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Broken Reed

  • Continue support
  • Support that failed
  • Support endlessly
  • None of above

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : In the time of need, his friend proved a broken reed.

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1. In a red

  • to be very angry
  • to be in a loss
  • to be in profit
  • just a reference to colour

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Govt. organizations are in a red due to lack of efficient administration.

2. At one's wit's end

  • Perplexed
  • Clear Up
  • Explain
  • Enlighten

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Perplexed means cause to feel completely baffled.
Example: Rahul was at his wit's end to find that his sister has failed.

3. A stalking horse

  • To make someone happy
  • To take order
  • To follow
  • Pretence

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Pretence means pretext, sham, excuse
Example : The New Group could, however, act as an effective stalking-horse.

4. Chalk and Cheese

  • Different from each other
  • Having same properties
  • Having fun together
  • Making plans

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : They can never be friends they are as different as chalk and cheese.

5. Pyrrhic victory

  • Great victory
  • Victory with a policy
  • Much awaited victory
  • Victory at a high cost

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Greek victory over Trojans proved to be pyrrhic victory.

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