SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Judge a book by its cover

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rely on outward appearances.

Idiom: Judge a book by its cover
Meaning: To form an opinion based only on appearance, not on deeper qualities or facts.
Example: Don’t judge a book by its cover—that restaurant looks plain, but the food is amazing.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.