S1 : Many hands make light work.<br>S2 : Too many cooks spoil the broth.<br>The second sentence :

Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. contradicts the assertion of the first ✓
  2. B. contrasts the assertion of the first
  3. C. confirms the assertion of the first
  4. D. qualifies the assertion of the first

Correct Answer: A. contradicts the assertion of the first

Explanation

The second proverb presents an opposite viewpoint (that too much help is harmful) to the first proverb (that more help makes things easier), creating a direct contradiction.

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