In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

A beast of burden

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The idiom "A beast of burden" best expresses the meaning "An animal that carries luggage."
• "A beast of burden" (भार वाहक पशु) refers to an animal that is used for carrying heavy loads or doing hard physical work.
• This phrase originates from the role of animals like horses, mules, oxen, camels, and elephants, which are traditionally used to carry heavy loads in various cultures.
• "An animal that carries luggage" (सामान उठाने वाला जानवर) is the best fit for the phrase because it directly describes what a beast of burden does.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'An animal that carries luggage'.

Additional Information

• Let's go through each of the options:
  • "A liability" (दायित्व) refers to something or someone that causes trouble or cost. This isn't a good fit for the phrase because a beast of burden is typically useful and helpful, not a source of trouble.
  • "A person who works hardly" (जो व्यक्ति कठिनाई से काम करता है) isn't a perfect match for the phrase because it refers to people, not animals. However, sometimes the phrase "beast of burden" can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is carrying a heavy load, either physically or emotionally. The correct phrase should be "A person who works hard".
  • "A violent man" (हिंसक आदमी) doesn't match the phrase at all. A beast of burden isn't necessarily violent – in fact, these animals are often docile and well-trained to handle their tasks.