Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
dead letter in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following statements uses the idiom correctly?
(i) For a very long time some of the provisions of the criminal code have remained a dead letter.
(ii) Many new schemes to benefit the poor and the marginalized are announced during election campaigns, but many of them remain a dead letter in implementation.
(iii) The opening of the newest facility in airports was a dead letter day for the flyers.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Only statements (i) and (ii)
Explanation:
The idiom "dead letter" means a law, rule, or policy that is no longer in effect or enforced, even though it still exists
Let's check each statement:
(i) For a very long time some of the provisions of the criminal code have remained a dead letter.
• Correct use. Some laws exist but are not applied or enforced
(ii) Many new schemes to benefit the poor and the marginalized are announced during election campaigns, but many of them remain a dead letter in implementation.
• Correct use. Many welfare schemes are announced but not implemented effectively, so they remain “dead letter”
(iii) The opening of the newest facility in airports was a dead letter day for the flyers.
• Incorre
dead letter – questions
Has dead letter been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dead letter has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.