This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 18 April 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.
Unobtrusive
Explanation: Ductile means capable of being drawn into wire and also capable of being bent or shaped without breaking. Among the given options, Flexible is the nearest meaning because it conveys the idea of being easily bent or shaped. The other options like Brittle, Inflexible, and Fragile suggest lack of ductility, so they are incorrect.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Ductile
Explanation: Ductile means capable of being drawn into wire and also capable of being bent or shaped without breaking. Among the given options, Flexible is the nearest meaning because it conveys the idea of being easily bent or shaped. The other options like Brittle, Inflexible, and Fragile suggest lack of ductility, so they are incorrect.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Wayward
Explanation: Wayward refers to someone difficult to control, unpredictable, or behaving according to sudden wishes rather than rules. Capricious is the best match because it means unpredictable and subject to sudden changes in mood or behavior. The options Obedient, Disciplined, and Compliant are opposites in sense and therefore cannot be correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Visionary
Explanation: A visionary is someone who thinks ahead, imagines future possibilities, and sees beyond ordinary limits. Farsighted matches this meaning because it refers to looking ahead with wisdom or long-term understanding. The other options such as Shortsighted, Conventional, and Uncreative go against the meaning of visionary, so they are wrong.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Forerunner
Explanation: Forerunner means a predecessor, pioneer, or something that comes before and signals what is to follow. Its opposite is Follower, which refers to someone or something that comes after rather than before. The options Precursor, Harbinger, and Pioneer are all close to the original word, not its opposite, so they cannot be the answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Outgrowth
Explanation: Outgrowth means something that develops from something else, such as a result, consequence, or development. Among the options, Cause is the opposite because it refers to the origin or reason that produces a result, not the result itself. The words Result, Consequence, and Development are all near-synonyms of Outgrowth, so they are incorrect.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Galling
Explanation: Galling means irritating, annoying, or deeply provoking in an unpleasant way. Therefore, Pleasing is the correct opposite because it conveys satisfaction or delight rather than irritation. The options Irritating, Annoying, and Exasperating all match the meaning of Galling instead of opposing it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Enrage
Explanation: Enrage means to make someone very angry. The opposite is Pacify, which means to calm someone down or soothe their anger. The other options Infuriate, Anger, and Provoke are all related to increasing anger, not reducing it, so they are not correct opposites.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Capable of being drawn out into a thin wire; easily shaped or molded.
Explanation: The phrase capable of being drawn out into a thin wire; easily shaped or molded directly defines Ductile. This word is commonly used for materials that can be stretched, bent, or formed without breaking. The other options do not match this material-science meaning, so Ductile is clearly correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person or thing that comes before another and indicates or prepares the way for what follows.
Explanation: The sentence describes a person or thing that comes before another and indicates or prepares the way for what follows, which is the exact meaning of Forerunner.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Something that develops or results from another thing; a natural development or consequence.
Explanation: The phrase something that develops or results from another thing; a natural development or consequence matches Outgrowth exactly. This word refers to something that emerges from an earlier source or condition. The other options do not express this sense of a natural result or development, so Outgrowth is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Make someone extremely angry.
Explanation: The phrase make someone extremely angry matches Infuriate very closely. It means to fill someone with intense anger. Although Enrage is similar in meaning, Infuriate directly conveys the idea of making someone extremely angry and fits the phrasing of the sentence well, so the given answer can be accepted as correct.
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 ________ crowd gave the victorious team a tumultuous welcome
Explanation: The sentence describes a crowd welcoming a victorious team with enthusiasm, so the blank should contain a word expressing joy and celebration. Jubilant means extremely happy and triumphant, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not suit the positive mood created by victorious and tumultuous welcome.
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.
Agencies are supposed to transport all ________, suitably covered, to a waste plant, instead of leaving it lying around.
Explanation: The sentence refers to material that should be transported to a waste plant instead of being left lying around. Debris means scattered waste, remains, or useless material, so it fits the context exactly. The other options such as Luxury, Vehicles, Motorcars, and Products do not logically match the idea of waste disposal.
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.
