Directions Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline If none of opti...........

English (SSC) Idiom & Phrases

Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.

The Chinese media in a backhanded compliment hailed the ISRO launching 104 satellites but not before reminding India it had the world's largest number of poor and its space technology lagged China by miles.

Admiring

Insulting

Gauging

Judging

None of the above

Explanation:

Backhanded compliment: A remark that appears to express admiration but could also be interpreted as an insult.
Ex: He said my presentation was "surprisingly clear". How's that for a backhanded compliment! Does that mean that I am usually not clear ?"
Gauging and judging mean the same. Out of all the options, insulting matches the meaning well.
Hence, option B is correct.