This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 2 May 2025, the same 30 questions the app served that day, on the day's vocabulary and editorial. One mark for a right answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one; the explanation opens as soon as you tap.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Overwhelming
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Demolished
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Assistance
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Coordinating
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Comprehend
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Wrecked
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Resilience
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Desperately
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The broken pieces of something that has been destroyed.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Sana! Please ____ tea
Explanation: When talking about a specific meal or food, the verbs 'eat' and 'have' are often interchangeable. That means either word can be used.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Neither you nor your sister should ____ to them.
Explanation: Solution: The appropriate verb form to be applied in the given sentence is talk. <br> As the sentence is in simple future tense the participle used is a simple form. <br> The options C and D cannot be applied as the tense of the verb is different from that of the sentence given. Talked is in past tense and Talking is in continuous tense. <br> Option B is inappropriate as there are two subjects in the sentence and so the verb is plural, talk.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
I wish she ____ reach here soon.
Explanation: We often use would (or the contracted form 'd) in the main clause of a conditional sentence when we talk about imagined situations. <br> Example: If we had left earlier, we would have been able to stop off for a coffee on the way.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To get the hang of a thing
Explanation: To get the hang of a thing: learn how to do something and to become better or more skilled at something that you may initially not have been very good at.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To give a rap on the knuckles
Explanation: To give a rap on the knuckles: speaking to someone severely or angrily because of something they have done or failed to do.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To go to each other hammer and tongs
Explanation: To go to each other hammer and tongs: To do something or perform some task with tremendous fervor, determination, energy, or forcefulness.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Before arriving at the airport, he (a)/ had taken off coat and (b) throwed it over his shoulder (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: thrown it.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Conditions in the neibouring country (a)/ has grown to difficult (b) / that many refugees have risked death to escape (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: have grown
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
One has to fill up the application form and (a)/ be interviewed before (b)/ one is considering for a job (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: one is considered.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The 'who's who' of universities and research institutions published by the Human Resource Development Ministry, as the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2018, should be viewed mainly as a proposition that data makes it possible to assign objective credentials to some aspects of education. Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates. <br><br> Paragraph 2: Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India. Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17. <br><br> Paragraph 3: To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance. These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.
As per paragraph 1, what does the author mean when he refers to the universities and institutions as 'Who's who'?
Explanation: Who's who is basically used to refer to people/entities who/ which are important in a particular group. In this case, NIRF ranks all institutions and the topmost here have been referred to as who's who. <br><br> Only Option B fits in as per the explanation above. <br><br> Hence, option B is correct.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The 'who's who' of universities and research institutions published by the Human Resource Development Ministry, as the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2018, should be viewed mainly as a proposition that data makes it possible to assign objective credentials to some aspects of education. Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates. <br><br> Paragraph 2: Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India. Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17. <br><br> Paragraph 3: To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance. These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.
As per paragraph 2, there is a skew towards which region/regions in terms of participation? <br> I. North<br> II. North-East<br> III. Western<br> IV. South - Eastern
Explanation: Refer to: 'Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India.' <br><br> As per the fragment highlighted, only III and IV are correct. <br><br> Hence, option A is correct.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The 'who's who' of universities and research institutions published by the Human Resource Development Ministry, as the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2018, should be viewed mainly as a proposition that data makes it possible to assign objective credentials to some aspects of education. Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates. <br><br> Paragraph 2: Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India. Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17. <br><br> Paragraph 3: To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance. These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.
As per paragraph 3, which of the following parameter/s matter/s to faculty and students when determining the worth of an institution? <br> I. Vision of its leaders<br> II. Frequency of pay hikes<br> III. Availability of adequate academic resources
Explanation: Refer to: 'To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance.' <br><br> As per the highlighted fragments, only I and III are correct while II has not been mentioned. <br><br> Hence, option D is correct.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The 'who's who' of universities and research institutions published by the Human Resource Development Ministry, as the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2018, should be viewed mainly as a proposition that data makes it possible to assign objective credentials to some aspects of education. Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates. <br><br> Paragraph 2: Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India. Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17. <br><br> Paragraph 3: To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance. These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.
As per the passage, which of the following parameters is/are used by NIRF to judge institutions for ranking them? <br> I. Papers published in reputed journals<br> II. Number of highly qualified faculty<br> III. Diversity in terms of students
Explanation: Refer to: 'These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.' <br><br> All of the statements above are correct as per the highlighted fragment. <br><br> Hence, option E is correct.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: <br><br> Paragraph 1: The 'who's who' of universities and research institutions published by the Human Resource Development Ministry, as the National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2018, should be viewed mainly as a proposition that data makes it possible to assign objective credentials to some aspects of education. Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates. <br><br> Paragraph 2: Even among the 3,954 institutions that participated, there is a clear skew towards southern, southeastern and western India. Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17. <br><br> Paragraph 3: To the faculty and students in many colleges, what matters is the vision of the administrative leaders and a commitment to excellence. The governing bodies should make available adequate financial and academic resources to colleges, particularly the younger ones, to help them improve performance. These are measured by the NIRF in terms of the percentage of faculty with doctoral degrees, papers published in credentialed journals, inclusivity and diversity of students, and median salaries for the graduates.
Which of the following is/are true as per the passage? <br> I. There was a huge amount of participation seen in NIRF 2018. <br> II. The ranking approach has been critiqued for failing to capture the crucial metric of learning outcomes. <br> III. NIRF's assessment of the top notch institutions was expected.
Explanation: Refer to: 'Participation levels are inadequate: there were 40,026 colleges and 11,669 standalone institutions according to the HRD Ministry's All India Survey on Higher Education for 2016-17.' <br> I is incorrect. <br> II is not mentioned anywhere in the passage and is incorrect. <br> 'Its assessment of some of the top institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the IITs and the IIMs is unsurprising, given their record of research, peer-reviewed publications and outcomes for graduates.' <br> III is correct. <br> Only III is correct. <br> Hence, option A is correct.
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