This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 15 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.
Agnostic
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Enshrine
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Nonpareil
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Sangfroid
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Frangible
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sibilant
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Fizzing
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Palaver
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Preserve or protect (something) as sacred or highly respected.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A word formed by blending two words and combining their meanings.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An artistic work that imitates the style of another work, often as a respectful tribute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Publicly criticize or ridicule someone using satire.
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.
Yesterday my brother........ a car.
Explanation: 'yesterday' means past tense hence 'purchased' is the right 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.
My mother........ up early in the morning.
Explanation: The simple present tense form of the verb 'get' is used in the above sentence. <br> A simple Present Tense is a form of the verb used when an action is taking place in the present time or happens regularly.
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 poet composed a poem while........ under a tree.
Explanation: Gerunds can be used after certain verbs including enjoy, fancy, discuss, dislike, finish, mind, suggest, recommend, keep, and avoid. After prepositions of place and time. <br> Example: I made dinner before getting home.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
It is a moot point whether we should stop work or struggle on.
Explanation: moot point: An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
It was such a messy affair but Manish somehow managed to wash his hands of the entire affair.
Explanation: wash his hands of: To absolve oneself of or distance oneself from responsibility for something.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
This place affords a bird's eye view of the green valley below.
Explanation: bird's eye view: a view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area.
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 leader with (a)/ all of his followers (b)/ have come (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.
Nothing is (a)/ given (b)/ for nothing (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.
He knows (a)/ better than (b)/ to quarrel (c)/ No error (d)
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. The benefits in reducing demand for imported crude oil can be huge, apart from reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. <br><br> The most effective way to bring down carbon emissions and pollution from transport is to vastly expand and improve public transport — buses are just 2% of the vehicles on the road. That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road It would make perfect sense to boost supply of EVs, especially two-wheelers, erickshaws, tempos and small cars, so as to complement and supplement public transport going forward. vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br><br> Estimates suggest that by meeting a rising part of the incremental demand for mobility, EVs can lead to macroeconomic benefits, and sooner rather than later. <br><br> Assuming only about half a litre of petrol consumption per two-wheeler daily, or about 200 litres annually, the volumes would add up to over 30 billion litres. And the bill for which, at current prices, would amount to well over Rs 2 lakh crore. <br><br> In tandem, we need power reforms to rev up utility realisations and strengthen the grid. India also has an opportunity in supplying on-board electric batteries. Swapping services to provide charged batteries on lease would step-up diffusion of EVs. A power-electronics industry ecosystem would raise production and provide high-efficiency subsystems for EVs. India must not miss the bus on EVs.
There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. What can be logically deducted from the given sentence? <br><br> I. Electric vehicles are less in developed countries as compared to India. <br> II. India has not yet adopted electric vehicles fully. <br> III. Indians are already demanding a huge number of electric vehicles.
Explanation: Statement I: Electric vehicles are less in developed countries as compared to India. <br> Nothing has been indicated regarding the number of electric vehicles in developed countries. This makes statement I an invalid one. <br> Statement II: India has not yet adopted electric vehicles fully. <br> This is correct. Since there is scope for adoption of a huge number of EVs, India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in this sector but it has not yet achieved so. Thus, statement II is valid. <br> Statement III: Indians are already demanding a huge number of electric vehicles. <br> The demand for electric vehicles in India is still latent, i.e., existing but not yet developed or manifested. This, hence, makes statement III invalid. <br> Evidently, option B is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. The benefits in reducing demand for imported crude oil can be huge, apart from reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. <br><br> The most effective way to bring down carbon emissions and pollution from transport is to vastly expand and improve public transport — buses are just 2% of the vehicles on the road. That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road It would make perfect sense to boost supply of EVs, especially two-wheelers, erickshaws, tempos and small cars, so as to complement and supplement public transport going forward. vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br><br> Estimates suggest that by meeting a rising part of the incremental demand for mobility, EVs can lead to macroeconomic benefits, and sooner rather than later. <br><br> Assuming only about half a litre of petrol consumption per two-wheeler daily, or about 200 litres annually, the volumes would add up to over 30 billion litres. And the bill for which, at current prices, would amount to well over Rs 2 lakh crore. <br><br> In tandem, we need power reforms to rev up utility realisations and strengthen the grid. India also has an opportunity in supplying on-board electric batteries. Swapping services to provide charged batteries on lease would step-up diffusion of EVs. A power-electronics industry ecosystem would raise production and provide high-efficiency subsystems for EVs. India must not miss the bus on EVs.
With which of the following is/are true with respect to the two wheelers in India? <br><br> I. India has over 160 million two-wheelers. <br> II. 79% of on-road vehicles in India are two-wheelers. <br> III. People prefer two wheelers to four wheelers due to ease of use.
