This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 3 February 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.
Behemoth
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Despot
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Epoch
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Facade
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Genesis
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Insurrection
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Legacy
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mirage
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A ruler who holds absolute power, especially one who uses it cruelly.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The front of a building, or an outward appearance that hides the true situation.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person's children or descendants; offspring.
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.
Javed two of........ brothers attend primary school wishes to be a school teacher after his graduation from the University.
Explanation: The word 'whose' is the possessive form of the pronoun 'who'. It is used in questions to ask who owns something, has something, etc. 'Who' becomes 'whose' just like he and she becomes his and her.
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........ this book since morning.
Explanation: We use the past perfect continuous to talk about actions or events which started before a particular time in the past and were still in progress up to that time in the past. <br> Example: It was so difficult to get up last Monday for school. I had been working on my essays the night before and I was very tired.
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 brother play........ me every evening.
Explanation: 'play with' here simply means play along with his/her brother. Hence, 'with' is the right usage.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
My mother is in raptures over her new stove.
Explanation: in raptures: to be in an extremely happy or excited state.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
In everything that he does he has an eye to the main chance.
Explanation: an eye to the main chance: To be continuously seeking opportunities to advance oneself or make money.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Once in a while he might gamble a little.
Explanation: Once in a while: from time to time; occasionally.
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.
(a) The captain / (b) along with/ (c) his soldiers/ (d) were killed in the field.
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.
(a) The train/ (b) left the station/ (c) when we reached/ (d) the station.
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.
(a) It is believed/ (b) that respect/ (c) is preferable/ (d) than money.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Over the last decade, many of Bundelkhand’s villages have faced significant depopulation. Famous of late for farmer protests, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period. With rains patchy, crop failures become common. There is hardly any greenery in many villages, making it difficult for farmers to even maintain cattle. Farmers are increasingly abandoning their lands and heading to nearby towns to find work as labourers. <br><br> India is fortunate to have the monsoon, but it is also uniquely vulnerable to rising temperatures, with the country ranked 14th on the Global Climate Risk Index 2019. The country has over 120 million hectares suffering from some form of degradation. With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas). A predicted 70% decline in summer rains by 2050 would devastate Indian agriculture. Within 80 years, our kharif season could face a significant rise in average temperatures (0.7-3.3°C) with rainfall concomitantly impacted, and potentially leading to a 22% decline in wheat yield in the rabi season, while rice yield could decline by 15%.<br><br> There are simple solutions to mitigate this. Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops, while interest rates need to be subsidised, through government support and an expanded Rural Insurance Development Fund. The recently announced basic income policy by the government is a welcome step as well.
As per the passage, why has Bundelkhand witnessed a lot of depopulation?
Explanation: Refer to: ‘, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period.’ As per the fragment highlighted, option B is the best fit here. Hence, option B is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Over the last decade, many of Bundelkhand’s villages have faced significant depopulation. Famous of late for farmer protests, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period. With rains patchy, crop failures become common. There is hardly any greenery in many villages, making it difficult for farmers to even maintain cattle. Farmers are increasingly abandoning their lands and heading to nearby towns to find work as labourers. <br><br> India is fortunate to have the monsoon, but it is also uniquely vulnerable to rising temperatures, with the country ranked 14th on the Global Climate Risk Index 2019. The country has over 120 million hectares suffering from some form of degradation. With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas). A predicted 70% decline in summer rains by 2050 would devastate Indian agriculture. Within 80 years, our kharif season could face a significant rise in average temperatures (0.7-3.3°C) with rainfall concomitantly impacted, and potentially leading to a 22% decline in wheat yield in the rabi season, while rice yield could decline by 15%.<br><br> There are simple solutions to mitigate this. Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops, while interest rates need to be subsidised, through government support and an expanded Rural Insurance Development Fund. The recently announced basic income policy by the government is a welcome step as well.
