Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom : When it comes to geography, he certainly knows his stuff.
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (२) He has a very good knowledge of it.
स्पष्टीकरण:
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'Know one's stuff' या वाक्प्रचाराचा अर्थ 'एखाद्या विषयात निष्णात असणे, विषयाचे सखोल व उत्कृष्ट ज्ञान असणे' (to know a lot about a subject or be an expert in one's field) असा होतो.
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वाक्याचा अर्थ: 'जेव्हा भूगोलाचा विषय येतो, तेव्हा त्याला नक्कीच त्याचे उत्तम ज्ञान असते.'
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म्हणून 'He has a very good knowledge of it' हा पर्याय योग्य ठरतो.
इतर पर्यायांचे विश्लेषण:
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पर्याय (१) He has a very poor knowledge of it: निकृष्ट ज्ञान असणे – विरुद्धार्थी.
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पर्याय (३) He has no sense of the subject: विषयाची कोणतीही समज नसणे – चुकीचा अर्थ.
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पर्याय (४) He has no relation with the subject: संबंध नसणे – चुकीचा अर्थ.
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📌 MPSC परीक्षा टीप: 'Know one's stuff' = 'Know one's onions' = To be thoroughly proficient or knowledgeable in a specific domain.
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English Explanation / स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer: Option (2) He has a very good knowledge of it.
Explanation:
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The idiom 'to know one's stuff' means to be knowledgeable, experienced, or proficient in a particular field or topic.
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Therefore, the sentence asserts that he possesses excellent knowledge of geography ('He has a very good knowledge of it').
Analysis of Other Options:
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Option (1) He has a very poor knowledge of it: Contradicts the idiom.
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Option (3) He has no sense of the subject: Incorrect negative interpretation.
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Option (4) He has no relation with the subject: Incorrect.
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📌 MPSC Exam Tip: Equivalent expressions:
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*Know one's stuff*
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*Know one's onions*
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*Know the ropes*
All indicate deep practical knowledge or expertise.