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This section includes 5516 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 3101. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To let someone off |
| A. | To let someone fall |
| B. | To leave someone in his present state |
| C. | To release someone from blame |
| D. | To refuse to answer |
| Answer» C. To release someone from blame | |
| 3102. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ It goes without saying |
| A. | To Silently bear the injustice |
| B. | Something which is implied to be obvious |
| C. | There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it |
| D. | Break long relationship with someone |
| Answer» C. There is no point in doing something after you are told to do it | |
| 3103. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Be in two minds |
| A. | Behave smart at sometime and stupid at other. |
| B. | Unable to decide. |
| C. | Having a split personality disorder. |
| D. | Trying to do two things at the same time. |
| Answer» C. Having a split personality disorder. | |
| 3104. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To not have a clue |
| A. | To be extremely poor |
| B. | To fail an examination |
| C. | To lose confidence at the last moment |
| D. | To not know about something |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3105. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To have at one's fingertips |
| A. | To be very fast on the keyboard |
| B. | To be adroit with a percussion musical instrument |
| C. | Recall of factual information at one's command |
| D. | To carefully note down minute details |
| Answer» D. To carefully note down minute details | |
| 3106. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Out of date |
| A. | Not have time; very busy |
| B. | Not stick to the schedule |
| C. | Fail to find a partner |
| D. | Old-fashioned |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3107. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ In black and white |
| A. | Be colour blind |
| B. | Not able to appreciate the finer things in life |
| C. | Be excessively prejudiced against something or someone |
| D. | A very clear choice that causes no confusion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3108. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ saved by the bell |
| A. | when time is in your favour |
| B. | saved at the last moment |
| C. | the bell rings at the most opportune time |
| D. | prayers are answered when the church bell rings |
| Answer» C. the bell rings at the most opportune time | |
| 3109. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase._x005F_x000D_ Raining cats and dogs |
| A. | It is raining unusually hard |
| B. | To win a big lottery |
| C. | To get wealth beyond what one deserves |
| D. | To become filthy rich by honest means |
| Answer» B. To win a big lottery | |
| 3110. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Rise and shine |
| A. | Work hard and succeed in life |
| B. | An expression used when waking someone up |
| C. | Try harder to overcome life's problems |
| D. | Be of spotless character |
| Answer» C. Try harder to overcome life's problems | |
| 3111. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To steal someone's thunder |
| A. | To share the secret of a person just before that person was supposed to receive praise |
| B. | To defuse the ego of an egoistic person |
| C. | To plagiarize work done by others |
| D. | To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3112. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To make a long story short |
| A. | A very long boring narrative |
| B. | One should always communicate with fewer words wherever possible |
| C. | Used to end an account of events quickly |
| D. | When you want the complete details and not just the summary |
| Answer» D. When you want the complete details and not just the summary | |
| 3113. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to lose one's head |
| A. | to lose respect within your community |
| B. | to become complacent and gradually worsen your performance |
| C. | to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something |
| D. | to lose sense or start behaving like a lunatic |
| Answer» D. to lose sense or start behaving like a lunatic | |
| 3114. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ An outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something. |
| A. | tracery |
| B. | contour |
| C. | doodle |
| D. | pattern |
| Answer» C. doodle | |
| 3115. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To burn the midnight oil |
| A. | When resources get finished half way |
| B. | To read or work late into the night |
| C. | Value of a small lamp is most when it is the darkest |
| D. | To save some resources for the future |
| Answer» C. Value of a small lamp is most when it is the darkest | |
| 3116. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to get up on the wrong side of the bed |
| A. | to find oneself in a strange place when one wakes up especially after drinking a lot previous night |
| B. | to start the day in a bad mood which continues all day long |
| C. | to argue with your spouse |
| D. | to roll a lot in bed while sleeping |
| Answer» C. to argue with your spouse | |
| 3117. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ To bite the dust |
| A. | To be killed |
| B. | To fall down |
| C. | To be dirt poor |
| D. | To get dirty |
| Answer» B. To fall down | |