An increase in degraded land can definitely have which of the following consequences for farmers? <br><br> I. Decline in income<br> II. Increase in droughts<br> III. Increase in welfare schemes
Explanation: Statements I and II are correct as degraded land refers to unproductive land which will not only increase the number of droughts by impacting rains but also impact the incomes of farmers. III is incorrect as this would depend on the policy of the state where the degradation occurs. Hence, option C is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Over the last decade, many of Bundelkhand’s villages have faced significant depopulation. Famous of late for farmer protests, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period. With rains patchy, crop failures become common. There is hardly any greenery in many villages, making it difficult for farmers to even maintain cattle. Farmers are increasingly abandoning their lands and heading to nearby towns to find work as labourers. <br><br> India is fortunate to have the monsoon, but it is also uniquely vulnerable to rising temperatures, with the country ranked 14th on the Global Climate Risk Index 2019. The country has over 120 million hectares suffering from some form of degradation. With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas). A predicted 70% decline in summer rains by 2050 would devastate Indian agriculture. Within 80 years, our kharif season could face a significant rise in average temperatures (0.7-3.3°C) with rainfall concomitantly impacted, and potentially leading to a 22% decline in wheat yield in the rabi season, while rice yield could decline by 15%.<br><br> There are simple solutions to mitigate this. Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops, while interest rates need to be subsidised, through government support and an expanded Rural Insurance Development Fund. The recently announced basic income policy by the government is a welcome step as well.
Why does the occurrence or non-occurrence of rains have such a big impact on Indian agriculture?
Explanation: Refer to: ‘With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas).’ The highlighted fragment is the biggest reason for agriculture to be impacted so much by rains. Hence, option A is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Over the last decade, many of Bundelkhand’s villages have faced significant depopulation. Famous of late for farmer protests, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period. With rains patchy, crop failures become common. There is hardly any greenery in many villages, making it difficult for farmers to even maintain cattle. Farmers are increasingly abandoning their lands and heading to nearby towns to find work as labourers. <br><br> India is fortunate to have the monsoon, but it is also uniquely vulnerable to rising temperatures, with the country ranked 14th on the Global Climate Risk Index 2019. The country has over 120 million hectares suffering from some form of degradation. With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas). A predicted 70% decline in summer rains by 2050 would devastate Indian agriculture. Within 80 years, our kharif season could face a significant rise in average temperatures (0.7-3.3°C) with rainfall concomitantly impacted, and potentially leading to a 22% decline in wheat yield in the rabi season, while rice yield could decline by 15%.<br><br> There are simple solutions to mitigate this. Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops, while interest rates need to be subsidised, through government support and an expanded Rural Insurance Development Fund. The recently announced basic income policy by the government is a welcome step as well.
Which of the following is / are solutions highlighted in the passage? <br><br> I. More focus on dryland agriculture research. <br> II. Extension of insurance coverage to all crops. <br> III. Promotion of conservation farming.
Explanation: Refer to: ‘Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops,’ As per the fragments above, all the statements are correct. Hence, option E is correct.
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> Over the last decade, many of Bundelkhand’s villages have faced significant depopulation. Famous of late for farmer protests, the region, which occupies parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, has been adversely impacted by climate change. It was once blessed with over 800-900 mm rainfall annually, but over the last seven years, it has seen this halved, with rainy days reported to be down to just 24 on average in the monsoon period. With rains patchy, crop failures become common. There is hardly any greenery in many villages, making it difficult for farmers to even maintain cattle. Farmers are increasingly abandoning their lands and heading to nearby towns to find work as labourers. <br><br> India is fortunate to have the monsoon, but it is also uniquely vulnerable to rising temperatures, with the country ranked 14th on the Global Climate Risk Index 2019. The country has over 120 million hectares suffering from some form of degradation. With rain-fed agriculture practised in over 67% of our total crop area, weather variability can lead to heavy costs, especially for coarse grains (which are mostly grown in rain-fed areas). A predicted 70% decline in summer rains by 2050 would devastate Indian agriculture. Within 80 years, our kharif season could face a significant rise in average temperatures (0.7-3.3°C) with rainfall concomitantly impacted, and potentially leading to a 22% decline in wheat yield in the rabi season, while rice yield could decline by 15%.<br><br> There are simple solutions to mitigate this. Promotion of conservation farming and dryland agriculture, with each village provided with timely rainfall forecasts, along with weather-based forewarnings regarding crop pests and epidemics in various seasons, is necessary. Our agricultural research programmes need to refocus on dryland research, with adoption of drought-tolerant breeds that could reduce production risks by up to 50%. A mandate to change planting dates, particularly for wheat, should be considered, which could reduce climate change induced damage by 60-75%, by one estimate. There needs to be an increase in insurance coverage and supply of credit. Insurance coverage should be expanded to cover all crops, while interest rates need to be subsidised, through government support and an expanded Rural Insurance Development Fund. The recently announced basic income policy by the government is a welcome step as well.
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word concomitant as mentioned in the passage?
Explanation: Concomitant: a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something. Eg: she loved travel, with all its concomitant worries. Attendant, accompanying, associated, collateral, related, connected etc are similar words. As per this, option D-Accompanying is correct. Hence, option D is correct.
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