This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 5 August 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.
Adversely
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Isolation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Apprehension
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Spurred
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Orchestrated
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Scrutiny
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Looming
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Detained
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
In a way that has a negative or harmful effect
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Liable to happen soon.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Becoming smaller in size or amount.
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.
He just cannot sleep. He spent ____ lying awake in the bed.
Explanation: Whole -- all of; entire. <br> He just cannot sleep. He spent whole night lying awake in the bed.
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.
The cat jumped ____ the table.
Explanation: Solution: Preposition is a part of speech that determines the position of the subject or object in terms of its location. It often follows the verb. In the given sentence 'cat' is the subject and 'table' the object. Since 'jumped' is the verb the preposition will determine the location of the cat with respect to the table.If the cat is below the table it will jump 'upon' the table. If the cat is on the table it can still jump 'on' it or 'down' it. <br> The cat jumped upon the table.
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.
Opposite of 'Stale' in meaning is ____
Explanation: Opposite of 'Stale' in meaning is Fresh
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several persons lost their lives.
Explanation: at random: without a particular method, pattern, or purpose.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood.
Explanation: flesh and blood: someone from your family.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
Explanation: put a spoke in my wheel: prevent someone from carrying out a plan.
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.
Both the alternatives have their merits and demerits (a)/ when it comes (b)/ to their actual implementation (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: when they come
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 discourse reflects the speaker's insight (a)/ in the subject (b)/ which stems out from the experience and original thinking (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: from his experience and original
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.
No slogan was so popular (a)/ in the poorer population as Garabi-Hatao (b)/ which reflected the government policies (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: No slogan was as popular
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India's social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone.
Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br> I. Old age security is not considered a family subject now-a-days. <br> II. Old age pension should be adjusted as per the increasing cost of living standards. <br> III. The government has decided to give allowance to government employees to look after dependent aged parents.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India's social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone.
Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br> I. Fifty-three per cent of the elderly find it difficult to utilize social security schemes of the government. <br> II. Agewell Foundation recommended various measures to provide social security to the women and children. <br> III. Population of aged people is declining day by day.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India's social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone.
Identify the word that is not similar in meaning to the word given below. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct. <br><br> <strong>BENCHMARK</strong>
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India's social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone.
As per the passage, which of the following recommendations were given by the Agewell Foundation to ensure social security to the elderly?
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br> Financial and social security are interlinked. Old-age social security is considered a family subject, as most people live with their children in old age. With rapid increase in population of older persons and a changing socio-economic scenario, issues concerning old people are now also being included in social security schemes. <br><br> Generally, India's social security schemes cover initiatives for the elderly such as retirement pension, family pension, widow pension, old-age pension, health insurance and medical benefits, disability benefits and gratuity. Largely, the study found out that 77% of old men and 50% of old women are utilising some form of social security. However, 53% of the elderly find it difficult in utilizing the social security schemes and 79% found these are not sufficient to meet their basic needs. The majority of the elderly are illiterate and partially or totally dependent on others for their economic needs. <br><br> On the basis of survey findings and observations, the Agewell Foundation has recommended the government to ensure maximum coverage under existing and/or new social security schemes. The organization has recommended that there should be dedicated healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas for the elderly. Old-age pension should be benchmarked to the increasing cost of living and the provisions for tax incentives for younger people should be tied to looking after dependent senior citizens. The foundation has also recommended that there should be provisions for a dependent ageing parent allowance for employees in the government sector. There should be some kind of financial incentive for setting up a network of caregivers for the elderly at the block level to assist older persons living alone.
Which of the following statements is/are not true with respect to the passage?
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