This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 2 July 2025, the same 29 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.
Curb
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Apparel
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Exception
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Adverse
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Allied
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Subsidized
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Imposition
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Diversified
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To start to include more different types of things.
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 have ____ I money. I will hire a rickshaw.
Explanation: Solution: In this sentence, we are referring to an uncountable noun, which is 'money.' Uncountable nouns are used with the phrase 'a little' to indicate a small, unspecified quantity. 'A little' is the correct phrase to use in this context to convey the idea that there is some money, albeit not a large amount. <br><br> The correct sentence should be: 'I have a little money. I will hire a rickshaw.' This usage accurately expresses the concept of having a small amount of money for the purpose of hiring a rickshaw.
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.
____ Nensi ever ____ you?
Explanation: Sentence is in present perfect tense with active voice. <br> Rule : <br> Subject + have/has + V3 + other agents. <br> Has Nensi ever beaten you?
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in keeping up appearances.
Explanation: keeping up appearances: to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet.
Explanation: a bee in his bonnet: to keep talking about something again and again because one think it is very important.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
They sold their house because it was a real white elephant.
Explanation: white elephant: a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
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.
He used rather harsh words (a)/ in denouncing her (b)/ but he must had some very strong reasons for saying so (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: he must have
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.
Mrs Joshi napping contentedly on the sofa (a)/ woke up at the sound of the explosion (b)/ and inquired what happend (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: inquired what had happend
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.
The parliament member was noticeably upset (a)/ by how indignant the Minister (b)/ responded to his questions (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: how indignantly
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India's richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State's per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra's Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar's malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March - that 'malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government.' <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity - they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household's food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
Which of the following is/are true as per the passage? <br> I. India's situation is worse than in some of the world's poorest countries - Bangladesh, Afghanistan or Mozambique. <br> II. Development is more than just economic growth. <br> III. On an average, the nutrition expenditure as a percentage of the Budget has drastically declined from 1.68% in 2012-13 to 0.94% in 2018-19.
Explanation: Statements I and III have not been mentioned in the passage and are incorrect. <br> Statement II is correct as can be seen from the first paragraph of the passage. <br> Hence, option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India's richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State's per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra's Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar's malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March - that 'malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government.' <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity - they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household's food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
What could possibly be a/some possible reason/s for such extreme food insecurity among tribal households as has been shown in the passage? <br> I. Loss of their traditional dependence on forest livelihood. <br> II. Weak implementation of public nutrition schemes. <br> III. A worsening agriculture situation.
Explanation: All the statements are valid as all give probable reasons for the prevailing condition of food insecurity. <br> Hence, option E is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India's richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State's per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra's Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar's malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March - that 'malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government.' <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity - they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household's food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
Which of the following strengthen the claim that the nutrition indicators fare poorly in India? <br> I. Stunting declined from 46.3% in 2005 to 34.4% in 2016. <br> II. As per an NHFS survey, wasting rates have increased from 16.5% to 25.6% over a period of 10 years. <br> III. The underweight rate (36%) has remained static in the last 10 years.
Explanation: Statement I is positive and weakens the claim. <br> Statements II and III are negative and show the poor state of nutrition in India. <br> Hence, option D is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India's richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State's per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra's Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar's malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March - that 'malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government.' <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity - they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household's food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
What is ironical about the situation mentioned in paragraph 1?
Explanation: The passage gives the example of Maharashtra and states that even though its growth is high and it has a high per capita income, yet its development is low due to prevalence of malnutrition. <br> Option A is incorrect as this is clearly untrue. <br> Option C is incorrect as this may be correct factually but does not represent the irony. <br> Option D is incorrect as this cannot be concluded from the information given in the paragraph. <br> Only option B makes sense. The irony specified above is portrayed well here. <br> Hence, option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India's richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State's per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra's Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar's malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March - that 'malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government.' <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity - they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household's food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
As per the passage, which of the following is/are needed for an adequate meal? <br> I. Macro and micro nutrients<br> II. Multiple food groups<br> III. High level of Intermittent fasting
Explanation: Refer to: <br> 'Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days.' <br> As per the highlighted points, I and II are correct while III has not been mentioned in the passage. <br> Hence, option C is correct.
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