Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
dog in the manger in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the sentence that brings out the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘Dog in the manger’.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (10-July Shift 1))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Rachit had some important work and so he cancelled the show tickets for everyone.
Correct Answer: Rachit had some important work and so he cancelled the show tickets for everyone.
Explanation:
The idiom "Dog in the manger" refers to a person who does not let others enjoy something they themselves don’t need or use — out of spite, selfishness, or jealousy.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Rachit had some important work and so he cancelled the show tickets for everyone. – ✅ Matches the meaning; he wasn’t using the tickets himself but also prevented others from enjoying them.
• Mohit was so loyal and committed... – Incorrect; this shows loyalty, not selfish denial.
• You are here just because... – Incorrect; refers to self-realisation, not the idiom.
• To prove this is not a tr
dog in the manger – questions
Has dog in the manger been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dog in the manger has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.