What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'?
A. An elephant of white colour
B. A very costly and troublesome possession
C. A black marketer
D. A hoarder
সঠিক উত্তরঃ
B.
A very costly and troublesome possession
Explanation: white Elephant মানে ব্যয়বহুল এবং কষ্টসাধ্য। আগেকার দিনে কেউ অন্যায় করলে রাজা ঐ দোষীর বাড়ী ১ টি হাতি পাঠাতো যা অপরাধীর জন্য চরম ক্ষতি । কারণ হাতি পোষা অনেক ব্যয়সাধ্য।
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