This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 21 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.
Prudent
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Cordial
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Tedious
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Grumble
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sturdy
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pernicious
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Recondite
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Intransigent
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical affairs.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To complain about something in a bad-tempered but typically quiet way.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Little known; difficult to understand; dealing with profound or abstruse subjects.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The state of being close to someone or something; proximity or nearness.
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.
It is our problem, not ____
Explanation: 'Theirs' is used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with two or more people or things previously mentioned. Hence it is the correct answer.
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.
Her son is ____ alcohol.
Explanation: 'Addicted to' means physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance and therefore the preposition used with 'addicted' is 'to'.
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.
We should definitely ____ that lake.
Explanation: A plural noun 'we' is followed by a plural verb. 'Visit' is a plural verb and therefore the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The recent film 'Secular India' has tried to keep the pot boiling for Muslim women's.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
Explanation: took to his heels: to run away.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
Explanation: have your cake and eat it too: to have or do two good things at the same time that are impossible to have or do at the same time.
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) The road/ (b) to famous monument/ (c) passes through a forest./ (d) No error
Explanation: to the
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) According to the Bible/ (b) it is meek and humble/ (c) who shall inherit the earth/ (d) No error
Explanation: it were
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) Troy was taken by Greeks/ (b) this formed the basis of a story/ (c) which has become famous./ (d) No error
Explanation: by the Greeks
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> Over the last 15-20 years, while India has been primarily focused on 'services', China started with 'manufacturing' and then quickly extended its focus to 'product' companies. As a result, in addition to being the manufacturing behemoth, China has also produced product brands like Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba, Spreadtrum, spanning hardware, software and ecommerce. <br><br> India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'. <br><br> Product-centric start-ups require totally different mindset and approach. They tend to take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and five to ten years before reaching profitability. This is quite a contrast from 'services' model that doesn't require lot of capital and usually make small but quick returns. But, product companies create lot more value and wealth. We must create Apple, Google, Amazon, Intel, Oracle, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Facebooks of the world. <br><br> In my view, successful start-ups require passionate and persuasive founders, great vision, innovative technology, strong team, patient capital, good market timing and a little bit of luck. India has no dearth of entrepreneurs, innovation, talent and markets. The biggest challenge for Indian start-ups today is lack of access to risk capital especially early to pre-revenue stage. This must be addressed quickly if we want to create high-value product growth engine. <br><br> Start-ups need different kinds and levels of capital through their life cycle, from conception to profitability. At the beginning, they need seed capital typically provided by founders and the so-called angel investors, ranging from $100,000 to US$1 million. <br><br> Then, start-ups need early stage investment from venture capitalists and corporate investors, ranging from $10 million to US$100 million through multiple rounds of equity financing. <br><br> They need late-stage capital from institutional investors, private equity firms and corporate investors to support revenue ramp, profitability and IPO, ranging in hundreds of millions of dollars through a combination of equity and debt financing. My perspective comes from my own experience with cofounding Soft Machines Inc, a semiconductor company developing advanced VISCTM Microprocessor architecture and System on Chip (SoC) solutions for smart client and cloud markets. <br><br> In India, at the moment, there seems to be a lot of appetite for participating in late-stage and mezzanine rounds by global investors such as Softbank, especially in the areas of e-commerce, social media and apps. Recent investments into Flipkart, Snapdeal, housing.com, are good examples. But, I see two issues with this trend. First, these are late-stage investments, for products are already proven in the market with some revenues and customer traction. Second, most of these investments are by global investors, which means return on these investments is not going to have domino effect on other start-ups. There also seem to be good number of angel investors, incubators and start-up villages to support very early and seed-stage capital. Of course, start-ups can benefit from more organized angel investors and government-driven grants along the lines of NSF and SBR grants in the US.
Why has the author suggested that 'Make in India' should not focus just on manufacturing but also on 'making products'? <br><br> i. To compete with Product giant China, India also should focus on making products rather than on manufacturing. <br><br> ii. To meet domestic demand and create wealth it is but imperative for India to focus on making products. <br><br> iii. To fulfil the dream of becoming world economic power India should follow the path adopted by China.
Explanation: Kindly refer to 'India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'.'
