This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 9 January 2026, 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.
Inertia
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Spurn
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Allot
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Unearth
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Epitomize
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Incentivize
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Overture
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Entrust
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Reject with disdain or scorn.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An introduction to something, especially a piece of music; also an opening proposal or gesture.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Assign the responsibility for something to someone.
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.
Every person thinks that........ is very struggling.
Explanation: 'every person' gives the statement a singular noun and therefore the pronoun to be used is 'his'. 'his life' 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.
Would you mind........ a picture with you?
Explanation: 'taking' is the correct verb to be used. <br> Example: <br> Would you mind taking a photo? <br> Would you mind taking a picture of me?
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 girl,........ broke the mirror, was scolded by her mother.
Explanation: 'Who' functions as a subject, while 'whom' functions as an object. Use 'who' when the word is performing the action. Use 'whom' when it is receiving the action.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To ride hell for Leather
Explanation: To ride hell for Leather: Very quickly or as quickly as possible.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.
Explanation: turned a deaf ear: refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
I am ambitious and never want to rest on my laurels.
Explanation: rest on my laurels: be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort.
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.
Though this is madness (a)/ yet there is (b)/ method in it (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.
Either he (a)/ or I (b)/ are mistaken (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.
The military (a)/ was (b)/ called out (c)/ No error (d)
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India’s richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State’s per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra’s Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar’s malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March — that malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government. <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity — they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household’s food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
Which of the following is/are true as per the passage? <br><br> I. India’s situation is worse than in some of the world’s poorest countries — Bangladesh, Afghanistan or Mozambique. <br> II. Development is more than just economic growth. <br> III. On an average, the nutrition expenditure as a percentage of the Budget has drastically declined from 1.68% in 2012-13 to 0.94% in 2018-19.
Explanation: Statements I and III have not been mentioned in the passage and are incorrect. <br> Statement II is correct as can be seen from the first paragraph of the passage. <br> Hence, option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India’s richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State’s per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra’s Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar’s malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March — that malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government. <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity — they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household’s food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
What could possibly be a/some possible reason/s for such extreme food insecurity among tribal households as has been shown in the passage? <br><br> I. Loss of their traditional dependence on forest livelihood. <br> II. Weak implementation of public nutrition schemes. <br> III. A worsening agriculture situation.
Explanation: All the statements are valid as all give probable reasons for the prevailing condition of food insecurity. <br> Hence, option E is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India’s richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State’s per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra’s Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar’s malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March — that malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government. <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity — they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household’s food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
Which of the following strengthen the claim that the nutrition indicators fare poorly in India? <br><br> I. Stunting declined from 46.3% in 2005 to 34.4% in 2016. <br> II. As per an NHFS survey, wasting rates have increased from 16.5% to 25.6% over a period of 10 years. <br> III. The underweight rate (36%) has remained static in the last 10 years.
Explanation: Statement I is positive and weakens the claim. <br> Statements II and III are negative and show the poor state of nutrition in India. <br> Hence, option D is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India’s richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State’s per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra’s Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar’s malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March — that malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government. <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity — they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household’s food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
What is ironical about the situation mentioned in paragraph 1?
Explanation: The passage gives the example of Maharashtra and states that even though its growth is high and it has a high per capita income, yet its development is low due to prevalence of malnutrition. <br> Option A is incorrect as this is clearly untrue. <br> Option C is incorrect as this may be correct factually but does not represent the irony. <br> Option D is incorrect as this cannot be concluded from the information given in the paragraph. <br> Only option B makes sense. The irony specified above is portrayed well here. <br> Hence, option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> Development is about expanding the capabilities of the disadvantaged, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Based on this understanding, Maharashtra, one of India’s richest States, is a classic case of a lack of development which is seen in its unacceptably high level of malnutrition among children in the tribal belts. While the State’s per capita income has doubled since 2004, its nutritional status has not made commensurate progress. <br><br> Poor nutrition security disproportionately affects the poorest segment of the population. According to NFHS 2015-16, every second tribal child suffers from growth restricting malnutrition due to chronic hunger. In 2005, child malnutrition claimed as many as 718 lives in Maharashtra’s Palghar district alone. Even after a decade of double digit economic growth (2004-05 to 2014-15), Palghar’s malnutrition status has barely improved. <br><br> In September 2016, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Maharashtra government over reports of 600 children dying due to malnutrition in Palghar. The government responded, promising to properly implement schemes such as Jaccha Baccha and Integrated Child Development Services to check malnutrition. Our independent survey conducted in Vikramgad block of the district last year found that 57%, 21% and 53% of children in this block were stunted, wasted and underweight, respectively; 27% were severely stunted. Our data challenges what Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister said in the Legislative Council in March — that malnutrition in Palghar had come down in the past few months, owing to various interventions made by the government. <br><br> Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days. We calculated a 24-hour dietary diversity score by counting the number of food groups the child received in the last 24 hours. The eight food groups include: cereals, roots and tubers; legumes and nuts; dairy products; flesh foods; eggs; fish; dark green leafy vegetables; and other fruits and vegetables. <br><br> In most households it was rice and dal which was cooked most often and eaten thrice a day. These were even served at teatime to the children if they felt hungry. There was no milk, milk product or fruit in their daily diets. Even the adults drank black tea as milk was unaffordable. Only 17% of the children achieved a minimum level of diet diversity — they received four or more of the eight food groups. This low dietary diversity is a proxy indicator for the household’s food security too as the children ate the same food cooked for adult members.
As per the passage, which of the following is/are needed for an adequate meal? <br><br> I. Macro and micro nutrients<br> II. Multiple food groups<br> III. High level of Intermittent fasting
Explanation: Refer to: <br> ‘Stunting is caused by an insufficient intake of macro- and micro-nutrients. It is generally accepted that recovery from growth retardation after two years is only possible if the affected child is put on a diet that is adequate in nutrient requirements. A critical aspect of nutrient adequacy is diet diversity, calculated by different groupings of foods consumed with the reference period ranging from one to 15 days.’ <br> As per the highlighted points, I and II are correct while III has not been mentioned in the passage. <br> Hence, option C is correct.
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