Choose the correct expressions : (a) As cheap as sand (b) As gay as lark (c) As dead as mutton Answer options :
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (२) (b) and (c) only
स्पष्टीकरण:
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इंग्रजीतील प्रमाणित उपमादर्शक वाक्प्रचार (Idiomatic Similes) तपासूया:
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(a) As cheap as sand: हा चुकीचा वाक्प्रचार आहे; इंग्रजीतील योग्य प्रमाणित उपमा 'As cheap as dirt' (मातीमोल स्वस्त) अशी असते.
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(b) As gay as a lark (किंवा as gay as lark): हा प्रमाणित वाक्प्रचार आहे, ज्याचा अर्थ 'भरद्वाज पक्षासारखा अत्यंत आनंदी व प्रफुल्लित' (extremely cheerful and carefree) असा होतो.
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(c) As dead as mutton: हा प्रमाणित वाक्प्रचार आहे, ज्याचा अर्थ 'पूर्णपणे मृत किंवा निष्प्राण' (totally dead / devoid of life) असा होतो.
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त्यामुळे विधाने (b) आणि (c) हे अचूक वाक्प्रचार आहेत.
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म्हणून पर्याय (२) '(b) and (c) only' हे अचूक उत्तर आहे.
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📌 MPSC परीक्षा टीप: Traditional Similes:
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*As cheap as dirt* (not sand)
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*As gay as a lark* / *As happy as a lark*
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*As dead as a doornail* / *As dead as mutton*.
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English Explanation / स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer: Option (2) (b) and (c) only
Explanation:
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Assessing traditional idiomatic similes:
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(a) As cheap as sand: Non-existent corruption; the established English simile is 'as cheap as dirt'.
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(b) As gay as lark: Established authentic simile (also *as happy/gay as a lark*) meaning completely carefree and cheerful.
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(c) As dead as mutton: Authentic traditional English simile (alongside *as dead as a doornail*) meaning unequivocally dead.
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Therefore, expressions (b) and (c) are correct, making Option (2) the right answer.
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📌 MPSC Exam Tip: Fixed Similes:
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*As dead as mutton / doornail*
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*As happy / gay as a lark*
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*As cheap as dirt*