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    Question

    In the following question, four alternatives are given for

    the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. If none of the given meanings is correct, then mark option 5, i.e., ‘None of the above’ as your answer. You can’t keep updating the tax rates every other day. Learn from a senior politician and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
    A Avoid making unnecessary changes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Always strive for improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Take calculated risks before making decisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fix problems before they get worse Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it" means there is no need to change something that is already working well. In the given sentence, the speaker advises against unnecessary updates to tax rates, making option 1 the correct choice.

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