Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.
He criticised the participants for **sitting on the fence** and not contributing in finalising the report.
- ANot following the rules
- BTaking sides
- CNot taking a decision
- DShowing no respect to the Chair
Explanation
The idiom 'sitting on the fence' means avoiding taking sides or not making a decision. In the sentence, participants were criticized for not contributing to finalizing the report, indicating indecision. Option (c) 'Not taking a decision' is the correct meaning. Option (a) about rules, (b) 'taking sides' (opposite), and (d) about respect are incorrect. The fence metaphor suggests straddling without committing. Therefore option C is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.