English Grammar
Phrase or Idiom Meaning
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb. He who hesitates is lost
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb. He who hesitates is lost
पर्याय (Options):
A
If you take a lot of risks, you land in trouble.
B
If something is done quickly, it may be done wrongly.
C
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
If you delay your decision, you miss an opportunity.
D
If you are determined, you will surely find a way.
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (3)
The correct answer is "If you delay your decision, you miss an opportunity.
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• The most appropriate meaning of the proverb is "If you delay your decision, you miss an opportunity."
• "If you delay your decision, you miss an opportunity." is the correct interpretation because in the context of the proverb, hesitating equates to delay in action or decision-making.
• This inactivity or delay can indeed cause loss of opportunities.
• Example: "When Alice wanted to invest in the booming stock, she hesitated and by the time she decided, its price had tripled; truly, he who hesitates is lost."
Therefore, the correct answer is "option 3".