________ an old legend King Shirham lived in India
Explanation: The phrase According to an old legend is the standard and natural way to introduce a statement based on a traditional story or belief. The other options do not fit grammatically or idiomatically in this context. Therefore, According to is the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence correctly.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
While away
Explanation: The idiom while away means to pass time, often in an idle or unproductive way. Therefore, Spend time uselessly is the closest meaning among the options. The alternatives about being on time, using time efficiently, or being late do not reflect the actual sense of the idiom.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To go for broke
Explanation: The idiom to go for broke means to make a total effort and risk everything in order to achieve success. It is used when someone commits fully, without holding anything back. The other options describe partial failure situations, but they do not capture the real idiomatic force of an all-out risk.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Not one's cup of tea
Explanation: The idiom not one’s cup of tea means something that a person does not like, prefer, or enjoy. It is used to express lack of interest or suitability. The other options about defeat, breakfast, or being satisfied with less do not match the accepted meaning of the idiom.
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 third season of (1) / the popular television show will ends (3)/ on a grand note with (3) / celebrities dancing and having fun (4)/No error (5)
Explanation: The error lies in the phrase will ends because after the modal verb will, the base form of the verb should be used. Therefore, it should be will end, not will ends. The rest of the sentence is grammatically acceptable, so option (b) correctly identifies the erroneous part.
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.
Every house should(1)/have the device as it (2) / protects people from a (3) / common household disaster (4)/ No Error (5)
Explanation: The sentence Every house should have the device as it protects people from a common household disaster is grammatically acceptable. The correct answer is (e) No error.
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 navel officers (1)/ successfully fought the pirates (2)/ who had looted and plundered for many years. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The error is in the use of navel, which refers to the belly button, instead of naval, which relates to the navy. Since the sentence is about officers fighting pirates, the correct phrase should be naval officers. Therefore, option (c) correctly identifies the incorrect part of the sentence.
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> Political ploys Initially hailed as masterstrokes often end up as flops. The Rs. 60,000 crore farm loan waiver announced In the budget writes off 100% of overdoes of small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% of overdoes of larger farmers. While India has enjoyed 8%9% GDP growth for the past few years, the boom has bypassed many rural areas and farmer distress and suicides have made newspaper headlines. Various attempts to provide relief (employment guarantee scheme, public distribution system) have made little impact, thanks to huge leakages from the governments lousy delivery systems. So, many economists think the loan waiver is a worthwhile alternative to provide relief. However the poorest rural folk are landless laborers, who get neither farm loans nor waivers. <br><br> Half of the small and marginal farmers get no loans from banks and depend entirely on moneylenders, and will not benefit. Besides, rural India is full of the family holdings rather than Individual holdings and family holdings will typically be much larger than two hectares even for dirt poor farmers, why will, therefore, be denied the 100% waiver. It will thus fall In both economic and political objectives. IRDP loans to .the rural poor In the 1980s demonstrated that crooked bank officials demand bribes amounting to one third the Intended benefits. Very few of the intended beneficiaries who merited relief received it, After the last farm loan waiver will similarly slow down fresh loans to deserving farmers. While over dues to cooperatives may be higher, economist Surjit Bhalla says less than 1 5% of farmer loans to banks are overdue l.e. over dues exist for only 2.25 million out of 90 million farmers. If so, then the 95% who have repaid loans will not benefit. They will be angry at being penalised for honesty. The budget thus grossly overestimates the number of beneficiaries , It also underestimates the negative effects of the waiver encouraging willful , default in the future and discouraging fresh bank lending for some years. Instead of trying to reach the needy, through a plethora of leaky schemes we should transfer cash directly to the needy using new technology like biometric smart cards, which are now being used in many countries, and mobile phones bank accounts. <br><br> Then benefits can go directly to phone accounts operable only by those with biometric cards, ending the massive leakages of current schemes. The political benefits of the loan waiver have also been exaggerated since if only a small fraction of farm families benefit , and many of these have to pay bribes to get the actual benefit, will the waiver really be a massive vote winner ? Members of Joint families will feel aggrieved that, despite having less than one hectare per head , their family holding is too large ,to qualify for the 100% waiver All finance ministers, of central or state governments, give away freebies in their last budgets, hoping to win electoral regards . Yet, four fifth of all incumbent governments are voted out. This shows that beneficiaries of favors are not notably grateful , while those not so favored may feel aggrieved, and vote for the opposition. That seems to be Why election budgets constantly fall to win elections in India and the loan waiver will not change that pattern.
