Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
himalayan blunder in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
He was sacked from his job because of a grave error on his part.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Himalayan blunder
Answer: Himalayan blunder
Explanation:
• Himalayan blunder means an extremely serious mistake (भारी चूक), perfectly matching “grave error.”
• The other idioms don’t fit:
• picking holes in one’s cot – finding faults in trivial matters (तुनकमिज़ाजी से दोष निकालना)
• raining cats and dogs – raining heavily (जोरदार बारिश होना)
• minding one’s p’s and q’s – being very careful about one’s behaviour (बड़ी सावधानी रखना)
• Only Himalayan blunder conveys the sense of a monumental error.
himalayan blunder – questions
Has himalayan blunder been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – himalayan blunder has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.