GATE 2020 ME (ME1) – Question 1
He is known for his unscrupulous ways. He always sheds ______ tears to deceive people.
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Correct answer: (C) crocodile
Explanation
The fixed idiom is “crocodile tears”, meaning an insincere display of sorrow. Crocodile is used as a noun modifier, without a possessive ending. This directly fits the deception described. **Answer: C.**