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    Question

    In the following question, four alternatives are given

    for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. If none of the given meanings is correct, then mark option 5, i.e., ā€˜None of the aboveā€™ as your answer. The troops really proved that many hands make light work when they were posted in such bad weather.
    A A collective effort reduces the burden of a task Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Challenging conditions bring out the best in people Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Teamwork is only effective when guided by a strong leader Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The hardest tasks require specialized skills, not numbers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Many hands make light work" means a task becomes easier and faster when multiple people contribute to it. In the given sentence, the troops demonstrated this by working together efficiently despite the harsh weather conditions. thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

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