SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 81

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q81

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

We hear the judges from their ________ that only CNG buses should run in Delhi.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ivory tower.

Correct Idiom: Ivory tower

Meaning: A state of separation from the practical concerns of the real world, often used to describe judges, scholars, or intellectuals who are disconnected from everyday issues.

Example: The professors in their ivory tower discussed abstract theories without considering students’ real problems.

Meanings of the other idioms:

  •  Square meal – A full and nutritious meal
  •  Melting pot – A place where different cultures blend together
  •  Look sharp – To pay close attention or be alert

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.