Question

Match the given proverb with the most appropriate meaning:
In times of prosperity friends are plentiful.

• A. You have many friends when you have no difficulties.
• B. You should only have friends if you are prosperous.
• C. Only prosperous people have several friends.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A You have many friends when you have no difficulties.

The proverb, ‘In times of prosperity friends are plentiful’ means: ‘You have many friends when you have no difficulties’. It also means that conversely, during adversity, very few friends remain. Hence, option A conveys the correct meaning.

Options B and C are incorrect as they do not convey the meaning as above. Option D is incorrect as option A is the correct answer.