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Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the highlighted idiom: Statement: Splitting hairs is futile and will not resolve our probl
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Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the highlighted idiom:
Statement: Splitting hairs is futile and will not resolve our problem.
Conclusions:
i. A superficial investigation will suffice for the problem at hand.
ii. Making peevish criticisms on trivial matters will not lead us anywhere.
iii. A difference of opinion is not tolerated in a dictatorship.

A.

Only conclusion i) is correct

B.

Both conclusion ii) and iii) are correct

C.

Only conclusion ii) is correct

D.

Both conclusion i) and iii) are correct

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct interpretation of the idiom splitting hairs.
Splitting hairs: Means making fine or unnecessary distinctions about trivial details. (तुच्छ बातों पर बहस करना)
Example: Instead of resolving the issue, the committee kept splitting hairs.
Only Conclusion (ii) correctly conveys the idiom’s sense: unnecessary argument over insignificant matters.
Other conclusions are incorrect because:
· i) Talks about superficial investigation – irrelevant to the idiom.
· iii) Speaks about dictatorship – off-topic.

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