Select the closest meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence : People, at large, have the habit of burying their heads in the sand.
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (२) ignoring unpleasant harsh realities
स्पष्टीकरण:
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'Bury one's head in the sand' (किंवा 'hide one's head in the sand') या वाक्प्रचाराचा उगम शहामृगाच्या कल्पित सवयीवरून आला आहे.
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याचा अर्थ 'अप्रिय सत्य, संकट किंवा वास्तव स्वीकारण्याचे नाकारणे आणि त्याकडे दुर्लक्ष करणे' (to ignore or refuse to face unpleasant realities or impending dangers) असा होतो.
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म्हणून पर्याय (२) 'ignoring unpleasant harsh realities' हा अचूक अर्थ आहे.
इतर पर्यायांचे विश्लेषण:
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पर्याय (१) doing nothing: काहीही न करणे – चुकीचा अर्थ.
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पर्याय (३) living happily: आनंदी जीवन जगणे – विसंगत अर्थ.
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पर्याय (४) passing time leisurely: निवांत वेळ घालवणे – चुकीचा अर्थ.
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📌 MPSC परीक्षा टीप: 'Bury one's head in the sand' = Refuse to acknowledge an obvious problem or danger.
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English Explanation / स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer: Option (2) ignoring unpleasant harsh realities
Explanation:
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The idiom 'bury one's head in the sand' refers to intentionally ignoring obvious problems or unpleasant facts in the hope that they will go away.
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Therefore, 'ignoring unpleasant harsh realities' is the precise definition.
Analysis of Other Options:
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Option (1) doing nothing: Inactivity alone does not capture the willful avoidance of reality.
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Option (3) living happily: Unrelated.
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Option (4) passing time leisurely: Incorrect distractor.
MPSC EXAM TIP
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📌 MPSC Exam Tip: *'Bury one's head in the sand'* = Refusing to face reality / willful ignorance of dangers.