This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 16 October 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.
Concur
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Amiable
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Tepid
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Inhibit
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Succumb
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Prodigious
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Felicitous
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mendicant
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Be of the same opinion; agree.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who lives by begging; depending on others for a living.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Strongly reminiscent of or suggestive of something; having a pleasant fragrance.
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 verb present in the reporting speech is known as the ____
Explanation: Reporting speech is when you tell someone what someone else said. It involves changing the original words (direct speech) into indirect speech. <br><br> The question asks about the verb in the reporting speech. Let's define some terms first. <br><br> Reporting verb: This is the verb used to introduce the reported speech. Examples include 'said,' 'told,' 'asked,' 'explained,' etc. It indicates the action of speaking or communicating. <br><br> Reported verb: This is the verb in the reported speech itself. It is the verb from the original statement that gets changed when you shift from direct to indirect speech. For example, in the sentence 'He said, 'I am happy',' 'am' is the verb in direct speech and 'was' would be the reported verb in the indirect speech ('He said he was happy').<br><br> Option A: Verb: While this is a correct grammatical term, it's too general. The question specifically asks about the verb *within the context of reported speech*.<br><br> Option B: Reporting verb: This is the correct answer. The reporting verb is the verb that introduces the reported statement. It's the action of reporting what was said. <br><br> Option C: Reported verb: This is the verb in the reported clause, not the verb that introduces the reported speech. <br><br> Option D: Reporting speech: This refers to the entire indirect statement, not just the verb within it.
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.
Nowadays slanderous attacks ____ common in politics, and people do not bother to tell lies.
Explanation: When deciding whether to use 'is' or 'are', look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use 'is'. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use 'are'.
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.
Rahul and his friends ____ also invited to the party.
Explanation: In such sentences where an individual is mentioned along with a group, we check the subject-predicate relation and try to figure out which is the subject. Like here Rahul and his friends are the focus of the sentence or the subject therefore the verb used will be plural. As a number of individuals are being discussed. Hence, 'were' is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
Explanation: give a wide berth: to avoid a person or place.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Turban is in vogue in some communities.
Explanation: in vogue: a fashion or general liking, especially one that is temporary.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
Explanation: cut to the quick: deeply wound or distress.
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.
If you choose to grow plants in containers, (a)/ try not only to provide sufficient soil area (b) / but check the condition of the plants regularly (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: but also
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.
As fond as I am of music, (a)/ I am so conscious of my ignorance (b)/ in the art (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: I am very conscious
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 there were nothing unusual to look forward (a)/ one wouldn't want to get up (b)/ in the morning, would they? (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: would any one
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br> <br> India's economic growth is now much more closely linked to the state of the rural economy than it ever was. Sustaining a 7.5 per cent growth in GDP would be contingent on higher growth in rural household consumption. <br><br> Rural expenditure grew 5.7 per cent annually during 2005-15 - against 5 per cent annual growth in the preceding decade - as the government increased social sector spending during the last 10 years. <br><br> However, the average rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) at Rs. 1,430 is still about half the average urban MPCE of Rs. 2,630. <br><br> A higher social sector spend by the government is the key to India's sustained high economic growth, as it would cut rural populace's social expenditure burden, leaving them with more disposable income to buy consumer goods, clothes and vehicles. <br><br> The government's employment scheme, for instance, had significant contribution in raising disposable income among rural households. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) generated 230.46 crore 'person days' of employment in 2012-13. Two years later, in 2014- 15, this fell to 166.36 crore person-days of employment, as the government cut social-sector allocation. <br><br> The average NREGA wage being at Rs. 152 per day, a similar employment level in 2014-15 as that in 2012-13 would result in additional rural income generation of more than Rs. 9,700 crore, calculated for the gap of 64.1 core person-days. <br><br> The number of households that completed 100 days of employment under the NREGA in 2012-13 was at 50 lakhs. This fell by half in 2014-15 to 25 lakhs households. It shows the enormity of the impact that increased focus on one scheme alone can have. <br><br> Further, other social sector spend by the government through various schemes for health, education, rural housing, rural electrification, agriculture and financial inclusion would reduce rural households' expenditure burden on social goods and services. <br><br> This, in turn, would lead to increased spending on apparel and footwear, FMCG, consumer services and consumer durables. The spending pattern in rural areas too would depend on households' income category (lower, middle and higher). <br><br> According to India Brand Equity Foundation, the rural FMCG market has been growing at around 13 per cent per year over the past five years. It is expected to reach $100 billion in next 10 years, from $19 billion in 2014-15. <br><br> Such growth is possible only with sustained growth in rural economy and households' disposable income. <br><br> In the last few years, rural households have shown a trend of increasing spending on apparel and footwear, which were hitherto more of semi-urban and urban characteristics. <br><br> This segment is expected to see decent growth in coming years in rural markets, specifically in ready-to-stitch and ready-to-wear wear clothes, T-shirts, denims, sandals, etc. <br><br> The rural consumer durable market is roughly 35 per cent of the overall $10-billion market as of 2014-15. This segment is expected to see higher volume growth in rural areas as the urban markets are getting saturated, and the next cycle of growth there would come from replacements and upgrades. <br><br> In rural markets, the demand is expected to rise for items such as refrigerators, two-wheelers and other consumer electronic goods. <br><br> The recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister indicate a policy shift towards looking at increased spending on social schemes and targeted subsidies for the needy. <br><br> Such measures will spur rural economy and can have a positive impact on sectors such as consumer goods, apparel and footwear, consumer durables and services.
