Question
In the following questions, an idiom has been used in
three different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the idiom is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. UP A BLIND ALLEY I) After following several unreliable leads, the detective realized he was up a blind alley in solving the case. II) The professor warned that pursuing research without proper data could lead us up a blind alley. III) Trying to argue with someone who refuses to listen is like going up a blind alley.ÂSolution
1st sentence is correct, as it shows the detective reaching a dead end, fitting the idiom perfectly. Similarly 2nd & 3rd sentences are also correct as it warns of unproductive research and a futile argument, respectively, appropriately using the idiom.
What was the profession of Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe before it?Â
Consider the following statement about “Civil Disobedience Movement”.
     i.       Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience move...
Who among the following served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.
64 students of Class 10 took part in a mathematics quiz. If the number of girls was 16 more than the number of boys. then find the ratio of the number o...
What is the primary objective of deworming livestock? Â
World Environment day is celebrated on June 05 worldwide. What was the theme of world Environment day this year?
In November 2024, India's monthly GST collections were higher than the previous year by approximately:Â
According to census 2011, which of the following state is the smallest state?
Identify the option that arranges the following neighbouring countries of India according to their Human Development Index (HD) ranks in 2021-22 in incr...