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NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 27

Topic: Idioms and phrases

Directions · Q26 to Q30

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options (a), (b), (c) or (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q27

Back to the drawing board

  1. (a) to draw comparisons
  2. (b) to be a member of planning group
  3. (c) to start planning again because the previous plan has failedCorrect answer
  4. (d) to be fast at understanding a situation

Solution.

Answer: (c) to start planning again because the previous plan has failed

  1. Back to the drawing board means returning to the planning stage after an unsuccessful attempt.
  2. It does not literally require drawing or membership of a planning group.