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• no longer in force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Correct Option: B  [ no longer in force ]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: