This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 30 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.
Abstention
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Rectification
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Imprecision
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Entreaty
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Rebut
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Meaning
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Exoneration
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Verbiage
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The act of correcting something or making it right.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An earnest or humble request; a plea.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The act of denying any responsibility or connection with something.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Excessive greed for wealth or possessions.
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 was admitted........ the hospital.
Explanation: The correct preposition for admission meaning to enter into, is to . admitted to 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 don't like coffee. ........ do I.
Explanation: Neither allows us to make a negative statement about two people or things at the same time. Neither goes before singular countable nouns. We use it to say 'not either' in relation to two things.
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.
She........ her office by 9 a.m. daily.
Explanation: With singular noun 'she' singular verb 'reaches' will be used. 'reach' is plural verb, 'reaching' is used for continuous tense and 'reached' is used for past tense.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
If you pass this difficult examination, it will be a feather in your cap.
Explanation: feather in your cap: an achievement to be proud of.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
Explanation: throw dust into my eyes: To mislead or deceive someone by presenting or introducing distracting or obfuscating information.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Our school is within a stone's throw of the railway station.
Explanation: within a stone's throw: very close.
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 Prime Minister has made a fervant appeal to the people (a)/ to help the flood affected victims and I am sure you will rise for the occasion (b)/ and donate generously to the public fund created especially for the purpose (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.
Some persons think that (a)/ I am averse from smoking (b)/ but little do they realise that I love smoking in private (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 told the story in details (a)/ and the chidren listened to it (b)/ with great interest (c)/ No error (d)
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> With the successful pre-dawn launch of RISAT-2B satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. While optical remote sensing that relies on visible light for imaging gets obstructed by clouds, RISAT-2B will not. Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. Unlike visible light, microwaves have longer wavelength and so will not be susceptible to atmospheric scattering. Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Instead, RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground and receiving the signals reflected by the objects using radar. The moisture and texture of the object will determine the strength of the microwave signal that gets reflected. While the strength of the reflected signal will help determine different targets, the time between the transmitted and reflected signals will help determine the distance to the object.
As per the given passage, how RISAT-2B satellite will image in the cloudy weather? <br><br> I. With the help of its microwave radiation that can pass through cloud cover and dust easily. <br> II. With the help of visible light that creates images. <br> III. With the help of electronic rays that creates image of an object.
Explanation: Refer: Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. With the help of underlined text it is clear that only statement I is true. Statement III is not even mentioned anywhere in the passage. Hence option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> With the successful pre-dawn launch of RISAT-2B satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. While optical remote sensing that relies on visible light for imaging gets obstructed by clouds, RISAT-2B will not. Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. Unlike visible light, microwaves have longer wavelength and so will not be susceptible to atmospheric scattering. Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Instead, RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground and receiving the signals reflected by the objects using radar. The moisture and texture of the object will determine the strength of the microwave signal that gets reflected. While the strength of the reflected signal will help determine different targets, the time between the transmitted and reflected signals will help determine the distance to the object.
What does the writer want to convey with the text given in italic – the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. ? <br><br> I. ISRO has worked hard on building its rapport among the other space research organisations of the world. <br> II. ISRO has made an accomplishment that made nation proud on it. <br> III. ISRO has become the apex space research institute of the world.
Explanation: Add a feather to cap is an idiom which means to accomplish a deed one can proud of. Clearly only statement II renders the same meaning. Hence, option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> With the successful pre-dawn launch of RISAT-2B satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. While optical remote sensing that relies on visible light for imaging gets obstructed by clouds, RISAT-2B will not. Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. Unlike visible light, microwaves have longer wavelength and so will not be susceptible to atmospheric scattering. Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Instead, RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground and receiving the signals reflected by the objects using radar. The moisture and texture of the object will determine the strength of the microwave signal that gets reflected. While the strength of the reflected signal will help determine different targets, the time between the transmitted and reflected signals will help determine the distance to the object.
Which of the following has a similar meaning to penetrate in the context of the passage?
Explanation: Refer: Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. In the given scenario penetrate is used to gain access to the cloud cover so that images from each and every angle can be obtained. Thus, among the given words only invade has the similar meaning. Hence option D is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> With the successful pre-dawn launch of RISAT-2B satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. While optical remote sensing that relies on visible light for imaging gets obstructed by clouds, RISAT-2B will not. Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. Unlike visible light, microwaves have longer wavelength and so will not be susceptible to atmospheric scattering. Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Instead, RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground and receiving the signals reflected by the objects using radar. The moisture and texture of the object will determine the strength of the microwave signal that gets reflected. While the strength of the reflected signal will help determine different targets, the time between the transmitted and reflected signals will help determine the distance to the object.
Which of the following is false in the context of the passage? <br><br> I. RISAT-1 uses visible light technology to create images. <br> II. RISAT-2 is helpful in flood mapping and crop monitoring. <br> III. The passive microwave sensors of RISAT-2 detect the radiation.
Explanation: Refer: Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. This confirms statement I to be false. Refer: The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. This makes statement II to be true. Refer: The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Clearly, statement III is false. Hence option C is true.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> With the successful pre-dawn launch of RISAT-2B satellite, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap. The satellite will enhance India’s capability in crop monitoring during the monsoon season, forestry mapping for forest fires and deforestation, and flood mapping as part of the national disaster management programme. Given that overcast skies are a constant during the monsoon season and during times of flood, the ability to penetrate the cloud cover is essential. While optical remote sensing that relies on visible light for imaging gets obstructed by clouds, RISAT-2B will not. Much like the RISAT-1 satellite that was launched by ISRO in April 2012, RISAT-2B will also use microwave radiation. Unlike visible light, microwaves have longer wavelength and so will not be susceptible to atmospheric scattering. Microwave radiation can thus easily pass through the cloud cover, haze and dust, and image the ground. Hence, RISAT-2B satellite will be able to image under almost all weather and environmental conditions. Since it does not rely on visible light for imaging, it will be able to image the ground during both day and night. The satellite does not have passive microwave sensors that detect the radiation naturally emitted by the atmosphere or reflected by objects on the ground. Instead, RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground and receiving the signals reflected by the objects using radar. The moisture and texture of the object will determine the strength of the microwave signal that gets reflected. While the strength of the reflected signal will help determine different targets, the time between the transmitted and reflected signals will help determine the distance to the object.
What is the transmission rate of RISAT-2? <br><br> I. 100 microwave pulse/second approx. <br> II. 1000 microwave pulse/second approx. <br> III. 10000 microwave pulse/second approx.
Explanation: Refer: RISAT-2B will be transmitting hundreds of microwave pulses each second towards the ground. Thus statement I is true. Hence option A is correct.
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