This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 24 December 2025, the same 26 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.
Circadian
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Perquisite
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Plebiscite
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Verbatim
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Subaltern
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Minutiae
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cabal
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Purview
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A benefit or privilege received as part of a job or position, in addition to regular pay.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
In exactly the same words as were originally used.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Lower in rank or position; of inferior status.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Divide into two parts or branches.
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.
Is this the bus, .......... goes to the Sadar Bazar?
Explanation: We use 'which' in questions as a determiner and interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information. <br> Example: 'Which car are we going in?'
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 company ........ of its stakeholders.
Explanation: In the given sentence, we have used subject-verb agreement. <br> In subject-verb agreement if the subject is singular then the verb should also be singular. If the subject is plural, then the verb should also be plural. <br> Here, 'company' is a singular entity and hence, we have used 'thinks', a singular verb. <br>
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.
A man who always...... at the faults of his children is their worst enemy.
Explanation: Correct Answer: B. connives<br> Definition of Connive: To connive means to secretly allow or be involved in (something wrong or dishonest); to conspire. It implies a deliberate closing of one's eyes to wrongdoing, often for selfish reasons. <br> Explanation: The sentence describes a man whose actions negatively impact his children. The word connives perfectly fits this context. A man who secretly allows or participates in overlooking his children's faults is, in effect, enabling them to continue making those mistakes and hindering their growth. This makes him their worst enemy, not in a literal sense, but in terms of his detrimental influence. <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> A. appears: To appear at faults suggests merely noticing the faults, which doesn't necessarily imply a negative impact. <br> C. happy: A man being happy at his children's faults is unusual and doesn't fit the context. The sentence needs a word implying harmful behavior. <br> D. abstain: To abstain means to refrain from doing something. A man abstaining from pointing out his children's faults might be interpreted as neglecting his role, but it does not necessarily imply that he is their worst enemy. Conniving implies active, harmful participation, whereas abstaining is a passive choice.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To hit the nail on the head
Explanation: To hit the nail on the head: to do exactly the right thing.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To be at one's finger's ends
Explanation: To be at one's finger's ends: to be thoroughly familiar with.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To mind one's P's and Q's
Explanation: To mind one's P's and Q's: be precise and careful in one's behavior and speech.
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.
After he had apologised to the magistrate profusely (a)/ for having broke his promise (b)/ the magistrate was happy to forgive him (c)/ No error (d)
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 study of the moon confirms that (a)/ it differs chemically from earth in strange way (b)/ and these differences create real problems not only for scientists but also for human beings (c)/ No error (d)
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 body of volunteers have been organised (a)/ to help the refugees (b)/ in their struggle for survival (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br><br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. It is the science of measuring the earth using sensors mounted on high-flying aircrafts or satellites. These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. Since natural resources are not uniformly distributed and are spatially varied, it is challenging to capture the correct picture. Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br><br> In India, the agriculture sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. Therefore, increase in crop productivity has been a major concern. Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successful experiment-Agricultural Resource Inventory and Survey Experiment (ARISE) used aerial color photographs to estimate crop acreage in many states of India. Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. Urbanization is important and inevitable for development, but its proper planning and management is crucial for sustenance. One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that are better organized. The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br><br> Coastal ecosystems have high ecological significance. GIS and remote sensing data are used to study coastal ecosystem and marine living resources which include habitats like mangroves, coral reefs and more. Apart from this, suspended shoreline dynamics can be studied and climatic changes leading to cyclone and sea level rise may be of special interest too. Geospatial data is effective in the analysis and determination of factors that affect the utilization of these resources. The technologies provide a platform through which we can generate information that can be used to make sound decisions for sustainable development of the natural resources of India.
What can be the most appropriate title for the passage?
