Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.
What is the meaning of 'Takkar lena'?
- ATo compare
- BTo compete / confront
- CTo collide
- DTo acknowledge superiority
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The idiom 'Takkar lena' means to compete with someone, to confront, or to challenge a strong opponent. In the passage, it refers to any other world power challenging or competing with the British Navy. Therefore, option B is correct.