.

• Kith and Kin: "Kith and Kin" collectively refers to one's friends and family or blood relatives.

• Live in a fool's paradise: This is an idiom indicating that someone is harboring false or unrealistic beliefs about their situation, often maintaining a false sense of happiness or security.

• Long and short: This phrase is used to indicate the essential or summarized version of something, often presenting the main points briefly.