What has been the latest expenditure trend in the last few years? Answer in the context of the passage. <br> I. Decreased spending on consumer goods and services. <br> II. Decreased social sector spending on rural electrification and financial inclusion. <br> III. Increasing spending on apparel and footwear in rural households.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br> <br> India's economic growth is now much more closely linked to the state of the rural economy than it ever was. Sustaining a 7.5 per cent growth in GDP would be contingent on higher growth in rural household consumption. <br><br> Rural expenditure grew 5.7 per cent annually during 2005-15 - against 5 per cent annual growth in the preceding decade - as the government increased social sector spending during the last 10 years. <br><br> However, the average rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) at Rs. 1,430 is still about half the average urban MPCE of Rs. 2,630. <br><br> A higher social sector spend by the government is the key to India's sustained high economic growth, as it would cut rural populace's social expenditure burden, leaving them with more disposable income to buy consumer goods, clothes and vehicles. <br><br> The government's employment scheme, for instance, had significant contribution in raising disposable income among rural households. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) generated 230.46 crore 'person days' of employment in 2012-13. Two years later, in 2014- 15, this fell to 166.36 crore person-days of employment, as the government cut social-sector allocation. <br><br> The average NREGA wage being at Rs. 152 per day, a similar employment level in 2014-15 as that in 2012-13 would result in additional rural income generation of more than Rs. 9,700 crore, calculated for the gap of 64.1 core person-days. <br><br> The number of households that completed 100 days of employment under the NREGA in 2012-13 was at 50 lakhs. This fell by half in 2014-15 to 25 lakhs households. It shows the enormity of the impact that increased focus on one scheme alone can have. <br><br> Further, other social sector spend by the government through various schemes for health, education, rural housing, rural electrification, agriculture and financial inclusion would reduce rural households' expenditure burden on social goods and services. <br><br> This, in turn, would lead to increased spending on apparel and footwear, FMCG, consumer services and consumer durables. The spending pattern in rural areas too would depend on households' income category (lower, middle and higher). <br><br> According to India Brand Equity Foundation, the rural FMCG market has been growing at around 13 per cent per year over the past five years. It is expected to reach $100 billion in next 10 years, from $19 billion in 2014-15. <br><br> Such growth is possible only with sustained growth in rural economy and households' disposable income. <br><br> In the last few years, rural households have shown a trend of increasing spending on apparel and footwear, which were hitherto more of semi-urban and urban characteristics. <br><br> This segment is expected to see decent growth in coming years in rural markets, specifically in ready-to-stitch and ready-to-wear wear clothes, T-shirts, denims, sandals, etc. <br><br> The rural consumer durable market is roughly 35 per cent of the overall $10-billion market as of 2014-15. This segment is expected to see higher volume growth in rural areas as the urban markets are getting saturated, and the next cycle of growth there would come from replacements and upgrades. <br><br> In rural markets, the demand is expected to rise for items such as refrigerators, two-wheelers and other consumer electronic goods. <br><br> The recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister indicate a policy shift towards looking at increased spending on social schemes and targeted subsidies for the needy. <br><br> Such measures will spur rural economy and can have a positive impact on sectors such as consumer goods, apparel and footwear, consumer durables and services.
