SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC GD Const (English) - 30 March 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.

Driving fast on this bad road is likely to create problem.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Asking for trouble.

"Asking for trouble" means doing something likely to cause problems or lead to a negative outcome. This matches the context of driving fast on a bad road, which is risky and likely to cause issues.

The other options do not fit the meaning:

In seventh heaven means extremely happy.

Put off means to delay or postpone.

Beat around the bush means to avoid coming to the point.