Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The whole agitation against the new regulations was a storm in a tea cup.
i. The agitation was so profound that it spread to all parts of the country.
ii. The disagreement over the crucial policy garnered universal support.
iii. The protest died down quickly as it was an unnecessary fuss over a trivial matter.
iv. The agitation was joined by thousands of people despite the adverse weather conditions.

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: A storm in a tea cup – This idiom means a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about a matter that is not important. (हवा में तूफ़ान खड़ा करना / किसी छोटी बात पर बहुत हल्ला मचाना)
Example: The media created a storm in a teacup over the celebrity’s comment, even though it was taken out of context.
Correct conclusion (iii): “The protest died down quickly as it was an unnecessary fuss over a trivial matter.” – This correctly reflects the meaning of the idiom.
Other options explained:
· i: Suggests a widespread and serious issue – ❌ contradicts the idiom's meaning.
· ii: Suggests support and seriousness – ❌ irrelevant.
· iv: Indicates large-scale participation – ❌ opposite of ‘minor fuss’.
Other related idioms:
· Much ado about nothing – fuss made over something insignificant
· Making a mountain out of a molehill – exaggerating a minor issue