Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted words in the following sentence.
The politicians had always been an easy target for the media.

Correct option is A

The correct idiom to replace the highlighted words is "sitting ducks."
Explanation:
· Sitting ducks means easily targeted or vulnerable people (Hindi: "आसान शिकार").
· Politicians are often easy targets for media scrutiny, so "sitting ducks" fits best.
Correct sentence:
· The politicians had always been sitting ducks for the media.
Incorrect Options:
· (b) Fishes out of water – Means "uncomfortable in a situation."
· (c) Dark horses – Means "unexpected winners."
· (d) The Achilles’ heel – Means "a weakness."
Example:
· The slow-moving soldiers were sitting ducks for the enemy snipers.