#7321

After India’s Independence, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was appointed as: (CSS2024)

(a) Minister of Education

(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(c) Minister of Finance

(d) None of these

Explanation: Maulana Azad served as India’s first Education Minister (1947–1958), per Indian historical records.

#7322

Mujibur Rahman presented his six points in: (CSS-2024)

(a) 1966

(b) 1959

(d) None of these

Explanation: Mujibur Rahman presented his Six Points in February 1966, demanding autonomy for East Pakistan, per Bangladesh liberation history. Vocabulary: Synonyms (Q41–Q46)

#7323

Quandary: (CSS-2024)

(a) Predicament

(b) Difficulty

(c) Consternation

(d) Simplicity

Explanation: Quandary means a state of uncertainty or difficulty, synonymous with predicament (Merriam-Webster).

#7324

Obstreperous: (CSS-2024)

(a) Angry

(b) Noisy

(c) Saddened

(d) Shy

Explanation: Obstreperous means noisy or difficult to control (Oxford Dictionary).

#7325

Effervescent: (CSS-2024)

(a) Quick

(b) Lively

(c) Compassionate

(d) Quiet

Explanation: Effervescent means lively or bubbly (Merriam-Webster).

#7326

Penurious: (CSS-2024)

(a) Generous

(b) Impoverished

(c) False

(d) Fabricated

Explanation: Penurious means extremely poor (Oxford Dictionary).

#7327

Histrionic: (CSS-2024)

(a) Happy

(b) Dramatic

(c) Joyous

(d) Subdued

Explanation: Histrionic means overly theatrical or dramatic (Merriam-Webster).

#7328

Quiescent: (CSS-2024)

(a) Active

(b) Dormant

(c) Pensive

(d) Thoughtful

Explanation: Quiescent means inactive or dormant (Oxford Dictionary). Vocabulary: Antonyms (Q47–Q52)

#7329

Turpitude: (CSS-2024)

(a) Passion

(b) Happiness

(c) Virtue

(d) Corruption

Explanation: Turpitude means moral wickedness; its opposite is virtue (Merriam-Webster).

#7330

Vituperate: (CSS-2024)

(a) Praise

(b) Indifferent

(c) Agree

(d) Berate

Explanation: Vituperate means to criticize harshly; praise is its opposite (Oxford Dictionary).

#7331

Insouciant: (CSS-2024)

(a) Carefree

(b) Angry

(c) Agree

(d) Dull

Explanation: Insouciant means carefree; angry is a contextually appropriate opposite (MerriamWebster).

#7332

Vitriolic: (CSS-2024)

(a) Bitter

(b) Graceful

(c) Anxious

(d) Amiable

Explanation: Vitriolic means bitter or caustic; amiable (friendly) is the opposite (Oxford Dictionary).

#7333

Equanimity: (CSS-2024)

(a) Astonishment

(b) Displeased

(c) Agitation

(d) Tranquility

Explanation: Equanimity means calmness; agitation is its opposite (Merriam-Webster).

#7334

Sibilant: (CSS-2024)

(a) Loud

(b) Whispering

(c) Noisy

(d) Sonorous

Explanation: Sibilant means hissing (soft); sonorous (deep, loud) is the opposite (Oxford Dictionary). Idioms (Q53–Q59)

#7335

“To have a chip on one’s shoulder” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To carry a piece of wood

(b) To be angry or resentful

(c) To be physically strong

(d) To have a big ego

Explanation: Refers to holding a grudge (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).

#7336

“To cast in the teeth” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To confront someone openly

(b) To compliment someone sincerely

(c) To criticize or reproach someone

(d) To share a secret with someone

Explanation: Means to throw accusations at someone (Oxford Idioms).

#7337

“To pass the buck” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To share a responsibility

(b) To play a card game

(c) To ignore a problem

(d) To make a decision quickly

Explanation: Means to shift responsibility (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).

#7338

“To ride roughshod over” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To have a bumpy ride

(b) To treat someone with kindness and respect

(c) To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration

(d) To take a leisurely horseback ride

Explanation: Means to act without regard for others (Oxford Idioms).

#7339

“To read the riot act” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To review a book about a riot

(b) To threaten someone with legal action

(c) To deliver a stern warning or reprimand

(d) To organize a protest or demonstration

Explanation: Means to issue a strong warning (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary).

#7340

“To put a spoke in one’s wheel” means: (CSS-2024)

(a) To assist someone in their endeavors

(b) To obstruct or hinder someone’s plans

(c) To repair a broken wheel

(d) To engage in a friendly race

Explanation: Means to disrupt plans (Oxford Idioms).

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