Directions : Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet

Q:

Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace proved to be a wild-goose chase.

• 1
  wise decision
• 2
  timely action
• 3
  useless search
• 4
  delayed action