Daily English Quiz – 20 February 2026

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Putative

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Discrete

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Congregate

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Dossier

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Surrogate

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Concerted

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Attest

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Propound

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Supposed or generally believed to be true, especially without definite proof.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Having knowledge of or being familiar with something.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Confirm something as true, often by signing or giving evidence.

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

A person’s appearance or manner, especially as it shows their mood or character.

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.

It is desirable to take ________in any business if you want to make profit.

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 boy was rewarded for his ________ behaviour.

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.

People have become ________ under the burden of heavy taxes.

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

Ruffle somebody’s feather

Explanation: annoy somebody<br> Ruffle somebody’s feather = to cause someone to be upset. <br> Look at the sentence : Mohan ruffled a few feathers when he suggested cutting the teacher’s salaries.

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

Cut short

Explanation: interrupt<br> Cut short = to have to stop doing something before it is finished. <br> Look at the sentence : Their conversation was cut short by the arrival of more guests.

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

Bad blood

Explanation: ill feeling<br> Bad blood = feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past. <br> Look at the sentence : There has been bad blood between the two families for years.

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 am not familiar with (a)/ all the important places in this town (b)/ although I had been living here for two years. (c)/ No error (d)

Explanation: The work continued in the past and still goes on. <br> Hence, Present perfect continuous i.e. although I have been living here for two years ..... should be used here

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 receptionist gave us (a)/ much informations (b)/ which we needed. (c)/ No error (d)

Explanation: Information (Uncountable Noun) = facts or details about somebody/something. e.g. a piece of information; pieces of information. It is incorrect to use informations as the plural of information. <br> Hence, much information/ many pieces of information ...... should be used here.

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.

Everyday we hear about (a)/ senior citizens being robbed (b)/ and even kill in cold blood. (c)/ No error (d)

Explanation: Being is followed by past participle i.e. and even killed in cold blood.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Rural India faces serious shortages power, water, health facilities, roads, etc. these are known and recognised. However, the role of technology in solving these and other problems is barely acknowledged and the actual availability of technology in rural areas is marginal. The backbone of the rural economy is agriculture which also provides sustenance to over half the country's population. The green revolution of the 1970s was, in fact, powered by the scientific work in various agricultural research Institutions. While some fault the green revolution for excessive exploitation of water and land resources through overuse of fertilizers, it did bring about a wheat surplus and prosperity in certain pockets of the country. In rural India today, there is a dire inadequacy of both science (i.e. knowledge) and technology (which derives from science and manifests itself In physical form). The scope to apply technology to both farm and nonfarm activities in rural areas is huge, as are the potential benefits. <br><br> In fact, crop yields are far lower than what they are In demonstration farms, where science and technology are more fully applied. Technologies that reduce power consumption of pumps are vital unfortunately, their use is minimal, since agricultural power is free or largely subsidized. Similarly, there is little incentive to optimize through technology or otherwise water use, especially in irrigated areas (a third of total arable land), given the water rates. Postharvest technologies for processing and adding value could greatly enhance rural employment and incomes, but at present deployment of technology is marginal. Cold storage and cold chains for transportation to market is of great importance for many agricultural products particularly, fruits and vegetables but are nonexistent. These are clearly technologies with an immediate return on investment, and benefits for all the farmer, the end consumer, the technology provider. However, regulatory and structural barriers are holding back investments. Power is a key requirement in rural areas, for agricultural as well as domestic uses. Technology can provide reliable power at comparatively low cost . ln a decentralized manner. However this needs to be upgraded and scaled in a big way, with emphasis on renewable and nonpolluting technologies. <br><br> Reliable and low cost means of transporting goods and people is an essential need for rural areas. The bullock cart and the tractor-trailer are present vehicles of choice. Surely, technology can provide a better, cheaper and more efficient solution? Information related to commodity prices, agricultural practices, weather etc. are crucial for the farmer. Technology can provide these through mobile phones, which is a proven technology however the challenge to ensure connectivity remains. Thus there is a pressing need for technology as currently economic growth though skewed and iniquitous has created an economically attractive market in rural India.

