This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 13 September 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.
Mutiny
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Federal
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Prestigious
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Rigorously
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Deemed
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Substantial
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Recruited
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Convict
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
In a strict, thorough, and accurate manner.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
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 shall finish ____ who are absent.
Explanation: First, let's define the terms involved. Pronouns are words that replace nouns. In this case, we need a pronoun that refers to people who are absent. <br> Option A, 'him,' is a singular pronoun, referring to one male person. This is incorrect because the sentence implies multiple absent people. <br> Option B, 'them,' is a plural pronoun, referring to multiple people. While grammatically correct in terms of plurality, it lacks the specific demonstrative quality needed. <br> Option D, 'these,' is a plural demonstrative pronoun that refers to things nearby. It's inappropriate here as it doesn't specify a distance or location related to the absent people. <br> Option C, 'those,' is the correct choice. 'Those' is a plural demonstrative pronoun that refers to people or things that are at a distance (physically or figuratively). Since the absent individuals are not present, 'those' accurately indicates them. The sentence is correctly completed as: 'I shall finish those who are absent.' This clearly identifies the group of people the speaker will finish the task for.
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.
____ dogs can make friendship with cats.
Explanation: We use little with uncountable nouns. We use few with plural countable nouns. They are used in formal contexts: <br> I'm not very happy about it but I suppose I have little choice. <br> Few cities anywhere in Europe can match the cultural richness of Berlin.
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 rode my bike, ____ has a headlight, home in the dark.
Explanation: 'which' is a determiner pronoun asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set. It is the suitable word to use in the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.
Explanation: to bell the cat: to attempt or agree to attempt an impossibly difficult task that if achieved, will benefit the entire community.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
Explanation: On the wane: to decrease gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is leaving the country for a good.
Explanation: The sentence 'He is leaving the country for good' is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase where the meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. <br> The phrase 'for good' doesn't mean 'for a good reason' or 'for a charitable purpose.' <br> Instead, 'for good' means permanently or forever. <br> Therefore, the sentence implies that the person is leaving the country and will not return. <br> Let's look at the options: <br> Option A: 'for better prospects' suggests he's leaving for opportunities. <br> Option B: 'for a good cause' means he's leaving for a worthy reason. <br> Option C: 'forever' accurately reflects the meaning of 'for good'.<br> Option D: 'for others' good' implies he's leaving to benefit others. <br> Only option C correctly explains the idiom.
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.
(a) Rishav was entrusted with/ (b) the task of coordinating yesterday's programme, (c) but due to certain difficulties/ (d) he does not do it.
Explanation: did not
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.
(a) How long/ (b) were you/ (c) learning English for?/ (d) No error.
Explanation: have you been
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.
(a) if any one could answer the question, /(b)'what makes a person feel lonely'/ (c) one of the gteat mystries of human's heart would be solved (d) No error.
Explanation: human heart
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Urbanisation is a positive phenomenon provided the cities are able to the harness its potential. A recently public published UN-Habitat global report on human settlements shows that not many cities in developing countries such as India have managed to do this. Indian cities struggle to manage the swelling numbers. They tend to have inadequate infrastructure poor mobility and a lack of affordable housing. The challenge they face is two fold efforts to distribute growth across urban centres have been inadequate and the urban planning practices are outdated. <br><br> Much attention is paid to mega cities, leaving the smaller cities largely unattended. Of the 5161, urban centres, as the eleventh five year plan points out, only 1500 have some form of plan to mange their growth. With quality of life suffering and the smaller cities, more people tend to move to the metros, burdening them further. Although, the need for developing small and mediumsize towns was highlighted as early as 1988, by the first National Commission on Urbanisation, not much has happened on that front. As for the bigger cities, the additional attention and the presence of a master plan have not necessarily meant improvement, Managing a city through a single unified master plan has failed to deliver. The reason for this, aside from poor implementation, is that the plans are conceptually flawed. <br><br> Indian cities are complex composites. Alongside the formal city exists a large and an equally important informal city inhabited by the poor. Even the formal city is composed of many parts such as the historical core. The colonial enclave and new areas of post-independence growth. Not withstanding these differences, the master plan tends to paint the city with a single brush, favouring the new formal areas and ignoring the informal. This has fragmented cities further and skewed development in favour of new areas. The recommendations in the UN-Habitat report do offer a way forward. The suggestion to implement the strategic spatial planning system should be immediately adopted. Unlike the master plan, such innovations recognise the intra-city difference better and help focus on priority aspects or areas. They should help eventually to mitigate spatial inequalities, integrate infrastructure and evolve compact city forms that will optimise travelling within the city. Simultaneously, the institutional framework for planning should be strengthened with an emphasis on people's participation and regional networking. Earnest implementation and regular monitoring of the plans are equally vital for reaping the benefits of planning.