| 3118. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to get over it |
| A. | to accept something that happened in the past and move on |
| B. | to complete a project or task |
| C. | to control one's anger |
| D. | to achieve something seemingly easy, but with a lot of difficulty |
| Answer» B. to complete a project or task | |
| 3119. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Scapegoat |
| A. | Animal sacrifice as an offering to God |
| B. | The most useful animal or person |
| C. | A lucky person who is forgiven for his crimes |
| D. | A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3120. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Against the clock |
| A. | To do a job fast to finish it before a deadline |
| B. | Time is money |
| C. | Man is a victim of time |
| D. | It is useless to fight destiny |
| Answer» B. Time is money | |
| 3121. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A blessing in disguise |
| A. | A misfortune that eventually has good results |
| B. | A person who has changed so much that he is now unrecognisable |
| C. | A prayer asking for God's favour |
| D. | A bad person hiding his face behind a mask |
| Answer» B. A person who has changed so much that he is now unrecognisable | |
| 3122. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Actions speak louder than words |
| A. | Achievers are better than those who talk big |
| B. | No action can compensate for saying bad words |
| C. | A pen is mightier than a sword |
| D. | What someone does mean more than what they say they will do |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3123. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ The ball is in your court |
| A. | It is up to you to make the next move |
| B. | You have got a fantastic opportunity |
| C. | You will be blamed for crimes that you have not committed |
| D. | You have been put into a dilemma. |
| Answer» B. You have got a fantastic opportunity | |
| 3124. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Tie the knot |
| A. | To put yourself into a problem |
| B. | To make fateful decision |
| C. | To sign the deal |
| D. | To get married |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3125. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A picture paints a thousand words |
| A. | An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does |
| B. | It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight |
| C. | A painter can express his feelings better than a writer |
| D. | A beautiful poem creates a mental picture |
| Answer» B. It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight | |
| 3126. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A piece of cake |
| A. | Everything tastes nice to a hungry person |
| B. | Getting a smaller share than expected |
| C. | It is difficult to forget tasty food |
| D. | Something easily achieved |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3127. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A drop in the bucket |
| A. | So much silence that even a drop can be heard |
| B. | A very small amount compared with what is needed |
| C. | The final act before the task is done |
| D. | A small favour is worth a lot to a person in trouble |
| Answer» C. The final act before the task is done | |
| 3128. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Practice makes a man perfect |
| A. | Perfection demands patience |
| B. | Any problem can be solved if you are willing to try many times |
| C. | Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it |
| D. | It takes a long time to form a good habit |
| Answer» D. It takes a long time to form a good habit | |
| 3129. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Pull the plug |
| A. | Make a firm refusal |
| B. | Save a situation by acting in the nick of time |
| C. | To waste away somebody's effort |
| D. | Prevent something from continuing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3130. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.flesh and blood |
| A. | a very gory murder scene |
| B. | a lot of hard work |
| C. | loss of lives in battle |
| D. | a person's physical body and their needs and frailties |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3131. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ A dime a dozen |
| A. | Strength is in numbers |
| B. | People who say bad things have no value |
| C. | Very common and of no particular value |
| D. | You save more if you buy in large numbers |
| Answer» D. You save more if you buy in large numbers | |
| 3132. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Leave no stone unturned |
| A. | Search for the hidden treasure |
| B. | Do a futile task |
| C. | Be known for achieving a tremendous feat |
| D. | Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3133. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.dark horse |
| A. | a candidate about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins |
| B. | a good person who has been unfairly maligned |
| C. | a person despised by everybody wins |
| D. | a very unpredictable contestant, sometimes wins sometimes loses |
| Answer» B. a good person who has been unfairly maligned | |
| 3134. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Give somebody a ring |
| A. | Propose marriage |
| B. | Inform about the death of a loved one |
| C. | Call someone on the telephone |
| D. | Trap somebody in a difficult relationship |
| Answer» D. Trap somebody in a difficult relationship | |