According to the author, which of the following is are the problem(s) facing India’s rural population? <br><br> A. Unavailability of healthcare facilities. <br> B. The technological advancements which have been borrowed from abroad have not been suitably adapted to the Indian scenario. <br> C. Lack of awareness about the importance of utilising technology in the agricultural sector.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Rural India faces serious shortages power, water, health facilities, roads, etc. these are known and recognised. However, the role of technology in solving these and other problems is barely acknowledged and the actual availability of technology in rural areas is marginal. The backbone of the rural economy is agriculture which also provides sustenance to over half the country's population. The green revolution of the 1970s was, in fact, powered by the scientific work in various agricultural research Institutions. While some fault the green revolution for excessive exploitation of water and land resources through overuse of fertilizers, it did bring about a wheat surplus and prosperity in certain pockets of the country. In rural India today, there is a dire inadequacy of both science (i.e. knowledge) and technology (which derives from science and manifests itself In physical form). The scope to apply technology to both farm and nonfarm activities in rural areas is huge, as are the potential benefits. <br><br> In fact, crop yields are far lower than what they are In demonstration farms, where science and technology are more fully applied. Technologies that reduce power consumption of pumps are vital unfortunately, their use is minimal, since agricultural power is free or largely subsidized. Similarly, there is little incentive to optimize through technology or otherwise water use, especially in irrigated areas (a third of total arable land), given the water rates. Postharvest technologies for processing and adding value could greatly enhance rural employment and incomes, but at present deployment of technology is marginal. Cold storage and cold chains for transportation to market is of great importance for many agricultural products particularly, fruits and vegetables but are nonexistent. These are clearly technologies with an immediate return on investment, and benefits for all the farmer, the end consumer, the technology provider. However, regulatory and structural barriers are holding back investments. Power is a key requirement in rural areas, for agricultural as well as domestic uses. Technology can provide reliable power at comparatively low cost . ln a decentralized manner. However this needs to be upgraded and scaled in a big way, with emphasis on renewable and nonpolluting technologies. <br><br> Reliable and low cost means of transporting goods and people is an essential need for rural areas. The bullock cart and the tractor-trailer are present vehicles of choice. Surely, technology can provide a better, cheaper and more efficient solution? Information related to commodity prices, agricultural practices, weather etc. are crucial for the farmer. Technology can provide these through mobile phones, which is a proven technology however the challenge to ensure connectivity remains. Thus there is a pressing need for technology as currently economic growth though skewed and iniquitous has created an economically attractive market in rural India.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the green revolution?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Rural India faces serious shortages power, water, health facilities, roads, etc. these are known and recognised. However, the role of technology in solving these and other problems is barely acknowledged and the actual availability of technology in rural areas is marginal. The backbone of the rural economy is agriculture which also provides sustenance to over half the country's population. The green revolution of the 1970s was, in fact, powered by the scientific work in various agricultural research Institutions. While some fault the green revolution for excessive exploitation of water and land resources through overuse of fertilizers, it did bring about a wheat surplus and prosperity in certain pockets of the country. In rural India today, there is a dire inadequacy of both science (i.e. knowledge) and technology (which derives from science and manifests itself In physical form). The scope to apply technology to both farm and nonfarm activities in rural areas is huge, as are the potential benefits. <br><br> In fact, crop yields are far lower than what they are In demonstration farms, where science and technology are more fully applied. Technologies that reduce power consumption of pumps are vital unfortunately, their use is minimal, since agricultural power is free or largely subsidized. Similarly, there is little incentive to optimize through technology or otherwise water use, especially in irrigated areas (a third of total arable land), given the water rates. Postharvest technologies for processing and adding value could greatly enhance rural employment and incomes, but at present deployment of technology is marginal. Cold storage and cold chains for transportation to market is of great importance for many agricultural products particularly, fruits and vegetables but are nonexistent. These are clearly technologies with an immediate return on investment, and benefits for all the farmer, the end consumer, the technology provider. However, regulatory and structural barriers are holding back investments. Power is a key requirement in rural areas, for agricultural as well as domestic uses. Technology can provide reliable power at comparatively low cost . ln a decentralized manner. However this needs to be upgraded and scaled in a big way, with emphasis on renewable and nonpolluting technologies. <br><br> Reliable and low cost means of transporting goods and people is an essential need for rural areas. The bullock cart and the tractor-trailer are present vehicles of choice. Surely, technology can provide a better, cheaper and more efficient solution? Information related to commodity prices, agricultural practices, weather etc. are crucial for the farmer. Technology can provide these through mobile phones, which is a proven technology however the challenge to ensure connectivity remains. Thus there is a pressing need for technology as currently economic growth though skewed and iniquitous has created an economically attractive market in rural India.

