This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 27 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.
Susceptible
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Slander
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Misconduct
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Traverse
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Scuffle
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Outlandish
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Atrocity
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Blunder
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An extremely cruel or violent act, especially against innocent people.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Too willing to take disputes to court; prone to lawsuits.
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 has........ experience than his brother.
Explanation: comparative degree is used when there is a comparison. 'more' 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.
........ I use your cell phone as I have forgotten mine?
Explanation: This question requires understanding the use of modal verbs, specifically the subtle differences in politeness and permission. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb (a helping verb) that expresses possibility, permission, necessity, or ability. <br> May expresses polite permission or possibility. In this context, it's a polite request for permission to borrow the cell phone. The sentence implies a degree of uncertainty – the speaker is asking if it is alright to use the phone. <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> Do is a simple present tense auxiliary verb used for questions, but it's too blunt and lacks the politeness required for such a request. It would sound like a demand rather than a request. <br> Would indicates a conditional or hypothetical situation. It suggests a willingness but implies the action is dependent on something else (e.g., Would you mind if I used your phone? ). This adds unnecessary complication to a simple request for permission. <br> Should implies obligation or advice. It's grammatically incorrect in this context, as using someone else's phone isn't an obligation; it's a request for a favor. <br> Therefore, May is the most appropriate modal verb to express a polite request for permission to use someone else's cell phone.
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 package........ to be carried carefully.
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'.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Mrs. Khnna has been in the blues for the last several weeks.
Explanation: depressed in the blues: Be depressed or sad.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
We have to keep our fingers crossed till the final result is declared.
Explanation: keep our fingers crossed: to hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The Chief Minister had the Inspector General of Police to fill him in on the behaviour of the arrested terrorists.
Explanation: fill him in: inform someone more fully of a matter.
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.
Imagine a town which lacks (a)/ not only planned growth (b)/ but is burdened with unauthorised colonies (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.
I had hardly finished (a)/ my homework (b)/ than he called me (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.
I wish I could consent with your proposal (a)/ but my opinion of its utility (b)/ is contrary to yours (c)/ No error (d)
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre’s biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following can be inferred from the statement – State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. ? <br><br> I. The persisting situation is such that people are fighting over water. <br> II. Creating new recharging wells will be a relief to war like situation over water crisis. <br> III. The government came in the support of people who are facing water crisis.
Explanation: With the given statement it cannot be inferred that government has supported such people who are suffering from water crisis. <br> Rather it suggests building recharge wells or open wells to fight the war like situation over water shortage. This clearly means that such an act will lower the deficiency of water and improve the situation. Thus Statement II can be inferred from the statement. <br> Existing on a war footing clearly indicates that the current situation is such that people may have serious battle over water deficiency. Thus statement I can also be inferred. <br> Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre’s biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Why monsoon is not uniformly spread across the country as per the passage? <br><br> I. Due to poor air quality persisting in most of the parts of the nation. <br> II. Due to polluting particles emitted from industries and various agricultural processes. <br> III. Due to reduction in forest density in some parts of the country.
Explanation: Refer: <br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. <br> Clearly only statement II proves to be a reason for differentiated monsoon pattern observed across the country. <br> Neither Forest density nor air quality is being talked in the passage. <br> Hence option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre’s biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
hat are the shortcomings that cater to water crisis as per the passage? <br><br> I. Lack of infrastructure for water harvesting. <br> II. Deficiency of resources of water. <br> III. Reduction in ground water level.
Explanation: Refer : <br> Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. <br> Clearly all the three statements signify the shortcomings for water crisis. <br> Hence option E is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre’s biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following measures as suggested in the passage can help the nation to fight the water crisis? <br><br> I. Creating new recharge wells. <br> II. Initiating schemes to promote surface water harvesting. <br> III. Spread awareness among the citizens to avoid wastage of water.
Explanation: Refer: State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. <br> Clearly statement III is not mentioned in the passage. <br> Thus only statements I and II can be treated as the suggestive measures as per the passage. <br> Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> As India awaits the arrival of the annual summer monsoon, hopes are particularly high for normal rainfall that is so vital for agriculture, the health of forests, rivers and wetlands. The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain, with an onset date in the first week of June in Kerala. It has also signaled a significant possibility of a deficit. The monsoon bounty is crucial for the 60% of gross cropped area in farming that is rain-fed, and represents 45% of agricultural output. Given the erratic patterns of rainfall witnessed over the past few decades and their possible connection to atmospheric changes caused by a variety of pollutants, the distribution of monsoon 2019 will add to the insights. The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall prosperity, and sustained efforts to make the best use of rainfall are absolutely important for farms, cities and industry. Considering that there has been a 52% decline in groundwater levels based on tests conducted last year over the previous decadal average, State governments should have pursued the setting up of new recharging wells and made improvements to existing ones on a war footing. They also have lagged in building structures to harvest surface water and helping farmers raise the efficiency of irrigation. The approach to the farming sector, however, has been influenced more by the imperatives of an election year, and the Centre’s biggest intervention was to announce a cash handout to specified categories of small farmers. <br><br> A normal summer monsoon over the subcontinent brings widespread prosperity, but does not guarantee a uniform spread. This, as scientists point out, may be due to the effect of particulates released through various industrial and agricultural processes. Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation, while others absorb heat and lead to a convection phenomenon that increases rainfall in some places. Such evidence points to the need for India to clean up its act on rising industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels and biomass in order to improve the stability of the monsoon.
Which of the following is a synonym of the word precipitation in the context of the passage?
Explanation: Refer: <br> Some of these aerosols suppress the rainfall and disperse it across the land, causing long breaks in precipitation,.. <br> Here precipitation is used in the sense of rain falling down from sky. <br> Hence option A is correct.
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