It is implied in the passage that
Explanation: The answer is hidden in the first two lines. The cities of developing countries have not actually made use of the concept of urbanisation.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Urbanisation is a positive phenomenon provided the cities are able to the harness its potential. A recently public published UN-Habitat global report on human settlements shows that not many cities in developing countries such as India have managed to do this. Indian cities struggle to manage the swelling numbers. They tend to have inadequate infrastructure poor mobility and a lack of affordable housing. The challenge they face is two fold efforts to distribute growth across urban centres have been inadequate and the urban planning practices are outdated. <br><br> Much attention is paid to mega cities, leaving the smaller cities largely unattended. Of the 5161, urban centres, as the eleventh five year plan points out, only 1500 have some form of plan to mange their growth. With quality of life suffering and the smaller cities, more people tend to move to the metros, burdening them further. Although, the need for developing small and mediumsize towns was highlighted as early as 1988, by the first National Commission on Urbanisation, not much has happened on that front. As for the bigger cities, the additional attention and the presence of a master plan have not necessarily meant improvement, Managing a city through a single unified master plan has failed to deliver. The reason for this, aside from poor implementation, is that the plans are conceptually flawed. <br><br> Indian cities are complex composites. Alongside the formal city exists a large and an equally important informal city inhabited by the poor. Even the formal city is composed of many parts such as the historical core. The colonial enclave and new areas of post-independence growth. Not withstanding these differences, the master plan tends to paint the city with a single brush, favouring the new formal areas and ignoring the informal. This has fragmented cities further and skewed development in favour of new areas. The recommendations in the UN-Habitat report do offer a way forward. The suggestion to implement the strategic spatial planning system should be immediately adopted. Unlike the master plan, such innovations recognise the intra-city difference better and help focus on priority aspects or areas. They should help eventually to mitigate spatial inequalities, integrate infrastructure and evolve compact city forms that will optimise travelling within the city. Simultaneously, the institutional framework for planning should be strengthened with an emphasis on people's participation and regional networking. Earnest implementation and regular monitoring of the plans are equally vital for reaping the benefits of planning.
What, according to the author, are the main components of a 'formal city'?
Explanation: The following line of the passage 'Even the formal city is composed many parts such as the historical core, the colonial endivia and new areas of postindependence growth' implies that the option A is correct.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Urbanisation is a positive phenomenon provided the cities are able to the harness its potential. A recently public published UN-Habitat global report on human settlements shows that not many cities in developing countries such as India have managed to do this. Indian cities struggle to manage the swelling numbers. They tend to have inadequate infrastructure poor mobility and a lack of affordable housing. The challenge they face is two fold efforts to distribute growth across urban centres have been inadequate and the urban planning practices are outdated. <br><br> Much attention is paid to mega cities, leaving the smaller cities largely unattended. Of the 5161, urban centres, as the eleventh five year plan points out, only 1500 have some form of plan to mange their growth. With quality of life suffering and the smaller cities, more people tend to move to the metros, burdening them further. Although, the need for developing small and mediumsize towns was highlighted as early as 1988, by the first National Commission on Urbanisation, not much has happened on that front. As for the bigger cities, the additional attention and the presence of a master plan have not necessarily meant improvement, Managing a city through a single unified master plan has failed to deliver. The reason for this, aside from poor implementation, is that the plans are conceptually flawed. <br><br> Indian cities are complex composites. Alongside the formal city exists a large and an equally important informal city inhabited by the poor. Even the formal city is composed of many parts such as the historical core. The colonial enclave and new areas of post-independence growth. Not withstanding these differences, the master plan tends to paint the city with a single brush, favouring the new formal areas and ignoring the informal. This has fragmented cities further and skewed development in favour of new areas. The recommendations in the UN-Habitat report do offer a way forward. The suggestion to implement the strategic spatial planning system should be immediately adopted. Unlike the master plan, such innovations recognise the intra-city difference better and help focus on priority aspects or areas. They should help eventually to mitigate spatial inequalities, integrate infrastructure and evolve compact city forms that will optimise travelling within the city. Simultaneously, the institutional framework for planning should be strengthened with an emphasis on people's participation and regional networking. Earnest implementation and regular monitoring of the plans are equally vital for reaping the benefits of planning.