Why is there no motivation to reduce power consumption ?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Rural India faces serious shortages power, water, health facilities, roads, etc. these are known and recognised. However, the role of technology in solving these and other problems is barely acknowledged and the actual availability of technology in rural areas is marginal. The backbone of the rural economy is agriculture which also provides sustenance to over half the country's population. The green revolution of the 1970s was, in fact, powered by the scientific work in various agricultural research Institutions. While some fault the green revolution for excessive exploitation of water and land resources through overuse of fertilizers, it did bring about a wheat surplus and prosperity in certain pockets of the country. In rural India today, there is a dire inadequacy of both science (i.e. knowledge) and technology (which derives from science and manifests itself In physical form). The scope to apply technology to both farm and nonfarm activities in rural areas is huge, as are the potential benefits. <br><br> In fact, crop yields are far lower than what they are In demonstration farms, where science and technology are more fully applied. Technologies that reduce power consumption of pumps are vital unfortunately, their use is minimal, since agricultural power is free or largely subsidized. Similarly, there is little incentive to optimize through technology or otherwise water use, especially in irrigated areas (a third of total arable land), given the water rates. Postharvest technologies for processing and adding value could greatly enhance rural employment and incomes, but at present deployment of technology is marginal. Cold storage and cold chains for transportation to market is of great importance for many agricultural products particularly, fruits and vegetables but are nonexistent. These are clearly technologies with an immediate return on investment, and benefits for all the farmer, the end consumer, the technology provider. However, regulatory and structural barriers are holding back investments. Power is a key requirement in rural areas, for agricultural as well as domestic uses. Technology can provide reliable power at comparatively low cost . ln a decentralized manner. However this needs to be upgraded and scaled in a big way, with emphasis on renewable and nonpolluting technologies. <br><br> Reliable and low cost means of transporting goods and people is an essential need for rural areas. The bullock cart and the tractor-trailer are present vehicles of choice. Surely, technology can provide a better, cheaper and more efficient solution? Information related to commodity prices, agricultural practices, weather etc. are crucial for the farmer. Technology can provide these through mobile phones, which is a proven technology however the challenge to ensure connectivity remains. Thus there is a pressing need for technology as currently economic growth though skewed and iniquitous has created an economically attractive market in rural India.

What effect will the implementation of post-harvest technologies such as cold storages have?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Rural India faces serious shortages power, water, health facilities, roads, etc. these are known and recognised. However, the role of technology in solving these and other problems is barely acknowledged and the actual availability of technology in rural areas is marginal. The backbone of the rural economy is agriculture which also provides sustenance to over half the country's population. The green revolution of the 1970s was, in fact, powered by the scientific work in various agricultural research Institutions. While some fault the green revolution for excessive exploitation of water and land resources through overuse of fertilizers, it did bring about a wheat surplus and prosperity in certain pockets of the country. In rural India today, there is a dire inadequacy of both science (i.e. knowledge) and technology (which derives from science and manifests itself In physical form). The scope to apply technology to both farm and nonfarm activities in rural areas is huge, as are the potential benefits. <br><br> In fact, crop yields are far lower than what they are In demonstration farms, where science and technology are more fully applied. Technologies that reduce power consumption of pumps are vital unfortunately, their use is minimal, since agricultural power is free or largely subsidized. Similarly, there is little incentive to optimize through technology or otherwise water use, especially in irrigated areas (a third of total arable land), given the water rates. Postharvest technologies for processing and adding value could greatly enhance rural employment and incomes, but at present deployment of technology is marginal. Cold storage and cold chains for transportation to market is of great importance for many agricultural products particularly, fruits and vegetables but are nonexistent. These are clearly technologies with an immediate return on investment, and benefits for all the farmer, the end consumer, the technology provider. However, regulatory and structural barriers are holding back investments. Power is a key requirement in rural areas, for agricultural as well as domestic uses. Technology can provide reliable power at comparatively low cost . ln a decentralized manner. However this needs to be upgraded and scaled in a big way, with emphasis on renewable and nonpolluting technologies. <br><br> Reliable and low cost means of transporting goods and people is an essential need for rural areas. The bullock cart and the tractor-trailer are present vehicles of choice. Surely, technology can provide a better, cheaper and more efficient solution? Information related to commodity prices, agricultural practices, weather etc. are crucial for the farmer. Technology can provide these through mobile phones, which is a proven technology however the challenge to ensure connectivity remains. Thus there is a pressing need for technology as currently economic growth though skewed and iniquitous has created an economically attractive market in rural India.

The authors main objective in writing the passage is to