Explanation: Refer to: <br> That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br> Statement I: India has over 160 million two-wheelers. <br> If the number is over 170 million, it would also be over 160 million. <br> Hence, statement I is valid. <br> Statement II: 79% of on-road vehicles in India are two-wheelers. <br> This fact is given in the passage. Hence, statement II is valid. <br> Statement III: People prefer two wheelers to four wheelers due to ease of use. <br> Nothing regarding the preference of Indians for two wheelers has been mentioned in the passage. This, hence, makes statement III invalid. <br> Evidently, option C is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. The benefits in reducing demand for imported crude oil can be huge, apart from reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. <br><br> The most effective way to bring down carbon emissions and pollution from transport is to vastly expand and improve public transport — buses are just 2% of the vehicles on the road. That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road It would make perfect sense to boost supply of EVs, especially two-wheelers, erickshaws, tempos and small cars, so as to complement and supplement public transport going forward. vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br><br> Estimates suggest that by meeting a rising part of the incremental demand for mobility, EVs can lead to macroeconomic benefits, and sooner rather than later. <br><br> Assuming only about half a litre of petrol consumption per two-wheeler daily, or about 200 litres annually, the volumes would add up to over 30 billion litres. And the bill for which, at current prices, would amount to well over Rs 2 lakh crore. <br><br> In tandem, we need power reforms to rev up utility realisations and strengthen the grid. India also has an opportunity in supplying on-board electric batteries. Swapping services to provide charged batteries on lease would step-up diffusion of EVs. A power-electronics industry ecosystem would raise production and provide high-efficiency subsystems for EVs. India must not miss the bus on EVs.
What is the tone of the passage?
Explanation: Sarcastic, caustic and cynical are tones that correspond to negative passages. However, the given passage is not negative in nature. Hence, options A, B and C are eliminated. <br> The tone of this passage is positive and optimistic. The author supports as well as justifies the subject. <br> Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. The benefits in reducing demand for imported crude oil can be huge, apart from reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. <br><br> The most effective way to bring down carbon emissions and pollution from transport is to vastly expand and improve public transport — buses are just 2% of the vehicles on the road. That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road It would make perfect sense to boost supply of EVs, especially two-wheelers, erickshaws, tempos and small cars, so as to complement and supplement public transport going forward. vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br><br> Estimates suggest that by meeting a rising part of the incremental demand for mobility, EVs can lead to macroeconomic benefits, and sooner rather than later. <br><br> Assuming only about half a litre of petrol consumption per two-wheeler daily, or about 200 litres annually, the volumes would add up to over 30 billion litres. And the bill for which, at current prices, would amount to well over Rs 2 lakh crore. <br><br> In tandem, we need power reforms to rev up utility realisations and strengthen the grid. India also has an opportunity in supplying on-board electric batteries. Swapping services to provide charged batteries on lease would step-up diffusion of EVs. A power-electronics industry ecosystem would raise production and provide high-efficiency subsystems for EVs. India must not miss the bus on EVs.
What can be a suitable title for the given passage?
Explanation: The given passage talks about the scope and benefits of replacing regular vehicles with electric vehicles especially buses and bikes. Options A and E are too general. <br> On the other hand, options B and D are too specific. They are specific aspects related to electric vehicles. Only option C captures the overall essence of the passage and can be a suitable title. <br> Option C is hence the correct answer.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. <br><br><br> It is notable that power major NTPC has joined hands with oil giant IOC to set up a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in cities and along highways. There is much potential for India to emerge as a leader in small and public EVs, given high latent demand. The benefits in reducing demand for imported crude oil can be huge, apart from reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. <br><br> The most effective way to bring down carbon emissions and pollution from transport is to vastly expand and improve public transport — buses are just 2% of the vehicles on the road. That said, there is much scope to replace India’s giant fleet of two-wheelers with electric bikes. India has over 170 million two-wheelers, and sales data from the last six years show that 79% of on-road It would make perfect sense to boost supply of EVs, especially two-wheelers, erickshaws, tempos and small cars, so as to complement and supplement public transport going forward. vehicles here are two-wheelers. <br><br> Estimates suggest that by meeting a rising part of the incremental demand for mobility, EVs can lead to macroeconomic benefits, and sooner rather than later. <br><br> Assuming only about half a litre of petrol consumption per two-wheeler daily, or about 200 litres annually, the volumes would add up to over 30 billion litres. And the bill for which, at current prices, would amount to well over Rs 2 lakh crore. <br><br> In tandem, we need power reforms to rev up utility realisations and strengthen the grid. India also has an opportunity in supplying on-board electric batteries. Swapping services to provide charged batteries on lease would step-up diffusion of EVs. A power-electronics industry ecosystem would raise production and provide high-efficiency subsystems for EVs. India must not miss the bus on EVs.
Which of the following words is the most similar in meaning to the phrase given in bold? <br><br> In tandem
Explanation: If one thing happens or is done ‘in tandem’ with another thing, the two things happen at the same time. The only other word having a similar meaning is ‘together’. <br> E.g.: A tight fiscal policy working in tandem with a tight foreign exchange policy. <br> Clearly, option C is the correct answer.
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