| 3135. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.dead ringer |
| A. | a competition whose outcome is already decided (by unfair means) |
| B. | a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition |
| C. | a person who was in a situation to warn others is now missing |
| D. | a warning which comes too late, after the damage is done |
| Answer» C. a person who was in a situation to warn others is now missing | |
| 3136. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ flea market |
| A. | a market for semi-precious stones and jewellery |
| B. | a market where stolen goods are sold |
| C. | a street market selling second-hand goods |
| D. | a small but crowded and noisy place |
| Answer» D. a small but crowded and noisy place | |
| 3137. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ The wheels have come off |
| A. | To use something so much that it wears out. |
| B. | Things start to fail or go wrong, especially after a period of success. |
| C. | To do a shoddy job which is destined to fail. |
| D. | Make an excuse to avoid doing a task. |
| Answer» C. To do a shoddy job which is destined to fail. | |
| 3138. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ At the top of your lungs |
| A. | Be a habitual smoker. |
| B. | Be breathless after an exhausting physical task. |
| C. | Feel suffocated in a very crowded place. |
| D. | Extremely loudly. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3139. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Ask for trouble |
| A. | Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties. |
| B. | Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood. |
| C. | A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes. |
| D. | A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others. |
| Answer» B. Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood. | |
| 3140. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Drive someone up the wall |
| A. | To help someone achieve success. |
| B. | To overcome an obstacle by going over it. |
| C. | To close someone's path of escape. |
| D. | Make someone very irritated or angry. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3141. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Make a scene |
| A. | To perform beautifully in front of an audience. |
| B. | Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display. |
| C. | To narrate an elaborate false story. |
| D. | Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid. |
| Answer» C. To narrate an elaborate false story. | |
| 3142. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Best of both worlds |
| A. | Two best teams compete with each other. |
| B. | A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities. |
| C. | Gods who rule heaven and earth. |
| D. | A person who is respected even by his enemies. |
| Answer» C. Gods who rule heaven and earth. | |
| 3143. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.every cloud has a silver lining |
| A. | no bad situation is permanent |
| B. | if one wants rain then one has to bear with dark clouds |
| C. | every blessing comes with a hidden curse |
| D. | every bad situation has some good aspects to it |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3144. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Ball is in your court |
| A. | Put the blame on the other person. |
| B. | Request someone to return your belonging. |
| C. | It is up to you to make the next decision or step. |
| D. | To tell someone politely about his/her mistake. |
| Answer» D. To tell someone politely about his/her mistake. | |
| 3145. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Be in force |
| A. | To enjoy a short period of fame or power. |
| B. | In great strength or numbers. |
| C. | A hateful act done in a haste. |
| D. | Be the current winner. |
| Answer» C. A hateful act done in a haste. | |
| 3146. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to cast iron stomach |
| A. | a very greedy person |
| B. | to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems |
| C. | to be indifferent to harsh words |
| D. | to face so many difficulties in life that one now becomes immune to even poison |
| Answer» C. to be indifferent to harsh words | |
| 3147. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to buy a lemon |
| A. | to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems |
| B. | buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish |
| C. | to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful |
| D. | to buy stuff which you don't need |
| Answer» B. buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish | |
| 3148. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Barking up the wrong tree |
| A. | Scolding the one who is innocent. |
| B. | Expecting a favour from a heartless person. |
| C. | Looking in the wrong place. |
| D. | Requesting but in an arrogant manner. |
| Answer» D. Requesting but in an arrogant manner. | |
| 3149. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Cut to the chase |
| A. | Come to the point. |
| B. | To run after somebody. |
| C. | To cut out the important bits of information. |
| D. | To take a short cut |
| Answer» B. To run after somebody. | |
| 3150. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Call it a day |
| A. | To start a job wishing for success. |
| B. | To take a break or a holiday. |
| C. | Assign different days to different tasks. |
| D. | To declare the end of a task. |
| Answer» E. | |