Explanation: Refer to: <br> … These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br> The whole passage mentions the uses of remote sensing and GIS in various areas for planning and effective management and this can be inferred from the highlighted part above. <br> Evidently, option A suits best as the title of the passage and therefore is the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br><br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. It is the science of measuring the earth using sensors mounted on high-flying aircrafts or satellites. These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. Since natural resources are not uniformly distributed and are spatially varied, it is challenging to capture the correct picture. Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br><br> In India, the agriculture sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. Therefore, increase in crop productivity has been a major concern. Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successful experiment-Agricultural Resource Inventory and Survey Experiment (ARISE) used aerial color photographs to estimate crop acreage in many states of India. Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. Urbanization is important and inevitable for development, but its proper planning and management is crucial for sustenance. One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that are better organized. The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br><br> Coastal ecosystems have high ecological significance. GIS and remote sensing data are used to study coastal ecosystem and marine living resources which include habitats like mangroves, coral reefs and more. Apart from this, suspended shoreline dynamics can be studied and climatic changes leading to cyclone and sea level rise may be of special interest too. Geospatial data is effective in the analysis and determination of factors that affect the utilization of these resources. The technologies provide a platform through which we can generate information that can be used to make sound decisions for sustainable development of the natural resources of India.
What is the tone of the author?
Explanation: Option A is wrong as the author is not making a mockery of the successful work of GIS and remote sensing. <br> Option D is wrong as the author is optimistic about GIS and supports its usage. <br> Option B is also wrong as the author is nowhere seen criticizing GIS and remote sensing technique. <br> Option E is also incorrect as author is not asserting opinions in an arrogant manner. <br> The author supplements the entire passage with various examples and successful works of ISRO and ICAR. Evidently, the tone of the passage is ‘informative’. <br> Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br><br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. It is the science of measuring the earth using sensors mounted on high-flying aircrafts or satellites. These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. Since natural resources are not uniformly distributed and are spatially varied, it is challenging to capture the correct picture. Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br><br> In India, the agriculture sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. Therefore, increase in crop productivity has been a major concern. Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successful experiment-Agricultural Resource Inventory and Survey Experiment (ARISE) used aerial color photographs to estimate crop acreage in many states of India. Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. Urbanization is important and inevitable for development, but its proper planning and management is crucial for sustenance. One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that are better organized. The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br><br> Coastal ecosystems have high ecological significance. GIS and remote sensing data are used to study coastal ecosystem and marine living resources which include habitats like mangroves, coral reefs and more. Apart from this, suspended shoreline dynamics can be studied and climatic changes leading to cyclone and sea level rise may be of special interest too. Geospatial data is effective in the analysis and determination of factors that affect the utilization of these resources. The technologies provide a platform through which we can generate information that can be used to make sound decisions for sustainable development of the natural resources of India.
Why, according to the passage, are GIS and remote sensing considered as promising tools? <br><br> I. They collect data in the form of graphs. <br> II. They provide scope for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing the images. <br> III. They disseminate data’s more accurately.
Explanation: Statement I. They collect data in the form of graphs. <br> Refer to: <br> These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. <br> From the highlighted sentence above, it’s clear that Statement A is wrong as GIS and remote sensing tools collect data in the form of images and not graphs. Statement I is hence invalid<br> Statement II. They provide scope for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing the images. <br> From the same sentence as taken above for reference, we can infer that the mentioned tools are indeed helpful for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing the images. Statement III is hence true. <br> Statement III. They disseminate data’s more accurately. <br> Refer to: <br> Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. <br> We can infer from the highlighted part above that GIS and remote sensing disseminate data’s more accurately. <br> Statement III is hence valid too. <br> Option B is hence the correct answer.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br><br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. It is the science of measuring the earth using sensors mounted on high-flying aircrafts or satellites. These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. Since natural resources are not uniformly distributed and are spatially varied, it is challenging to capture the correct picture. Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br><br> In India, the agriculture sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. Therefore, increase in crop productivity has been a major concern. Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successful experiment-Agricultural Resource Inventory and Survey Experiment (ARISE) used aerial color photographs to estimate crop acreage in many states of India. Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. Urbanization is important and inevitable for development, but its proper planning and management is crucial for sustenance. One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that are better organized. The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br><br> Coastal ecosystems have high ecological significance. GIS and remote sensing data are used to study coastal ecosystem and marine living resources which include habitats like mangroves, coral reefs and more. Apart from this, suspended shoreline dynamics can be studied and climatic changes leading to cyclone and sea level rise may be of special interest too. Geospatial data is effective in the analysis and determination of factors that affect the utilization of these resources. The technologies provide a platform through which we can generate information that can be used to make sound decisions for sustainable development of the natural resources of India.
