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Question

Select the option that can substitute the underlined word segment with the most appropriate idiom.

26 January 1950 is a memorable day for the countrymen.

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

red letter

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. "red letter".

 Key Points

  • Memorable : (यादगार) - Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special.
    • Example: Her speech was incredibly engaging and memorable.
  • Red Letter: A special or significant day marked on the calendar as memorable or important.  (कैलेंडर पर यादगार या महत्वपूर्ण के रूप में चिह्नित एक विशेष या महत्वपूर्ण दिन)
  • Hence, the correct answer is "red letter".
Therefore, the complete sentence is "26 January 1950 is ared letterday for the countrymen."

  Additional Information

  • Let's explore the meaning of the other idioms:
    • Green Thumb: A person who has a natural talent or ability for gardening or growing plants. (एक व्यक्ति जिसके पास बागवानी या पौधे उगाने की प्राकृतिक प्रतिभा या क्षमता है)
    • Out of the Blue: Something happening unexpectedly or without any warning. (कुछ अप्रत्याशित रूप से या बिना किसी चेतावनी के घटित हो रहा है)
    • Black and White: Clearly defined or easily understandable; often used to describe situations without ambiguity. (स्पष्ट रूप से परिभाषित या आसानी से समझने योग्य; अक्सर बिना किसी अस्पष्टता के स्थितियों का वर्णन करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)
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