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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make the sentence the meaningful. Rathna is known for _____ tears.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make the sentence the meaningful.
Rathna is known for _____ tears.

A.

student’s

B.

babies’

C.

animal’s

D.

crocodile

Correct option is D


The correct option to fill in the blank is "crocodile" (Option d).
The phrase "crocodile tears" refers to false or insincere expressions of emotion, particularly tears shed to deceive or manipulate others. The sentence implies that Rathna is known for pretending to be emotional or sympathetic.
Corrected Sentence: "Rathna is known for crocodile tears."
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) Student’s tears: Incorrect, as it doesn’t fit any idiomatic expression. (अप्रासंगिक)
· (b) Babies’ tears: Incorrect, as it doesn’t imply anything related to insincerity. (संदर्भ नहीं है)
· (c) Animal’s tears: Incorrect, as it is too general and not idiomatic. (सामान्य और अप्रासंगिक)
· (d) Crocodile tears: Correct, meaning false or insincere tears. (मगरमच्छ के आँसू)
Related Idioms:
1. Cry wolf: To raise a false alarm. (झूठी चेतावनी देना)
2. Put on an act: To pretend or fake something. (नाटक करना)
3. Shed fake tears: To cry deceitfully. (धोखा देने के लिए रोना)

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