How can higher social sector spending by the government boost sustainable economic growth? <br> I. By providing additional income opportunity. <br> II. By cutting down rural populace's social expenditure burden. <br> III. By hoarding remissible income to promote consumerism.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br> <br> India's economic growth is now much more closely linked to the state of the rural economy than it ever was. Sustaining a 7.5 per cent growth in GDP would be contingent on higher growth in rural household consumption. <br><br> Rural expenditure grew 5.7 per cent annually during 2005-15 - against 5 per cent annual growth in the preceding decade - as the government increased social sector spending during the last 10 years. <br><br> However, the average rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) at Rs. 1,430 is still about half the average urban MPCE of Rs. 2,630. <br><br> A higher social sector spend by the government is the key to India's sustained high economic growth, as it would cut rural populace's social expenditure burden, leaving them with more disposable income to buy consumer goods, clothes and vehicles. <br><br> The government's employment scheme, for instance, had significant contribution in raising disposable income among rural households. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) generated 230.46 crore 'person days' of employment in 2012-13. Two years later, in 2014- 15, this fell to 166.36 crore person-days of employment, as the government cut social-sector allocation. <br><br> The average NREGA wage being at Rs. 152 per day, a similar employment level in 2014-15 as that in 2012-13 would result in additional rural income generation of more than Rs. 9,700 crore, calculated for the gap of 64.1 core person-days. <br><br> The number of households that completed 100 days of employment under the NREGA in 2012-13 was at 50 lakhs. This fell by half in 2014-15 to 25 lakhs households. It shows the enormity of the impact that increased focus on one scheme alone can have. <br><br> Further, other social sector spend by the government through various schemes for health, education, rural housing, rural electrification, agriculture and financial inclusion would reduce rural households' expenditure burden on social goods and services. <br><br> This, in turn, would lead to increased spending on apparel and footwear, FMCG, consumer services and consumer durables. The spending pattern in rural areas too would depend on households' income category (lower, middle and higher). <br><br> According to India Brand Equity Foundation, the rural FMCG market has been growing at around 13 per cent per year over the past five years. It is expected to reach $100 billion in next 10 years, from $19 billion in 2014-15. <br><br> Such growth is possible only with sustained growth in rural economy and households' disposable income. <br><br> In the last few years, rural households have shown a trend of increasing spending on apparel and footwear, which were hitherto more of semi-urban and urban characteristics. <br><br> This segment is expected to see decent growth in coming years in rural markets, specifically in ready-to-stitch and ready-to-wear wear clothes, T-shirts, denims, sandals, etc. <br><br> The rural consumer durable market is roughly 35 per cent of the overall $10-billion market as of 2014-15. This segment is expected to see higher volume growth in rural areas as the urban markets are getting saturated, and the next cycle of growth there would come from replacements and upgrades. <br><br> In rural markets, the demand is expected to rise for items such as refrigerators, two-wheelers and other consumer electronic goods. <br><br> The recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister indicate a policy shift towards looking at increased spending on social schemes and targeted subsidies for the needy. <br><br> Such measures will spur rural economy and can have a positive impact on sectors such as consumer goods, apparel and footwear, consumer durables and services.
What is/are true about rural market?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br> <br> India's economic growth is now much more closely linked to the state of the rural economy than it ever was. Sustaining a 7.5 per cent growth in GDP would be contingent on higher growth in rural household consumption. <br><br> Rural expenditure grew 5.7 per cent annually during 2005-15 - against 5 per cent annual growth in the preceding decade - as the government increased social sector spending during the last 10 years. <br><br> However, the average rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) at Rs. 1,430 is still about half the average urban MPCE of Rs. 2,630. <br><br> A higher social sector spend by the government is the key to India's sustained high economic growth, as it would cut rural populace's social expenditure burden, leaving them with more disposable income to buy consumer goods, clothes and vehicles. <br><br> The government's employment scheme, for instance, had significant contribution in raising disposable income among rural households. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) generated 230.46 crore 'person days' of employment in 2012-13. Two years later, in 2014- 15, this fell to 166.36 crore person-days of employment, as the government cut social-sector allocation. <br><br> The average NREGA wage being at Rs. 152 per day, a similar employment level in 2014-15 as that in 2012-13 would result in additional rural income generation of more than Rs. 9,700 crore, calculated for the gap of 64.1 core person-days. <br><br> The number of households that completed 100 days of employment under the NREGA in 2012-13 was at 50 lakhs. This fell by half in 2014-15 to 25 lakhs households. It shows the enormity of the impact that increased focus on one scheme alone can have. <br><br> Further, other social sector spend by the government through various schemes for health, education, rural housing, rural electrification, agriculture and financial inclusion would reduce rural households' expenditure burden on social goods and services. <br><br> This, in turn, would lead to increased spending on apparel and footwear, FMCG, consumer services and consumer durables. The spending pattern in rural areas too would depend on households' income category (lower, middle and higher). <br><br> According to India Brand Equity Foundation, the rural FMCG market has been growing at around 13 per cent per year over the past five years. It is expected to reach $100 billion in next 10 years, from $19 billion in 2014-15. <br><br> Such growth is possible only with sustained growth in rural economy and households' disposable income. <br><br> In the last few years, rural households have shown a trend of increasing spending on apparel and footwear, which were hitherto more of semi-urban and urban characteristics. <br><br> This segment is expected to see decent growth in coming years in rural markets, specifically in ready-to-stitch and ready-to-wear wear clothes, T-shirts, denims, sandals, etc. <br><br> The rural consumer durable market is roughly 35 per cent of the overall $10-billion market as of 2014-15. This segment is expected to see higher volume growth in rural areas as the urban markets are getting saturated, and the next cycle of growth there would come from replacements and upgrades. <br><br> In rural markets, the demand is expected to rise for items such as refrigerators, two-wheelers and other consumer electronic goods. <br><br> The recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister indicate a policy shift towards looking at increased spending on social schemes and targeted subsidies for the needy. <br><br> Such measures will spur rural economy and can have a positive impact on sectors such as consumer goods, apparel and footwear, consumer durables and services.
