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The man cannot be trusted in the post for he has an itching palm.

  • habit of taking bribe
  • has an infectious disease
  • habit of flattery
  • a quarreling habit
  • Correct Option: A  [ habit of taking bribe ]

    Remark: Itching palm: A desire for money, greed, wanting a bribe.

He resigned the post of his own accord.

  • according to his judgement
  • which he liked
  • voluntarily and willing
  • according to his convenience
  • Correct Option: C  [ voluntarily and willing ]

    Remark:

Thousands put on a daily fight to keep the wolf from the door.

  • avoid starvation
  • guard from pickpockets
  • ward off mosquitoes
  • keep oneself healthy
  • Correct Option: A  [ avoid starvation ]

    Remark:

Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

  • increasing
  • declining
  • spreading
  • spiralling
  • Correct Option: B  [ declining ]

    Remark:

The representatives of the two states tried to enforce a treaty which was a dead letter.

  • not well-thought out
  • no longer in force
  • no longer relevant
  • not in keeping with the changing times.
  • Correct Option: B  [ no longer in force ]

    Remark:

The number increased by leaps and bounds.

  • very fast
  • very slw
  • in details
  • aimlessly
  • Correct Option: A  [ very fast ]

    Remark: leaps and bounds: Rapidly, or in fast progress.

I am all at sea.

  • out of reach
  • very happy
  • puzzled
  • drowning
  • Correct Option: C  [ puzzled ]

    Remark:

Believe me, I am all at sea.

  • out ofreach
  • very happy
  • puzzled
  • drowning
  • Correct Option: C  [ puzzled ]

    Remark:

A bolt from the blue

  • a delayed event
  • an inexplicable event
  • an unexpected event
  • an unpleasant event
  • Correct Option: C  [ an unexpected event ]

    Remark:

He is a dark horse.

  • silent
  • secretive
  • dangerous
  • possessing a secret ability.
  • Correct Option: D  [ possessing a secret ability. ]

    Remark: