241. I just paid him a left-handed compliment. A. an honest B. a well deserved C. an insincere D. a flattering ✅ The correct answer is option C.
242. Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company. A. with weapons B. as best as he could C. using unfair means D. with strength and fury ✅ The correct answer is option D.
243. Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station. A. within a certain radius B. at a short distance C. within a definite circumference D. very far off ✅ The correct answer is option B.
244. To show one’s teeth A. To ridicule B. To face difficulties C. To adopt a threatening attitude D. To be humble ✅ The correct answer is option C.
245. Pin-money A. Bribery B. Money paid for compensation C. Alimony D. Allowance made to a lady for her expenses ✅ The correct answer is option D.
246. To keep one’s head above water A. To be cautious B. To be out of debt C. To remain aloof D. None of these ✅ The correct answer is option B.
247. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal has not brought to light any startling facts. A. proved B. highlighted C. disclosed D. probed ✅ The correct answer is option C.
248. Dog in the manger A. An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog B. A dog that has no kennel of its own C. A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people D. A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to himself ✅ The correct answer is option D.
249. With the existing management, the future of the company is in doldrums. A. dull B. bright C. uncertain D. secure ✅ The correct answer is option A.
250. To split hours A. To sidetrack the issue B. T quarrel over trifles C. To indulge in over-refined arguments D. To find faults with others ✅ The correct answer is option C.