select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The people regarded him as an impostor and called him a villain.
The people regarded him as an impostor and called him a villain.
Anonymous Quiz
17%
He was regarded as an impostor and had been called a villain.
15%
He is regarded as an impostor and had been called a villain.
64%
He was regarded as an impostor and was called a villain.
5%
He was regarded as an impostor and is called a villain.
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Today's Word
Bolster /ˈboʊl.stɚ/ (verb)
Meaning: To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
Examples:
1. The team added new members to bolster their chances of winning the championship.
2. The government announced new policies to bolster the economy.
Bolster /ˈboʊl.stɚ/ (verb)
Meaning: To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
Examples:
1. The team added new members to bolster their chances of winning the championship.
2. The government announced new policies to bolster the economy.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Molestation
11%
Condonation
81%
Navigetion
2%
Combination
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Stylistics
67%
Simultaneoues
7%
Synthetic
7%
Simulation
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 19.12.2024
1. OVERTURN (VERB): (रद्द करना): cancel
Synonyms: reverse, rescind
Antonyms: allow
Example Sentence:The results completely overturned previous findings.
2 RETICENT (ADJECTIVE): (अल्पभाषी): reserved
Synonyms: withdrawn, introverted
Antonyms: expansive
Example Sentence:She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
3. STRIFE (NOUN): (कलह): conflict
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony, peace
Example Sentence:With this civil strife the importance and prosperity of Louvain declined.
4. OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनभिज्ञ): unaware
Synonyms: unconscious, heedless
Antonyms: aware
Example Sentence:She became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time.
5. IMPROPRIETY (NOUN): (अनौचित्य): wrongdoing
Synonyms: misconduct, dishonesty
Antonyms: propriety
Example Sentence:She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
6. AMITY (NOUN): (मित्रता): friendship
Synonyms: friendliness, peace
Antonyms: animosity
Example Sentence:The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
7. ORNATE (ADJECTIVE): (अलंकृत): elaborate
Synonyms: over-elaborate, flowery
Antonyms: plain
Example Sentence:His language was strangely ornate.
8. OPULENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy
Synonyms: rich, affluent
Antonyms: poor
Example Sentence:His tenants are quite opulent.
9. UNBRIDLED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms: unconstrained, uncontrolled
Antonyms: restrained
Example Sentence:A dog should have an unbridled passion for food.
10. RESOLVE (NOUN): (संकल्प): determination
Synonyms: resolution, purpose
Antonyms: indecision
Example Sentence:She received information that strengthened her resolve.
1. OVERTURN (VERB): (रद्द करना): cancel
Synonyms: reverse, rescind
Antonyms: allow
Example Sentence:The results completely overturned previous findings.
2 RETICENT (ADJECTIVE): (अल्पभाषी): reserved
Synonyms: withdrawn, introverted
Antonyms: expansive
Example Sentence:She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
3. STRIFE (NOUN): (कलह): conflict
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony, peace
Example Sentence:With this civil strife the importance and prosperity of Louvain declined.
4. OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनभिज्ञ): unaware
Synonyms: unconscious, heedless
Antonyms: aware
Example Sentence:She became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time.
5. IMPROPRIETY (NOUN): (अनौचित्य): wrongdoing
Synonyms: misconduct, dishonesty
Antonyms: propriety
Example Sentence:She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
6. AMITY (NOUN): (मित्रता): friendship
Synonyms: friendliness, peace
Antonyms: animosity
Example Sentence:The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
7. ORNATE (ADJECTIVE): (अलंकृत): elaborate
Synonyms: over-elaborate, flowery
Antonyms: plain
Example Sentence:His language was strangely ornate.
8. OPULENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy
Synonyms: rich, affluent
Antonyms: poor
Example Sentence:His tenants are quite opulent.
9. UNBRIDLED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms: unconstrained, uncontrolled
Antonyms: restrained
Example Sentence:A dog should have an unbridled passion for food.
10. RESOLVE (NOUN): (संकल्प): determination
Synonyms: resolution, purpose
Antonyms: indecision
Example Sentence:She received information that strengthened her resolve.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Well, I prefer eating at home (from eating out).
Well, I prefer eating at home (from eating out).
Anonymous Quiz
43%
To eating out
8%
And eating out
42%
Than eating out
7%
While eating out
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In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Second to none
Second to none
Anonymous Quiz
64%
As good as or better than all others
9%
Creating warm all around
17%
To keep a secret of other
10%
Most reliable person
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Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
He spends good deal of money on eating out.