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> Over the last 15-20 years, while India has been primarily focused on 'services', China started with 'manufacturing' and then quickly extended its focus to 'product' companies. As a result, in addition to being the manufacturing behemoth, China has also produced product brands like Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba, Spreadtrum, spanning hardware, software and ecommerce. <br><br> India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'. <br><br> Product-centric start-ups require totally different mindset and approach. They tend to take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and five to ten years before reaching profitability. This is quite a contrast from 'services' model that doesn't require lot of capital and usually make small but quick returns. But, product companies create lot more value and wealth. We must create Apple, Google, Amazon, Intel, Oracle, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Facebooks of the world. <br><br> In my view, successful start-ups require passionate and persuasive founders, great vision, innovative technology, strong team, patient capital, good market timing and a little bit of luck. India has no dearth of entrepreneurs, innovation, talent and markets. The biggest challenge for Indian start-ups today is lack of access to risk capital especially early to pre-revenue stage. This must be addressed quickly if we want to create high-value product growth engine. <br><br> Start-ups need different kinds and levels of capital through their life cycle, from conception to profitability. At the beginning, they need seed capital typically provided by founders and the so-called angel investors, ranging from $100,000 to US$1 million. <br><br> Then, start-ups need early stage investment from venture capitalists and corporate investors, ranging from $10 million to US$100 million through multiple rounds of equity financing. <br><br> They need late-stage capital from institutional investors, private equity firms and corporate investors to support revenue ramp, profitability and IPO, ranging in hundreds of millions of dollars through a combination of equity and debt financing. My perspective comes from my own experience with cofounding Soft Machines Inc, a semiconductor company developing advanced VISCTM Microprocessor architecture and System on Chip (SoC) solutions for smart client and cloud markets. <br><br> In India, at the moment, there seems to be a lot of appetite for participating in late-stage and mezzanine rounds by global investors such as Softbank, especially in the areas of e-commerce, social media and apps. Recent investments into Flipkart, Snapdeal, housing.com, are good examples. But, I see two issues with this trend. First, these are late-stage investments, for products are already proven in the market with some revenues and customer traction. Second, most of these investments are by global investors, which means return on these investments is not going to have domino effect on other start-ups. There also seem to be good number of angel investors, incubators and start-up villages to support very early and seed-stage capital. Of course, start-ups can benefit from more organized angel investors and government-driven grants along the lines of NSF and SBR grants in the US.
Which of the following is the biggest challenge for Indian startups to create high-value product growth engine?
Explanation: It is clearly said in the 3rd sentence of the 4th paragraph that the biggest challenge for Indian start-ups is lack of access to risk capital especially early to prerevenue stage.
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> Over the last 15-20 years, while India has been primarily focused on 'services', China started with 'manufacturing' and then quickly extended its focus to 'product' companies. As a result, in addition to being the manufacturing behemoth, China has also produced product brands like Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba, Spreadtrum, spanning hardware, software and ecommerce. <br><br> India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'. <br><br> Product-centric start-ups require totally different mindset and approach. They tend to take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and five to ten years before reaching profitability. This is quite a contrast from 'services' model that doesn't require lot of capital and usually make small but quick returns. But, product companies create lot more value and wealth. We must create Apple, Google, Amazon, Intel, Oracle, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Facebooks of the world. <br><br> In my view, successful start-ups require passionate and persuasive founders, great vision, innovative technology, strong team, patient capital, good market timing and a little bit of luck. India has no dearth of entrepreneurs, innovation, talent and markets. The biggest challenge for Indian start-ups today is lack of access to risk capital especially early to pre-revenue stage. This must be addressed quickly if we want to create high-value product growth engine. <br><br> Start-ups need different kinds and levels of capital through their life cycle, from conception to profitability. At the beginning, they need seed capital typically provided by founders and the so-called angel investors, ranging from $100,000 to US$1 million. <br><br> Then, start-ups need early stage investment from venture capitalists and corporate investors, ranging from $10 million to US$100 million through multiple rounds of equity financing. <br><br> They need late-stage capital from institutional investors, private equity firms and corporate investors to support revenue ramp, profitability and IPO, ranging in hundreds of millions of dollars through a combination of equity and debt financing. My perspective comes from my own experience with cofounding Soft Machines Inc, a semiconductor company developing advanced VISCTM Microprocessor architecture and System on Chip (SoC) solutions for smart client and cloud markets. <br><br> In India, at the moment, there seems to be a lot of appetite for participating in late-stage and mezzanine rounds by global investors such as Softbank, especially in the areas of e-commerce, social media and apps. Recent investments into Flipkart, Snapdeal, housing.com, are good examples. But, I see two issues with this trend. First, these are late-stage investments, for products are already proven in the market with some revenues and customer traction. Second, most of these investments are by global investors, which means return on these investments is not going to have domino effect on other start-ups. There also seem to be good number of angel investors, incubators and start-up villages to support very early and seed-stage capital. Of course, start-ups can benefit from more organized angel investors and government-driven grants along the lines of NSF and SBR grants in the US.
Who among the following are angel investors? Answer in the context of the passage.
