WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined part in the given sentence. We now have an ex-Minister in the running from our constituency for the post of Member of Parliament.

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

Answer options

  1. jogging everyday
  2. contesting the seat
  3. teaching yoga
  4. giving speeches

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: contesting the seat

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. contesting the seat šŸ“š Explanation: The idiom 'in the running' means that someone is a serious competitor in a contest. In politics, it specifically refers to candidates fighting for an election. The ex-Minister is officially trying to win the post of Member of Parliament. This phrase is commonly used in sports and political contexts.