WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below: We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s Choice.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. state of dilemma
  2. taking what is available or nothing at all
  3. teacher’s choice
  4. economical

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: taking what is available or nothing at all

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) taking what is available or nothing at all 📚 Explanation: 'Hobson's Choice' is an idiom that refers to a situation where there is only one option available, even if it is not desirable. It originates from a stable owner named Thomas Hobson who gave customers the choice of taking the horse nearest the door or none at all. It represents a "take it or leave it" scenario.