The idiom - 'Red tape' correctly means a. dark coloured tape b. the same reply given by officers to many enquiring persons c. over-use of rules, formalities etc. in administration d. old-fashioned tape-recorder
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (3) c only
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण:
'Red tape' (लालफितीचा कारभार) या प्रसिद्ध वाक्प्रचाराचा अर्थ प्रशासनातील अत्याधिक नियम, किचकट औपचारिकता आणि त्यामुळे होणारा अवाजवी विलंब (excessive regulation, paperwork, or rigid conformity to formal rules that hinders action; over-use of rules and formalities in administration) असा होतो.
त्यामुळे पर्याय (3) c only हे अचूक उत्तर आहे.
📌 MPSC परीक्षा टीप: 'Red tape' किंवा 'Red tapism' = *excessive adherence to bureaucratic rules, excessive official formalities causing delay*. मराठीत 'लालफितशाही'.
Correct Answer: Option (3) c only
Detailed Explanation:
The idiom 'red tape' refers to excessive bureaucracy or rigid, unnecessary adherence to rules and formalities that impedes or delays action in official or administrative matters.
Analysis of other options:
Hence, option (3) c only is the correct answer.
📌 MPSC Exam Tip: Idiom: 'Red tape' = *excessive bureaucracy / rigid conformity to formal rules and official procedures*.