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Wild-goose chase

  • collective effort
  • hard work
  • very profitable
  • unprofitable

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

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1. Herculean task

  • very easy
  • very difficult
  • not willing to do
  • need to be done

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Rooting out corruption in India is not a herculean task if we all contribute our part honestly.

2. Dig the grave

  • to make space to rest
  • to destroy
  • to make space for planning
  • to build something

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : By taking side of the culprit he dug the grave of his reputation.

3. Jaundiced eye

  • Weakness
  • In trouble
  • Prejudice
  • Having doubt

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Prejudice means Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.

Example : You must not evaluate anything with a jaundiced eye.

4. A pig in a poke

  • accept deal in a pressure
  • accept deal without knowing
  • accept deal after detail analysis
  • accept deal due to threat

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : I do not buy clothes online, I feel it is like a pig in poke because I can feel the fabric online.

5. Out and out

  • Out of the game
  • Completely
  • Out of the area
  • Out of city

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose was a patriot out and out.

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