Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
keep under your hat in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word.
Statement: I will only share this information if you keep it under your hat.
Conclusion:
I. If you will not discuss this information publicly.
II. If you will not use it for your own benefit.
III. If you will buy me a hat.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Only conclusion I is correct
Explanation:
The idiom "keep it under your hat" means to keep something secret or confidential (किसी बात को गुप्त रखना).
• I. If you will not discuss this information publicly. ✅ (Correct—matches the meaning of the idiom)
• II. If you will not use it for your own benefit. ❌ (Not related to secrecy)
• III. If you will buy me a hat. ❌ (Literal, not related to the idiom)
So, the answer is Only conclusion I is correct.
keep under your hat – questions
Has keep under your hat been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – keep under your hat has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.