He spends good deal of money on eating out.
Anonymous Quiz
34%
Good deal
17%
Of money
11%
He spends
38%
On eating out
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Choose the most suitable meaning for the given idioms:
Square meal
Square meal
Anonymous Quiz
50%
Full meal
20%
A crossing
26%
Tasty meal
5%
A dish
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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given:
To make perfect or complete
To make perfect or complete
Anonymous Quiz
55%
Complement
24%
Attainment
18%
Impediment
3%
Deportment
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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Relating to the healing of diseases
Relating to the healing of diseases
Anonymous Quiz
31%
Immunity
46%
Therapeutic
14%
Preventive
9%
Inoculation
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
When the weather is hot, I (will like to eat) ice cream.
When the weather is hot, I (will like to eat) ice cream.
Anonymous Quiz
20%
I shall like to eat
13%
I liked to eat
59%
I like to eat
9%
I should like to eat
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Today's Word
Curtail /kɜːrˈteɪl/ (verb)
Meaning: To reduce, limit, or restrict something, often in extent or duration.
Examples:
1. Due to budget cuts, the school had to curtail its extracurricular programs.
2. The new law aims to curtail excessive spending by government agencies.
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*20 December Current Affairs in Bilingual*
*1. प्रतिवर्ष किस तारीख को 'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानव एकता दिवस' मनाया जाता है?*
On which date is 'International Human Unity Day' celebrated every year?
A. 18 दिसंबर 18th December
B. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
C.20 दिसंबर 20th December
D. 21 दिसंबर 21 December
*Ans C*
*2. हाल ही में कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण विभाग के लिए बजट आवंटन में कितने गुना की वृद्धि हुई है?*
How many times has the budget allocation for the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department increased recently?
A. चार Four
B. छः Six
C. आठ eight
D. दस Ten
*Ans B*
*3. NCRB के रिपोर्ट के अनुसार वर्ष 1995 से अब तक भारत में कितने लाख से अधिक किसानों और कृषि मज़दूरों ने आत्महत्या की है?*
According to the NCRB report, how many lakh farmers and agricultural laborers have committed suicide in India since 1995?
A. 01 लाख
B. 03 लाख
C. 03लाख
D. 04लाख
*Ans D*
*4. भारत का 46% कार्यबल कृषि में कार्यरत है, जिसका राष्ट्रीय आय में केवल ___का योगदान है।*
46% of India's workforce is employed in agriculture, which contributes only ___ to the national income.
A. 07%
B. 11%
C. 15%
D. 25%
*Ans C*
*5. हाल ही में, किस यूरोपीय देश ने नई दिल्ली में अपने दूतावास का उद्घाटन किया है?*
Recently, which European country has inaugurated its embassy in New Delhi?
A. यूक्रेन Ukraine
B. बेलारूस Belarus
C. पोलैंड Poland
D. माल्दोवा Moldova
*Ans D*
*6. निम्नलिखित में से भारत और किस देश ने अंतरिक्ष मलबे से निपटने के लिए लेजर से लैस उपग्रहों का अध्ययन करने का फैसला किया है?*
India and which of the following countries have decided to study laser-equipped satellites to deal with space debris?
A. फ्रांस France
B. *जापान Japan
C. अमेरिका America
D. रूस Russia
*Ans B*
*7. हाल ही में भारत और _ के बीच संयुक्त नौसैनिक अभ्यास 'SLINEX' शुरू हुआ है।*
Recently the joint naval exercise 'SLINEX' has started between India and _.
A. ऑस्ट्रेलिया Australia
B.*श्रीलंका Shri Lanka
C. थाईलैंड Thailand
D. जापानjapan
*Ans B*
*8. निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा, संरक्षित क्षेत्र व्यवस्था को पुनः लागू किया गया है।*
In which of the following states, the protected area system has been re-implemented by the Union Home Ministry.
A. मणिपुरManipur
B. मिजोरमMizoram
C. नागालैंडNagaland
D. उपर्युक्त सभी All of the above
*Ans D.*
*9. हाल ही में किस राज्य में पहली बार गंगा नदी डॉल्फिन को टैग किया गया है?*
Recently in which state has Ganga River Dolphin been tagged for the first time?
A. असम Assam
B. केरल Kerala
C. उत्तराखंड Uttarakhand
D. बिहार Bihar
*Ans A*
*10. हाल ही में किस तारीख से "सुशासन सप्ताह–2024" शुरू हुआ है?*
Recently from which date the “Good Governance Week–2024” has started?
