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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game.
The phrase "a fit of the blues" refers to a sudden episode of sadness or low morale. In the context of the sentence, it implies that an athlete cannot afford to be in a state of depression or despondency just before a competition, as it might hinder their performance. Considering the options, "stimulants," "entertainment," and "steroids or drugs" do not relate to a state of sadness; option (d) Depression is the best choice here, as it is the direct meaning of the idiom.
In the below passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate option in each case to replace the given numbers.
Comprehension:
"Although Babur and Humayun, __(i)__the Delhi Sultanate that ruled previously, had considered Delhi to be their capital, Akbar had shifted it to Agra. Forts, palaces and mausoleums of peerless grandeur came up in just a few years. Jahangir and in the early part of his reign, Shahjahan, continued to __(ii)__ Akbarabad. But now, the Emperor wanted to build a fine new city for his __{iii)__, which would bear his name and outstretch the creation of his grandfather, in both splendour and scale".
Pick the appropriate replacement for (iii)
The text states: "Akbar had shifted it to Agra... Jahangir and... Shahjahan continued to (ii) Akbarabad. But now, the Emperor wanted to build a fine new city for his (iii)..."
The "it" that Akbar shifted refers to the "capital" from the first sentence. The logical flow is:
Therefore, the new city is intended for the same purpose as Akbarabad, which was the capital.
The most appropriate replacement for (iii) is b) capital.
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