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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., ‘None of the above’ 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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