Which one or more of the following factor is/are recommended by the UN-Habitat report as essential for planned urbanisation and growth? <br> i. The master plan proposed by the first, National Commission on urbanisation. <br> ii. The strategic spatial planning system. <br> iii. A strong institutional framework for planning encouraging people's participation. <br> Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Explanation: It is nowhere mentioned in the passage, that planned urbanisation and growth can be achieved by the master plan proposed by the first national commission on urbanisation.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Urbanisation is a positive phenomenon provided the cities are able to the harness its potential. A recently public published UN-Habitat global report on human settlements shows that not many cities in developing countries such as India have managed to do this. Indian cities struggle to manage the swelling numbers. They tend to have inadequate infrastructure poor mobility and a lack of affordable housing. The challenge they face is two fold efforts to distribute growth across urban centres have been inadequate and the urban planning practices are outdated. <br><br> Much attention is paid to mega cities, leaving the smaller cities largely unattended. Of the 5161, urban centres, as the eleventh five year plan points out, only 1500 have some form of plan to mange their growth. With quality of life suffering and the smaller cities, more people tend to move to the metros, burdening them further. Although, the need for developing small and mediumsize towns was highlighted as early as 1988, by the first National Commission on Urbanisation, not much has happened on that front. As for the bigger cities, the additional attention and the presence of a master plan have not necessarily meant improvement, Managing a city through a single unified master plan has failed to deliver. The reason for this, aside from poor implementation, is that the plans are conceptually flawed. <br><br> Indian cities are complex composites. Alongside the formal city exists a large and an equally important informal city inhabited by the poor. Even the formal city is composed of many parts such as the historical core. The colonial enclave and new areas of post-independence growth. Not withstanding these differences, the master plan tends to paint the city with a single brush, favouring the new formal areas and ignoring the informal. This has fragmented cities further and skewed development in favour of new areas. The recommendations in the UN-Habitat report do offer a way forward. The suggestion to implement the strategic spatial planning system should be immediately adopted. Unlike the master plan, such innovations recognise the intra-city difference better and help focus on priority aspects or areas. They should help eventually to mitigate spatial inequalities, integrate infrastructure and evolve compact city forms that will optimise travelling within the city. Simultaneously, the institutional framework for planning should be strengthened with an emphasis on people's participation and regional networking. Earnest implementation and regular monitoring of the plans are equally vital for reaping the benefits of planning.
The caption that aptly sums up the contents of this passage is
Explanation: The best suitable caption according to the contents of the passage is option A.
Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Urbanisation is a positive phenomenon provided the cities are able to the harness its potential. A recently public published UN-Habitat global report on human settlements shows that not many cities in developing countries such as India have managed to do this. Indian cities struggle to manage the swelling numbers. They tend to have inadequate infrastructure poor mobility and a lack of affordable housing. The challenge they face is two fold efforts to distribute growth across urban centres have been inadequate and the urban planning practices are outdated. <br><br> Much attention is paid to mega cities, leaving the smaller cities largely unattended. Of the 5161, urban centres, as the eleventh five year plan points out, only 1500 have some form of plan to mange their growth. With quality of life suffering and the smaller cities, more people tend to move to the metros, burdening them further. Although, the need for developing small and mediumsize towns was highlighted as early as 1988, by the first National Commission on Urbanisation, not much has happened on that front. As for the bigger cities, the additional attention and the presence of a master plan have not necessarily meant improvement, Managing a city through a single unified master plan has failed to deliver. The reason for this, aside from poor implementation, is that the plans are conceptually flawed. <br><br> Indian cities are complex composites. Alongside the formal city exists a large and an equally important informal city inhabited by the poor. Even the formal city is composed of many parts such as the historical core. The colonial enclave and new areas of post-independence growth. Not withstanding these differences, the master plan tends to paint the city with a single brush, favouring the new formal areas and ignoring the informal. This has fragmented cities further and skewed development in favour of new areas. The recommendations in the UN-Habitat report do offer a way forward. The suggestion to implement the strategic spatial planning system should be immediately adopted. Unlike the master plan, such innovations recognise the intra-city difference better and help focus on priority aspects or areas. They should help eventually to mitigate spatial inequalities, integrate infrastructure and evolve compact city forms that will optimise travelling within the city. Simultaneously, the institutional framework for planning should be strengthened with an emphasis on people's participation and regional networking. Earnest implementation and regular monitoring of the plans are equally vital for reaping the benefits of planning.
Why has the master plan to manage a city failed? <br> i. The officers concerned did not respond to the government's directive. <br> ii. The plans were not acted upon in a proper manner. <br> iii. The plans did have mistakes in them.
Explanation: The 2nd and 3rd statements can easily be inferred from the last two sentences of the 2nd paragraph.
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