Direction (Qs.1-5): In each of the following sentences an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes it meaning. If none of the words/groups of words represents the meaning, mark (5) i.e. 'none of the above' as the answer.
Question No : 1
As the situation got out of control, the speaker of the parliament tried to put oil over troubled waters.
(1) The speaker tried to calm the situation down
(2) The speaker tried to take advantage of the situation
(3) The speaker jumped into the fight
(4) The speaker remained indifferent to the situation
(5) None of the above
Question No : 2
The bankrupt organization has been handed over to its new owners, lock, stock and barrels.
(1) Only a few departments of the bankrupt organizations have been taken over by the new owners
(2) The new owners have bought the bankrupt organization for a very nominal amount
(3) The owners have bought the bankrupt organization in a hurry
(4) The new owners have completely taken over the bankrupt organization
(5) None of the above
Question No : 3
He was called upon to iron out differences and bring about reconciliation between conflicting points of view.
(1) Settle
(2) Create
(3) Manipulate
(4) Vote out
(5) None of the above
Question No : 4
It is important that you cut coat according to the cloth.
(1) Take risk upto a particular level
(2) Live within your means
(3) Please people to some extent
(4) Behave according to one's age
(5) Take steps according to the danger lying ahead
Question No : 5
In the last budget, the government brought forward a new scheme of taxation.
(1) Prioritized
(2) Displayed
(3) Notified
(4) Introduced
(5) Purchased