already late
appropriate time
desired occasion
auspicious moment
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is A. already late.
The phrase “it is high time” means that it is past the time when something should have been done. In this case, the speaker is saying that India should have taken action to address the population problem sooner.
The other options are incorrect because they do not mean that it is past the time when something should have been done.
- Option B, “appropriate time,” means the right or suitable time.
- Option C, “desired occasion,” means the time when something is wanted or desired.
- Option D, “auspicious moment,” means a time that is considered to be lucky or fortunate.