Q. The first nuclear reactor was developed by:

  • (A) Enrico Fermi
  • (B) James Chadwick
  • (C) Niels Bohr
  • (D) Ernest Rutherford
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โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Enrico Fermi
Explanation: Enrico Fermi developed the first controlled nuclear reactor.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'At sixes and sevens'.

  • (A) In perfect order
  • (B) In confusion
  • (C) Very expensive
  • (D) Very successful
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) In confusion
Explanation: The idiom 'At sixes and sevens' means to be in a state of confusion or disorder.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'A blessing in disguise'.

  • (A) A hidden danger
  • (B) Something good that first appeared bad
  • (C) A false promise
  • (D) A difficult task
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Something good that first appeared bad
Explanation: It refers to something that seems unfortunate at first but turns out to be beneficial.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Beat around the bush'.

  • (A) Avoid the main topic
  • (B) Work very hard
  • (C) Fight with someone
  • (D) Speak loudly
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Avoid the main topic
Explanation: It means avoiding the main point or not speaking directly.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Burn the midnight oil'.

  • (A) Waste fuel
  • (B) Study or work late into the night
  • (C) Cook food at night
  • (D) Travel at night
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Study or work late into the night
Explanation: It means staying awake late to study or work.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Cry over spilt milk'.

  • (A) Regret something that cannot be changed
  • (B) Become emotional easily
  • (C) Complain about food
  • (D) Lose patience
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Regret something that cannot be changed
Explanation: It means worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be undone.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Hit the nail on the head'.

  • (A) Miss the target
  • (B) Do carpentry
  • (C) Say or do exactly the right thing
  • (D) Punish someone
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Say or do exactly the right thing
Explanation: It means to be exactly right.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Once in a blue moon'.

  • (A) Every month
  • (B) Very rarely
  • (C) Very frequently
  • (D) At midnight
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Very rarely
Explanation: It refers to something that happens very rarely.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Piece of cake'.

  • (A) A tasty dessert
  • (B) An easy task
  • (C) A birthday celebration
  • (D) A difficult problem
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) An easy task
Explanation: It means something that is very easy to do.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Spill the beans'.

  • (A) Cook food
  • (B) Reveal a secret
  • (C) Waste money
  • (D) Start an argument
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Reveal a secret
Explanation: It means to disclose confidential information.

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