In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idioms / phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idioms/phrase.

"It is an uphill task, but you will have to do it'

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. "it is a very difficult task".

Key Points

• The phrase "uphill task" means a task or activity that is very challenging, requires a lot of effort, and is difficult to accomplish. (कठिन कार्य)
  • Example: Convincing him to change his decision was an uphill task.
• The given sentence describes something that is challenging but needs to be done despite the difficulty.
• Hence, the idiom "uphill task" implies a very difficult task.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: The work is above the hill (काम पहाड़ी के ऊपर है): This literal interpretation does not match the meaning of the idiom. It is incorrect.
  • Example: This option does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 2: It is a very easy task (यह बहुत आसान काम है): This is the opposite of the correct meaning. It is incorrect.
  • Example: Solving the puzzle was easy for him, unlike the uphill task mentioned in the sentence.
• Option 4: It is almost impossible for others (यह दूसरों के लिए लगभग असंभव है): While this might seem similar, "uphill task" implies difficulty rather than impossibility. Hence, this is incorrect.
  • Example: Building a rocket might be impossible for others, but not for NASA.
• Option 5: No explanation provided: This option is not relevant to the context.