What was the outcome of IRDP loans to the rural poor?
Explanation: The passage states that IRDP loans to the rural poor showed that crooked bank officials demanded bribes amounting to one-third of the intended benefits, and that very few deserving beneficiaries actually received proper relief. This clearly shows that corrupt officials benefited from the scheme rather than the poor people for whom it was designed.
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> Political ploys Initially hailed as masterstrokes often end up as flops. The Rs. 60,000 crore farm loan waiver announced In the budget writes off 100% of overdoes of small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% of overdoes of larger farmers. While India has enjoyed 8%9% GDP growth for the past few years, the boom has bypassed many rural areas and farmer distress and suicides have made newspaper headlines. Various attempts to provide relief (employment guarantee scheme, public distribution system) have made little impact, thanks to huge leakages from the governments lousy delivery systems. So, many economists think the loan waiver is a worthwhile alternative to provide relief. However the poorest rural folk are landless laborers, who get neither farm loans nor waivers. <br><br> Half of the small and marginal farmers get no loans from banks and depend entirely on moneylenders, and will not benefit. Besides, rural India is full of the family holdings rather than Individual holdings and family holdings will typically be much larger than two hectares even for dirt poor farmers, why will, therefore, be denied the 100% waiver. It will thus fall In both economic and political objectives. IRDP loans to .the rural poor In the 1980s demonstrated that crooked bank officials demand bribes amounting to one third the Intended benefits. Very few of the intended beneficiaries who merited relief received it, After the last farm loan waiver will similarly slow down fresh loans to deserving farmers. While over dues to cooperatives may be higher, economist Surjit Bhalla says less than 1 5% of farmer loans to banks are overdue l.e. over dues exist for only 2.25 million out of 90 million farmers. If so, then the 95% who have repaid loans will not benefit. They will be angry at being penalised for honesty. The budget thus grossly overestimates the number of beneficiaries , It also underestimates the negative effects of the waiver encouraging willful , default in the future and discouraging fresh bank lending for some years. Instead of trying to reach the needy, through a plethora of leaky schemes we should transfer cash directly to the needy using new technology like biometric smart cards, which are now being used in many countries, and mobile phones bank accounts. <br><br> Then benefits can go directly to phone accounts operable only by those with biometric cards, ending the massive leakages of current schemes. The political benefits of the loan waiver have also been exaggerated since if only a small fraction of farm families benefit , and many of these have to pay bribes to get the actual benefit, will the waiver really be a massive vote winner ? Members of Joint families will feel aggrieved that, despite having less than one hectare per head , their family holding is too large ,to qualify for the 100% waiver All finance ministers, of central or state governments, give away freebies in their last budgets, hoping to win electoral regards . Yet, four fifth of all incumbent governments are voted out. This shows that beneficiaries of favors are not notably grateful , while those not so favored may feel aggrieved, and vote for the opposition. That seems to be Why election budgets constantly fall to win elections in India and the loan waiver will not change that pattern.
What are the terms of the loan waiver? <br><br> A. One-fourth of the overdue loans of landless labourers will be written off. <br> B. Rs. 60,000 crore loan waiver has been sanctioned for 25 million marginal farmers. <br> C. Any farmer with between 26 per cent to 100 per cent of their loan repayments overdue will be penalised.
Explanation: The passage says the waiver is Rs. 60,000 crore, with 100% of overdues written off for small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% for larger farmers. Statement A is false because landless labourers get neither farm loans nor waivers. Statement B adds the unsupported figure of 25 million marginal farmers. Statement C is also not stated. So None of these is correct.
