This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 30 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.
Obliterate
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Surfeit
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Fledgling
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Uproar
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Plenary
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cohort
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Furlough
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Concord
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An excessive amount of something; too much.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Recovering health and strength after illness
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Complete and full; involving all members.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Agreement; harmony between people or groups.
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 telephone call, the driver turned up for extra duty.
Explanation: The correct answer is Option A: having got <br> First, let's define the grammatical concept at play here: this question tests your understanding of perfect participles and their use in forming participial phrases. A perfect participle is formed using having + past participle (e.g., having gone, having seen, having done). It shows an action completed before the action in the main clause. <br> The sentence requires a participial phrase to describe the action that happened *before* the driver turned up for extra duty. That action was receiving a telephone call. Having got a telephone call perfectly describes this preceding action, indicating that the call was received and the action was completed before the driver's arrival. <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> Option B: had got - This is grammatically incorrect in this context. Had got is the past perfect tense, requiring a main verb to complete a clause. This would lead to an incorrect sentence structure. <br> Option C: being got - Being got is the passive continuous form which implies an ongoing action. This doesn't fit the context where receiving the call was a completed action *before* the arrival of the driver. <br> Option D: having been got - This is the passive perfect participle. While grammatically possible, it implies the telephone call was received passively, which is less natural in this context. It suggests the call was received *to* the driver, rather than *by* the driver. The active voice (having got) is more direct and appropriate. <br> In summary, only having got correctly conveys the temporal relationship between the two actions (receiving the call and arriving for extra duty) and creates a grammatically sound and naturally flowing sentence.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
He is ........ university student.
Explanation: Using a or an depends on the sound that begins the next word. <br> The 'U' in university has a consonant sound of 'yoo' or 'you'. Sodespite the fact that the word 'university' starts with a vowel, because of its consonant sound we use 'a' instead of 'an'.
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.
You ........ respect your elders.
Explanation: Modal Verbs show us the attitude of the speaker to what is being said or done. The term modal means expressing mood and mood is a way to express the attitude of the speaker. <br> Option A expresses the mood of duty/obligation according to the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To get the hang of a thing
Explanation: To get the hang of a thing: learn how to do something and to become better or more skilled at something that you may initially not have been very good at.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To give a rap on the knuckles
Explanation: To give a rap on the knuckles: speaking to someone severely or angrily because of something they have done or failed to do.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To go to each other hammer and tongs
Explanation: To go to each other hammer and tongs: To do something or perform some task with tremendous fervor, determination, energy, or forcefulness.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The doctor, knowing of my interest in medicine (a)/ asked that I would like to (b)/ join his nursing home (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.
When cutting plants for arranging, (a)/ leave two healthy leaves and the remaining stems (b)/ to help the plant maintain it's vigour (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.
She said politely (a)/ that she would rather starve than (b) stealing to get what she needed (c)/ No error (d)
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasize that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble. <br><br> Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fastgrowing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out. <br><br> The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirement is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business. <br><br>
Which among the following is correct regarding the prospect of e-commerce sector in India?
Explanation: It is stated in the passage that the e-commerce industry in India is going to scale new heights in the years to come and that is why the government has also come out with a policy dedicated to this sector only. It implies the government has also understood that it is the future of commerce and business in the country and something should be there to protect the interests of the customers in this sphere. Among the given options we can see that only Option B gives us requisite information regarding the same and that is why it is the correct choice. This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasize that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble. <br><br> Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fastgrowing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out. <br><br> The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirement is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business. <br><br>
Which among the following is/are the problem(s) faced by the e-commerce customers in India these days, as stated in the passage? <br><br> I. They do not get the money back easily in case they have to return the products delivered to them. <br> II. They have no credible information regarding the products and the feedback regarding them available to them. <br> III. They have to pay extra to ship the products directly to their homes as they do not need to come out for shopping.
Explanation: Statement I is correct since it has been stated in the passage that the customers often do not get the refund if they have returned the products. Refer to, Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. Statement II is also correct for the fact that the reviews posted on the websites of the e-commerce companies are not always true and there is no way to find out if they are true or fake or even the discounts are not always for real. Refer to, There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. Statement III cannot said to be correct for the fact that it is not the case at all rather the reality is the opposite of what is being said here. The prices are generally lower in case of the ecommerce companies and that is the main reason they are becoming popular day by day. This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasize that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble. <br><br> Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fastgrowing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out. <br><br> The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirement is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business. <br><br>
Which among the following is correct regarding the opinion of the government on the storage of data, as stated in the passage?
Explanation: It is very clearly stated in the passage that the government has been recommended by the DPIIT that the data pertaining to the electronic transactions should be stored within the country only and no foreign intervention should be there in this regard. There should not be any involvement of anybody from other countries or foreign companies in the whole thing. Coming to the given options, we can see that Option C gives us the correct information whereas the rest can be eliminated for being out of context. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasize that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble. <br><br> Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fastgrowing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out. <br><br> The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirement is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business. <br><br>
Which among the following can be inferred from the sentence – It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors?
Explanation: The author wants to make the point here that the DPIIT will have to strike the right balance between the investors and the buyers of the e-commerce industry so that there is no disparity in the policy. A policy should take into account the interests of each and everybody since that is the important approach here. Coming to the given options, we can see that Option C provides us the correct inference of this sentence whereas the rest can be eliminated from consideration for being out of context. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasize that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble. <br><br> Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fastgrowing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out. <br><br> The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirement is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business. <br><br>
Which among the following should be placed in the blank (A) in order to make the sentence meaningful?
Explanation: It is very clear from the context that the interests of the foreign e-commerce companies operating in India are going to be affected due to the new rules. The new rules have been framed keeping in mind the interests of the customers more and also every effort has been made to ensure that no injustice is meted out to the customers. That is why the correct word should be jeopardize here to imply that the interests are getting hampered due to the new set of rules that are going to be implemented soon. Other words are not correct as per the context. This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options.
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