This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 17 July 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.
Scrutiny
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Omission
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Elaborating
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Deceiving
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Acknowledged
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abducting
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Preceded
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Riot
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Critical observation or examination.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
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.
Walk fast... you will miss the bus.
Explanation: Solution: <br> Otherwise --- in circumstances different from those present or considered; or else. <br> Walk fast otherwise you will miss the bus.
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.
My parents....... at 5:30 a.m daily.
Explanation: My parents get up at 5:30 a.m daily.
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.
Tomorrow my bicycle....... by any one.
Explanation: Tomorrow' means the sentence is in future tense. Hence 'will be stolen' is correct. <br> Tomorrow my bicycle will be stolen by any one.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
It requires unparalleled courage to set the Thames on fire.
Explanation: to set the Thames on fire: To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.
Explanation: Blowing his own trumpet: to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The social worker rendered yeoman service to the victims.
Explanation: In this context, the idiom 'yeoman service' means providing selfless and generous assistance without expecting anything in return. The social worker helped the victims in a commendable and altruistic manner.
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.
Behind that unsmiling face, was a warm and (a)/ quietly humorous person (b)/ who few had the opportunity of knowing (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: whom few had the oppurtunity
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.
She doesn't strike me a woman (a)/ who gets angry without cause (b)/ but rather one who is quick to defend herself (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: rather a person who is quick
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.
If one of the guests choose (a)/ to leave before the party is over (b)/ show him to the door quietly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: chooses
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India's overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre's biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following can be inferred from the statement - 'State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing.'? <br> I. The persisting situation is such that people are fighting over water. <br> II. Creating new recharging wells will be a relief to war like situation over water crisis. <br> III. The government came in the support of people who are facing water crisis.
Explanation: With the given statement it cannot be inferred that government has supported such people who are suffering from water crisis. <br> Rather it suggests building recharge wells or open wells to fight the war like situation over water shortage. This clearly means that such an act will lower the deficiency of water and improve the situation. Thus Statement II can be inferred from the statement. <br> 'Existing on a war footing' clearly indicates that the current situation is such that people may have serious battle over water deficiency. Thus statement I can also be inferred. <br> Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India's overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre's biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Why monsoon is not uniformly spread across the country as per the passage? <br> I. Due to poor air quality persisting in most of the parts of the nation. <br> II. Due to polluting particles emitted from industries and various agricultural processes. <br> III. Due to reduction in forest density in some parts of the country.
Explanation: Refer: A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. <br> Clearly only statement II proves to be a reason for differentiated monsoon pattern observed across the country. <br> Neither Forest density nor air quality is being talked in the passage. <br> Hence option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India's overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre's biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
What are the shortcomings that cater to water crisis as per the passage? <br> I. Lack of infrastructure for water harvesting. <br> II. Deficiency of resources of water. <br> III. Reduction in ground water level.
Explanation: Refer : <br> Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. <br> Clearly all the three statements signify the shortcomings for water crisis. <br> Hence option E is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India's overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre's biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following measures as suggested in the passage can help the nation to fight the water crisis? <br> I. Creating new recharge wells. <br> II. Initiating schemes to promote surface water harvesting. <br> III. Spread awareness among the citizens to avoid wastage of water.
Explanation: Refer: <br> State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. Clearly statement III is not mentioned in the passage. <br> Thus only statements I and II can be treated as the suggestive measures as per the passage. <br> Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India's overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre's biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'precipitation' in the context of the passage?
Explanation: Refer: Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation,.. <br> Here precipitation is used in the sense of rain falling down from sky. <br> Hence option A is correct.
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