261. Swan-song A. Music as sweet as a song of birds B. A melodious song in praise of someone C. Praise of a woman by her lover D. Last work of a poet or musician before death ✅ The correct answer is option D.
262. Castles in the air A. Romantic designs B. Perfect plans C. Ideal projects D. Fanciful schemes ✅ The correct answer is option E.
263. Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness. A. a cry in vain B. an unpleasant situation C. a cry with a laughter D. a laughter having no end ✅ The correct answer is option A.
264. To bring one’s eggs to a bad market A. To face a humiliating situation B. To bring one’s commodities to a market where there is no demand for them C. To show one’s talents before audience which is incapable of appreciating them D. To fail in one’s plan because one goes to the wrong people for help ✅ The correct answer is option D.
265. Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in. A. conform B. oblige C. accede D. yield ✅ The correct answer is option D.
266. There is no love lost between the two neighbours. A. close friendship B. intense dislike C. a love-hate relationship D. cool indifference ✅ The correct answer is option B.
267. Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now on its last legs. A. about to take off B. about to perish C. about to produce results D. about to fructify ✅ The correct answer is option B.
268. Ladies fall victim to green eyed monster. A. love B. hatred C. jealousy D. flattery ✅ The correct answer is option C.
269. Only strict laws make the evil of dowry die out. A. drift B. decrease C. decay D. disappear ✅ The correct answer is option D.
270. French leave A. Long absence B. Leave on the pretext of illness C. Casual leave D. Absence without permission ✅ The correct answer is option D.