Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idioms/phrase.
Wild goose chase

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Useless search.
Wild Goose Chase: A pointless or hopeless search for something that is difficult or impossible to find.
Wild Goose Chase in Hindi: व्यर्थ की खोज।
Example: Searching for his lost ring in the forest was a wild goose chase.
Other Related Idioms:
1. Barking up the wrong tree → Meaning: Looking for something in the wrong place.
Example: If you think I stole your book, you're barking up the wrong tree.
2. A fool’s errand → Meaning: A pointless task.
Example: Trying to fix the old radio was a fool’s errand.
3. Needle in a haystack → Meaning: Something extremely difficult to find.
Example: Finding my lost earring in the beach sand was like finding a needle in a haystack.
4. Running around in circles → Meaning: Making no progress despite efforts.
Example: Without a proper plan, we are just running around in circles.