Explanation: In the passage there is no particular explanation about 'angel investors'
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> Over the last 15-20 years, while India has been primarily focused on 'services', China started with 'manufacturing' and then quickly extended its focus to 'product' companies. As a result, in addition to being the manufacturing behemoth, China has also produced product brands like Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba, Spreadtrum, spanning hardware, software and ecommerce. <br><br> India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'. <br><br> Product-centric start-ups require totally different mindset and approach. They tend to take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and five to ten years before reaching profitability. This is quite a contrast from 'services' model that doesn't require lot of capital and usually make small but quick returns. But, product companies create lot more value and wealth. We must create Apple, Google, Amazon, Intel, Oracle, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Facebooks of the world. <br><br> In my view, successful start-ups require passionate and persuasive founders, great vision, innovative technology, strong team, patient capital, good market timing and a little bit of luck. India has no dearth of entrepreneurs, innovation, talent and markets. The biggest challenge for Indian start-ups today is lack of access to risk capital especially early to pre-revenue stage. This must be addressed quickly if we want to create high-value product growth engine. <br><br> Start-ups need different kinds and levels of capital through their life cycle, from conception to profitability. At the beginning, they need seed capital typically provided by founders and the so-called angel investors, ranging from $100,000 to US$1 million. <br><br> Then, start-ups need early stage investment from venture capitalists and corporate investors, ranging from $10 million to US$100 million through multiple rounds of equity financing. <br><br> They need late-stage capital from institutional investors, private equity firms and corporate investors to support revenue ramp, profitability and IPO, ranging in hundreds of millions of dollars through a combination of equity and debt financing. My perspective comes from my own experience with cofounding Soft Machines Inc, a semiconductor company developing advanced VISCTM Microprocessor architecture and System on Chip (SoC) solutions for smart client and cloud markets. <br><br> In India, at the moment, there seems to be a lot of appetite for participating in late-stage and mezzanine rounds by global investors such as Softbank, especially in the areas of e-commerce, social media and apps. Recent investments into Flipkart, Snapdeal, housing.com, are good examples. But, I see two issues with this trend. First, these are late-stage investments, for products are already proven in the market with some revenues and customer traction. Second, most of these investments are by global investors, which means return on these investments is not going to have domino effect on other start-ups. There also seem to be good number of angel investors, incubators and start-up villages to support very early and seed-stage capital. Of course, start-ups can benefit from more organized angel investors and government-driven grants along the lines of NSF and SBR grants in the US.
Who among the following provide financial assistance to startups in the early stage of a company? <br><br> i. Corporate investors<br><br> ii. Venture capitalists<br><br> iii. Stage governments
Explanation: It is clearly said in the 6th paragraph that Corporate investors and Venture capitalists provide financial assistance to start-ups in the early stage of a company.
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> Over the last 15-20 years, while India has been primarily focused on 'services', China started with 'manufacturing' and then quickly extended its focus to 'product' companies. As a result, in addition to being the manufacturing behemoth, China has also produced product brands like Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba, Spreadtrum, spanning hardware, software and ecommerce. <br><br> India desperately needs to create several high-value product companies to meet domestic demand and create wealth. A strong product ecosystem drives healthy manufacturing industry as well. As such, 'Make in India' shouldn't be just about 'manufacturing' but also be about 'making products'. <br><br> Product-centric start-ups require totally different mindset and approach. They tend to take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and five to ten years before reaching profitability. This is quite a contrast from 'services' model that doesn't require lot of capital and usually make small but quick returns. But, product companies create lot more value and wealth. We must create Apple, Google, Amazon, Intel, Oracle, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Facebooks of the world. <br><br> In my view, successful start-ups require passionate and persuasive founders, great vision, innovative technology, strong team, patient capital, good market timing and a little bit of luck. India has no dearth of entrepreneurs, innovation, talent and markets. The biggest challenge for Indian start-ups today is lack of access to risk capital especially early to pre-revenue stage. This must be addressed quickly if we want to create high-value product growth engine. <br><br> Start-ups need different kinds and levels of capital through their life cycle, from conception to profitability. At the beginning, they need seed capital typically provided by founders and the so-called angel investors, ranging from $100,000 to US$1 million. <br><br> Then, start-ups need early stage investment from venture capitalists and corporate investors, ranging from $10 million to US$100 million through multiple rounds of equity financing. <br><br> They need late-stage capital from institutional investors, private equity firms and corporate investors to support revenue ramp, profitability and IPO, ranging in hundreds of millions of dollars through a combination of equity and debt financing. My perspective comes from my own experience with cofounding Soft Machines Inc, a semiconductor company developing advanced VISCTM Microprocessor architecture and System on Chip (SoC) solutions for smart client and cloud markets. <br><br> In India, at the moment, there seems to be a lot of appetite for participating in late-stage and mezzanine rounds by global investors such as Softbank, especially in the areas of e-commerce, social media and apps. Recent investments into Flipkart, Snapdeal, housing.com, are good examples. But, I see two issues with this trend. First, these are late-stage investments, for products are already proven in the market with some revenues and customer traction. Second, most of these investments are by global investors, which means return on these investments is not going to have domino effect on other start-ups. There also seem to be good number of angel investors, incubators and start-up villages to support very early and seed-stage capital. Of course, start-ups can benefit from more organized angel investors and government-driven grants along the lines of NSF and SBR grants in the US.
Find the incorrect statement on the basis of the given passage.
Explanation: Statement 'D' is not mentioned in the passage. <br><br> For statement 'A' kindly refer to the 1st sentence of the 2nd last paragraph. <br><br> For statement 'B' kindly refer to the 1st sentence of 1st paragraph. <br><br> For statement 'C' kindly refer to the 3rd paragraph. <br><br> For statement 'D' Kindly refer to the 1st paragraph.
30 questions in 15 minutes, All India rank, streak and explanations. Free: play it here after logging in, or in the app.
Free. Mobile number + OTP, no password.
