Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II
LIST-I (Proverb) LIST-II (Meaning) A. A watched pot never boils I. Indulging in angry actions which result in difficulties for yourself ought to be avoided. B. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. II. Time drags when something is eagerly awaited C. There are none so blind as those who will not see. III. Consequences of unwise actions and decisions have to be accepted. D. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. IV. Pointless to reason with a person who doesn't want to listen to sense
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Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II
| LIST-I (Proverb) | LIST-II (Meaning) | |
|---|---|---|
| A. A watched pot never boils | I. | Indulging in angry actions which result in difficulties for yourself ought to be avoided. |
| B. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. | II. | Time drags when something is eagerly awaited |
| C. There are none so blind as those who will not see. | III. | Consequences of unwise actions and decisions have to be accepted. |
| D. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. | IV. | Pointless to reason with a person who doesn't want to listen to sense |
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Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
'A watched pot never boils' means time seems to drag when one waits eagerly (A-II). 'As you make your bed, so you must lie in it' means one must accept the consequences of one's decisions (B-III). 'None so blind as those who will not see' refers to people who refuse to listen to sense (C-IV). 'Don't cut off your nose to spite your face' warns against angry actions that harm oneself (D-I).
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