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> Political ploys Initially hailed as masterstrokes often end up as flops. The Rs. 60,000 crore farm loan waiver announced In the budget writes off 100% of overdoes of small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% of overdoes of larger farmers. While India has enjoyed 8%9% GDP growth for the past few years, the boom has bypassed many rural areas and farmer distress and suicides have made newspaper headlines. Various attempts to provide relief (employment guarantee scheme, public distribution system) have made little impact, thanks to huge leakages from the governments lousy delivery systems. So, many economists think the loan waiver is a worthwhile alternative to provide relief. However the poorest rural folk are landless laborers, who get neither farm loans nor waivers. <br><br> Half of the small and marginal farmers get no loans from banks and depend entirely on moneylenders, and will not benefit. Besides, rural India is full of the family holdings rather than Individual holdings and family holdings will typically be much larger than two hectares even for dirt poor farmers, why will, therefore, be denied the 100% waiver. It will thus fall In both economic and political objectives. IRDP loans to .the rural poor In the 1980s demonstrated that crooked bank officials demand bribes amounting to one third the Intended benefits. Very few of the intended beneficiaries who merited relief received it, After the last farm loan waiver will similarly slow down fresh loans to deserving farmers. While over dues to cooperatives may be higher, economist Surjit Bhalla says less than 1 5% of farmer loans to banks are overdue l.e. over dues exist for only 2.25 million out of 90 million farmers. If so, then the 95% who have repaid loans will not benefit. They will be angry at being penalised for honesty. The budget thus grossly overestimates the number of beneficiaries , It also underestimates the negative effects of the waiver encouraging willful , default in the future and discouraging fresh bank lending for some years. Instead of trying to reach the needy, through a plethora of leaky schemes we should transfer cash directly to the needy using new technology like biometric smart cards, which are now being used in many countries, and mobile phones bank accounts. <br><br> Then benefits can go directly to phone accounts operable only by those with biometric cards, ending the massive leakages of current schemes. The political benefits of the loan waiver have also been exaggerated since if only a small fraction of farm families benefit , and many of these have to pay bribes to get the actual benefit, will the waiver really be a massive vote winner ? Members of Joint families will feel aggrieved that, despite having less than one hectare per head , their family holding is too large ,to qualify for the 100% waiver All finance ministers, of central or state governments, give away freebies in their last budgets, hoping to win electoral regards . Yet, four fifth of all incumbent governments are voted out. This shows that beneficiaries of favors are not notably grateful , while those not so favored may feel aggrieved, and vote for the opposition. That seems to be Why election budgets constantly fall to win elections in India and the loan waiver will not change that pattern.
What is the authors view of the loan waiver?
Explanation: The author argues that many people will not benefit from the waiver, including landless labourers, farmers dependent on moneylenders, and honest borrowers who have repaid their loans. The passage specifically says such people will feel angry and aggrieved. This supports the idea of a negative psychological impact on those excluded from the benefit, making option (c) correct.
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> Political ploys Initially hailed as masterstrokes often end up as flops. The Rs. 60,000 crore farm loan waiver announced In the budget writes off 100% of overdoes of small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% of overdoes of larger farmers. While India has enjoyed 8%9% GDP growth for the past few years, the boom has bypassed many rural areas and farmer distress and suicides have made newspaper headlines. Various attempts to provide relief (employment guarantee scheme, public distribution system) have made little impact, thanks to huge leakages from the governments lousy delivery systems. So, many economists think the loan waiver is a worthwhile alternative to provide relief. However the poorest rural folk are landless laborers, who get neither farm loans nor waivers. <br><br> Half of the small and marginal farmers get no loans from banks and depend entirely on moneylenders, and will not benefit. Besides, rural India is full of the family holdings rather than Individual holdings and family holdings will typically be much larger than two hectares even for dirt poor farmers, why will, therefore, be denied the 100% waiver. It will thus fall In both economic and political objectives. IRDP loans to .the rural poor In the 1980s demonstrated that crooked bank officials demand bribes amounting to one third the Intended benefits. Very few of the intended beneficiaries who merited relief received it, After the last farm loan waiver will similarly slow down fresh loans to deserving farmers. While over dues to cooperatives may be higher, economist Surjit Bhalla says less than 1 5% of farmer loans to banks are overdue l.e. over dues exist for only 2.25 million out of 90 million farmers. If so, then the 95% who have repaid loans will not benefit. They will be angry at being penalised for honesty. The budget thus grossly overestimates the number of beneficiaries , It also underestimates the negative effects of the waiver encouraging willful , default in the future and discouraging fresh bank lending for some years. Instead of trying to reach the needy, through a plethora of leaky schemes we should transfer cash directly to the needy using new technology like biometric smart cards, which are now being used in many countries, and mobile phones bank accounts. <br><br> Then benefits can go directly to phone accounts operable only by those with biometric cards, ending the massive leakages of current schemes. The political benefits of the loan waiver have also been exaggerated since if only a small fraction of farm families benefit , and many of these have to pay bribes to get the actual benefit, will the waiver really be a massive vote winner ? Members of Joint families will feel aggrieved that, despite having less than one hectare per head , their family holding is too large ,to qualify for the 100% waiver All finance ministers, of central or state governments, give away freebies in their last budgets, hoping to win electoral regards . Yet, four fifth of all incumbent governments are voted out. This shows that beneficiaries of favors are not notably grateful , while those not so favored may feel aggrieved, and vote for the opposition. That seems to be Why election budgets constantly fall to win elections in India and the loan waiver will not change that pattern.
