Match the Proverbs in List I with their meanings in List-II
List I (Proverb) List-II (Meaning) (A) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (I) Taking precautions beforehand is better than dealing with it later. (B) Man proposes but God disposes (II) Think carefully before acting. Beware of making a sudden, rash decision. (C) Prevention is better than cure (III) People may make plans, but have no control over the outcome. (D) Look before you leap (IV) One person's aesthetic sensibilities may differ from another's.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Match the Proverbs in List I with their meanings in List-II
| List I (Proverb) | List-II (Meaning) |
|---|---|
| (A) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder | (I) Taking precautions beforehand is better than dealing with it later. |
| (B) Man proposes but God disposes | (II) Think carefully before acting. Beware of making a sudden, rash decision. |
| (C) Prevention is better than cure | (III) People may make plans, but have no control over the outcome. |
| (D) Look before you leap | (IV) One person's aesthetic sensibilities may differ from another's. |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' means aesthetic taste varies (IV). 'Man proposes but God disposes' means outcomes are beyond our control (III). 'Prevention is better than cure' favours precautions (I). 'Look before you leap' warns against rash decisions (II). So (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II).
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