Idioms MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Vocabulary — Idioms
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Question 1 of 20
Assertion (A): The Arabic language fundamentally shaped the concept of Lokokti in Hindi. Reason (R): The term 'Muhavara' originates from Arabic, meaning 'to be accustomed'. Choose the correct code:
Question 2 of 20
What is the correct figurative meaning of the idiom 'घड़ों पानी पड़ना'?
Question 3 of 20
Unlike idioms, which develop solely through continuous habitual repetition (Rudh), Proverbs (Lokoktis) are fundamentally and universally rooted in:
Question 4 of 20
Select the most appropriate legal/administrative Hindi translation for the term 'Privilege'.
Question 5 of 20
In a 100-question objective exam, a candidate decides not to attempt 15 questions. To avoid any mark deductions for these unattempted questions, what specific action must the candidate take?
Question 6 of 20
In stylistic analysis, the phrase 'Gagar mein sagar bharna' (गागर में सागर भरना) is frequently used to metaphorically describe which specific capability of idioms?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic attributed to the usage of Idioms (Muhavare)?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following statements regarding the historical development and origin of Hindi idioms is INCORRECT?
Question 9 of 20
Match the following historical streams of idiom evolution (List I) with their corresponding representative examples (List II): List I (Historical Stream) 1. Sanskrit Translation via Lakshana 2. Persian/Urdu Court Influence 3. Rural Folk/Agrarian Society List II (Example Idiom) a. Aasteen ka saanp b. Chhappar par phoos na hona c. Itishri hona
Question 10 of 20
Identify the core meaning of the well-known Hindi idiom: 'Neki kar aur dariya mein daal'.
Question 11 of 20
In the phrase 'ईंट से ईंट बजाना' (Eent se eent bajana), which technical mechanism ensures its classification as a Muhavara?
Question 12 of 20
Which property of idioms is highlighted by the statement: 'एक ही मुहावरे का अर्थ प्रसंग के अनुसार सूक्ष्म रूप से बदल सकता है'?
Question 13 of 20
Which real-life scenario properly demonstrates the meaning of 'Ghode ka rog bandar ke sir padna'?
Question 14 of 20
Select the appropriate contextual meaning for the idiom: 'Hathi ke paon mein sabka paon'.
Question 15 of 20
Identify the completely correct antonym (Vilom) pair from the options provided below.
Question 16 of 20
Assertion (A): An idiom cannot be used independently as a complete thought in written discourse. Reason (R): Idioms are structurally classified as phrases and lack the grammatical completeness of a full sentence. Choose the correct code:
Question 17 of 20
When an expert linguist refers to an expression as being 'रूढ़' (Rudh), they are specifically implying that:
Question 18 of 20
Match the Idiom (List I) with its appropriate Meaning (List II): List I: 1. Katha ke Baingan 2. Ghado Pani Padna 3. Chhati Par Saap Lotna 4. Sir Mundate hi Ole Padna List II: a. Facing hurdles at the very beginning b. Intense jealousy c. Extreme embarrassment d. Hypocritical preaching
Question 19 of 20
Match the defining linguistic features (List I) with their corresponding conceptual device (List II): List I (Feature) 1. Morphological mutability based on Tense/Gender 2. Utter syntactic immutability (like an Avyay) 3. Creation of intense cognitive 'Visual Imagery' List II (Device) a. Primary stylistic effect of an Idiom b. Structural property of an Idiom c. Structural property of a Proverb
Question 20 of 20