Which of the following cannot be said about loan waiver? <br><br> A. Small and marginal farmers will benefit the most. <br> B. The loan waiver penalises deserving farmers. <br> C. A large percentage i.e. ninety-five per cent of distressed farmers, wifi benefit
Explanation: Statement A cannot be said because the passage explains that many small and marginal farmers will not actually benefit, especially those without bank loans or those in joint family holdings exceeding the limit. Statement B can be said because honest and deserving farmers are effectively penalised. Statement C also cannot be said because the passage states that the 95% who repaid loans will not benefit. Therefore, both A and C are the statements that cannot be said.
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> Political ploys Initially hailed as masterstrokes often end up as flops. The Rs. 60,000 crore farm loan waiver announced In the budget writes off 100% of overdoes of small and marginal farmers holding up to two hectares, and 25% of overdoes of larger farmers. While India has enjoyed 8%9% GDP growth for the past few years, the boom has bypassed many rural areas and farmer distress and suicides have made newspaper headlines. Various attempts to provide relief (employment guarantee scheme, public distribution system) have made little impact, thanks to huge leakages from the governments lousy delivery systems. So, many economists think the loan waiver is a worthwhile alternative to provide relief. However the poorest rural folk are landless laborers, who get neither farm loans nor waivers. <br><br> Half of the small and marginal farmers get no loans from banks and depend entirely on moneylenders, and will not benefit. Besides, rural India is full of the family holdings rather than Individual holdings and family holdings will typically be much larger than two hectares even for dirt poor farmers, why will, therefore, be denied the 100% waiver. It will thus fall In both economic and political objectives. IRDP loans to .the rural poor In the 1980s demonstrated that crooked bank officials demand bribes amounting to one third the Intended benefits. Very few of the intended beneficiaries who merited relief received it, After the last farm loan waiver will similarly slow down fresh loans to deserving farmers. While over dues to cooperatives may be higher, economist Surjit Bhalla says less than 1 5% of farmer loans to banks are overdue l.e. over dues exist for only 2.25 million out of 90 million farmers. If so, then the 95% who have repaid loans will not benefit. They will be angry at being penalised for honesty. The budget thus grossly overestimates the number of beneficiaries , It also underestimates the negative effects of the waiver encouraging willful , default in the future and discouraging fresh bank lending for some years. Instead of trying to reach the needy, through a plethora of leaky schemes we should transfer cash directly to the needy using new technology like biometric smart cards, which are now being used in many countries, and mobile phones bank accounts. <br><br> Then benefits can go directly to phone accounts operable only by those with biometric cards, ending the massive leakages of current schemes. The political benefits of the loan waiver have also been exaggerated since if only a small fraction of farm families benefit , and many of these have to pay bribes to get the actual benefit, will the waiver really be a massive vote winner ? Members of Joint families will feel aggrieved that, despite having less than one hectare per head , their family holding is too large ,to qualify for the 100% waiver All finance ministers, of central or state governments, give away freebies in their last budgets, hoping to win electoral regards . Yet, four fifth of all incumbent governments are voted out. This shows that beneficiaries of favors are not notably grateful , while those not so favored may feel aggrieved, and vote for the opposition. That seems to be Why election budgets constantly fall to win elections in India and the loan waiver will not change that pattern.
Which of the following will definitely be an impact of loan waivers? <br><br> 1. Family holdings will be split into individual holdings not exceeding one hectare. <br> 2. The public distribution system will be revamped. <br> 3. The opposition will definitely win the election.
Explanation: The passage does not say that family holdings will definitely be split, nor that the public distribution system will be revamped, nor that the opposition will definitely win the election. In fact, the author only argues that such waivers do not reliably win elections. Since none of the three listed outcomes is stated as a definite impact, the correct answer is (c) None.
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