Asked: UPSSSC विधानभवन रक्षक एवं वन रक्षक परीक्षा, 2016medium Level
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QUESTION STATEMENT:

'Drowning man catches a straw' का अर्थ है-

The meaning of 'Drowning man catches a straw' is-

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
A straw supports those who are drowning.
डूबने वालों को तिनका सहारा देता है।
B
God saves those who are drowning.
डूबने वालों को भगवान बचाता है।
C
A drowning man will clutch at a straw.
डूबते को तिनके का सहारा।
Correct
D
A drowning person struggles to save himself.
डूबने वाला खुद को बचाने को संघर्ष करता है।
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option C (A drowning man will clutch at a straw.)

Idiom/Phrase 'Drowning man catches a straw' का अर्थ है- 'डूबते को तिनके का सहारा'।

The Hindi equivalent proverb for 'A drowning man catches at a straw' is 'डूबते को तिनके का सहारा' (A drowning person clutches even at a straw).

Subject: Hindi•Topic: Hindi Grammar•Subtopic: Miscellaneous
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