In the given context of the passage, why are GIS and remote sensing tools crucial in the agriculture sector? <br><br> I. This sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. <br> II. GIS and remote sensing would help in advanced crop production forecasting. <br> III. Drought monitoring can be done using GIS and remote sensing tools.
Explanation: Statement I. This sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. <br> The above statement doesn’t mention significance of GIS and remote sensing tools with respect to agriculture sector in India. Had the question been Why is agriculture sector important for India? , the statement would have been correct. Hence, statement I is invalid. <br> Statement II. GIS and remote sensing would help in advanced crop production forecasting. <br> Refer to: <br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. <br> Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. <br><br> The highlighted parts above confirm what’s been stated in statement II. Hence, statement II is valid. <br> Statement III. Drought monitoring can be done using GIS and remote sensing tools. <br> Refer to: <br> Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. <br> Clearly, the highlighted part above validates what’s been stated in statement III. Hence, statement III is also valid. <br> Option C is hence the correct answer. <br>
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br><br> Remote sensing and GIS are promising tools for handling spatial and temporal data and help in integrating them for successful planning of natural resources. It is the science of measuring the earth using sensors mounted on high-flying aircrafts or satellites. These sensors collect data in the form of images and provide insights for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing those images. Since natural resources are not uniformly distributed and are spatially varied, it is challenging to capture the correct picture. Management of natural resources calls for scientific tools for timely and accurate dissemination of information. In natural resource management, remote sensing and GIS are mainly used in the mapping process. These techniques are useful in management of land, soil, coastal, watershed, urban and many more. <br><br> In India, the agriculture sector alone sustains the livelihood of around 50 percent of the population. Therefore, increase in crop productivity has been a major concern. Since, the scope for increasing area under agriculture is limited, advanced crop production forecasting is required for better policymaking. Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) successful experiment-Agricultural Resource Inventory and Survey Experiment (ARISE) used aerial color photographs to estimate crop acreage in many states of India. Other Important uses of remote sensing include crop identification, stress detection, and crop yield modeling, drought monitoring, land degradation mapping and more. Urbanization is important and inevitable for development, but its proper planning and management is crucial for sustenance. One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that are better organized. The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br><br> Coastal ecosystems have high ecological significance. GIS and remote sensing data are used to study coastal ecosystem and marine living resources which include habitats like mangroves, coral reefs and more. Apart from this, suspended shoreline dynamics can be studied and climatic changes leading to cyclone and sea level rise may be of special interest too. Geospatial data is effective in the analysis and determination of factors that affect the utilization of these resources. The technologies provide a platform through which we can generate information that can be used to make sound decisions for sustainable development of the natural resources of India.
How effective are remote sensing and GIS in managing urban growth? <br><br> I. GIS and remote sensing are helpful in building cities that are better organized. <br> II. The system makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br> III. They help the government disseminate people living in extremely densed areas to less populated ones.
Explanation: Statement I. Helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that better organized. <br> Refer to: <br> One of the important features of GIS is multilayered mapping. This kind of mapping helps municipal corporations, town planning boards to build cities that better organized. <br> The highlighted parts above confirm what’s been stated in statement I. Hence, statement I is valid<br> Statement II. The system makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br> Refer to: <br> The information systems with socio-economic data overlaid upon satellite data makes urban planning cost-effective and accurate. <br> From the highlighted part in the sentence above, it’s clear that Statement II is true. Hence, statement II is valid too. <br> Statement III. They help the government disseminate people living in extremely densed areas to less populated ones. <br> Nothing about the population is mentioned in the passage. Clearly, statement III is not true. <br> Option B is hence the correct answer.
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