अधोरेखित शब्दासाठी अचूक पर्याय निवडा: The government must cut down its expenditure.
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Choose the correct option for the underlined word in the following sentence.
The government must cut down its expenditure.
योग्य उत्तर: पर्याय ३ (reduce)
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण:
१.
'Cut down' चा अर्थ:
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Cut down: खर्च, प्रमाण किंवा आकार कमी करणे, काटकसर करणे (*to reduce the size, amount, or quantity of something*).
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वाक्याचा अर्थ: "शासनाने आपला खर्च कमी केला पाहिजे (reduce)."
२.
इतर पर्यायांचे अर्थ:
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Obtain: मिळवणे / संपादन करणे.
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Increase: वाढवणे (हा विरुद्धार्थी शब्द आहे).
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Stop: पूर्णपणे थांबवणे.
MPSC परीक्षा टीप
परीक्षेसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण संकल्पना व शॉर्टकट
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Cut down: प्रमाण कमी करणे (Reduce / Curtail).
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Cut in: मध्येच अडथळा आणणे (Interrupt).
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Cut off: वीज किंवा पुरवठा खंडित करणे (Disconnect).
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English Explanation / स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer: Option 3 (reduce)
Detailed Explanation:
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Meaning of Phrasal Verb 'Cut down':
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Cut down: Means to reduce, curtail, or decrease the amount, number, or volume of something (especially expenses, consumption, or usage).
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*Sentence context:* "The government must cut down (reduce) its expenditure."
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Analysis of Other Options:
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Obtain: To acquire or gain.
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Increase: To make greater (the direct antonym).
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Stop: To cease completely.
MPSC EXAM TIP
High-Yield Exam Strategy Tip
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Cut down: Reduce / curtail expenditure or consumption.
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Cut off: Disconnect supplies (electricity, water).
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Cut in: Interrupt.