What is/are the moot point(s) of the recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister? Answer in the context of the passage. <br> I. Increased spending on social schemes. <br> II. Increased focus on boosting urban income and consumption. <br> III. Increased focus on targeted subsidies for the poor.
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. Some words in the passage are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br> <br> India's economic growth is now much more closely linked to the state of the rural economy than it ever was. Sustaining a 7.5 per cent growth in GDP would be contingent on higher growth in rural household consumption. <br><br> Rural expenditure grew 5.7 per cent annually during 2005-15 - against 5 per cent annual growth in the preceding decade - as the government increased social sector spending during the last 10 years. <br><br> However, the average rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) at Rs. 1,430 is still about half the average urban MPCE of Rs. 2,630. <br><br> A higher social sector spend by the government is the key to India's sustained high economic growth, as it would cut rural populace's social expenditure burden, leaving them with more disposable income to buy consumer goods, clothes and vehicles. <br><br> The government's employment scheme, for instance, had significant contribution in raising disposable income among rural households. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) generated 230.46 crore 'person days' of employment in 2012-13. Two years later, in 2014- 15, this fell to 166.36 crore person-days of employment, as the government cut social-sector allocation. <br><br> The average NREGA wage being at Rs. 152 per day, a similar employment level in 2014-15 as that in 2012-13 would result in additional rural income generation of more than Rs. 9,700 crore, calculated for the gap of 64.1 core person-days. <br><br> The number of households that completed 100 days of employment under the NREGA in 2012-13 was at 50 lakhs. This fell by half in 2014-15 to 25 lakhs households. It shows the enormity of the impact that increased focus on one scheme alone can have. <br><br> Further, other social sector spend by the government through various schemes for health, education, rural housing, rural electrification, agriculture and financial inclusion would reduce rural households' expenditure burden on social goods and services. <br><br> This, in turn, would lead to increased spending on apparel and footwear, FMCG, consumer services and consumer durables. The spending pattern in rural areas too would depend on households' income category (lower, middle and higher). <br><br> According to India Brand Equity Foundation, the rural FMCG market has been growing at around 13 per cent per year over the past five years. It is expected to reach $100 billion in next 10 years, from $19 billion in 2014-15. <br><br> Such growth is possible only with sustained growth in rural economy and households' disposable income. <br><br> In the last few years, rural households have shown a trend of increasing spending on apparel and footwear, which were hitherto more of semi-urban and urban characteristics. <br><br> This segment is expected to see decent growth in coming years in rural markets, specifically in ready-to-stitch and ready-to-wear wear clothes, T-shirts, denims, sandals, etc. <br><br> The rural consumer durable market is roughly 35 per cent of the overall $10-billion market as of 2014-15. This segment is expected to see higher volume growth in rural areas as the urban markets are getting saturated, and the next cycle of growth there would come from replacements and upgrades. <br><br> In rural markets, the demand is expected to rise for items such as refrigerators, two-wheelers and other consumer electronic goods. <br><br> The recent media interactions and public speeches of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister indicate a policy shift towards looking at increased spending on social schemes and targeted subsidies for the needy. <br><br> Such measures will spur rural economy and can have a positive impact on sectors such as consumer goods, apparel and footwear, consumer durables and services.
Which of the following is/are not true according to the passage?
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