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Official PYQ · 2015

GATE CS 2015 Set 1 QGA-7 — General Aptitude

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Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

The chain snatchers took to their heels‾\underline{\text{took to their heels}} when the police party arrived.

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Answer: C

The idiom "take to one's heels" means to run away quickly, flee, or escape from a situation, especially out of fear.

In the context of the sentence:

  • The chain snatchers ran away (fled) as soon as they saw the police party arrive.
  • "Took to flight" is a direct synonym for fleeing or running away.

Thus, the correct option is C.

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