A. 17 दिसंबर 17 December
B. 18 दिसंबर 18 December
C. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
D. 20 दिसंबर 20 December
*Ans C*
*11. हाल ही में किस देश ने कैंसर की वैक्सीन बनाने में सफलता हासिल कर ली है?*
Which country has recently succeeded in making cancer vaccine?
A. अमेरिका America
B. रूस Russia
C. भारत India
D. चीन Chinese
*Ans B*
*12. हाल ही में ___ में आयोजित 10वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वन मेले का मुख्य विषय "लघु वनोपज के माध्यम से महिला सशक्तिकरण" है।*
The main theme of the 10th International Forest Fair held recently in ___ is “Women Empowerment through Minor Forest Produce”.
A. भोपाल Bhopal
B. इंदौर Indore
C. नई दिल्ली New Delhi
D. मुंबई Mumbai
*Ans A*
*13. हाल ही में किसके द्वारा भारत के पहके कीटनाशक रोधी बॉडीसूट, ‘किसान कवच’ का अनावरण किया है?*
Who has recently unveiled India's first anti-pesticide bodysuit, 'Kisan Kavach'?
A. नीति आयोग NITI Aayog
B. आईआईटी , गुवाहाटी IIT, Guwahati
C. डीआरडीओ DRDO
D. विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय Ministry of Science and Technology
*Ans D*
*14. विश्व प्रतिस्पर्द्धात्मक सूचकांक वर्ष 2024 में भारत की रैंकिंग ___ स्थान पर पहुंच गई है।*
India's ranking in the World Competitiveness Index has reached ___ position in the year 2024.
A. 40वें
B. 43वें
C. 44 वें
D. 47वें
*Ans A*
*1. प्रतिवर्ष किस तारीख को 'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानव एकता दिवस' मनाया जाता है?*
On which date is 'International Human Unity Day' celebrated every year?
A. 18 दिसंबर 18th December
B. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
C.20 दिसंबर 20th December
D. 21 दिसंबर 21 December
*Ans C*
*2. हाल ही में कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण विभाग के लिए बजट आवंटन में कितने गुना की वृद्धि हुई है?*
How many times has the budget allocation for the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department increased recently?
A. चार Four
B. छः Six
C. आठ eight
D. दस Ten
*Ans B*
*3. NCRB के रिपोर्ट के अनुसार वर्ष 1995 से अब तक भारत में कितने लाख से अधिक किसानों और कृषि मज़दूरों ने आत्महत्या की है?*
According to the NCRB report, how many lakh farmers and agricultural laborers have committed suicide in India since 1995?
A. 01 लाख
B. 03 लाख
C. 03लाख
D. 04लाख
*Ans D*
*4. भारत का 46% कार्यबल कृषि में कार्यरत है, जिसका राष्ट्रीय आय में केवल ___का योगदान है।*
46% of India's workforce is employed in agriculture, which contributes only ___ to the national income.
A. 07%
B. 11%
C. 15%
D. 25%
*Ans C*
*5. हाल ही में, किस यूरोपीय देश ने नई दिल्ली में अपने दूतावास का उद्घाटन किया है?*
Recently, which European country has inaugurated its embassy in New Delhi?
A. यूक्रेन Ukraine
B. बेलारूस Belarus
C. पोलैंड Poland
D. माल्दोवा Moldova
*Ans D*
*6. निम्नलिखित में से भारत और किस देश ने अंतरिक्ष मलबे से निपटने के लिए लेजर से लैस उपग्रहों का अध्ययन करने का फैसला किया है?*
India and which of the following countries have decided to study laser-equipped satellites to deal with space debris?
A. फ्रांस France
B. *जापान Japan
C. अमेरिका America
D. रूस Russia
*Ans B*
*7. हाल ही में भारत और _ के बीच संयुक्त नौसैनिक अभ्यास 'SLINEX' शुरू हुआ है।*
Recently the joint naval exercise 'SLINEX' has started between India and _.
A. ऑस्ट्रेलिया Australia
B.*श्रीलंका Shri Lanka
C. थाईलैंड Thailand
D. जापानjapan
*Ans B*
*8. निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा, संरक्षित क्षेत्र व्यवस्था को पुनः लागू किया गया है।*
In which of the following states, the protected area system has been re-implemented by the Union Home Ministry.
A. मणिपुरManipur
B. मिजोरमMizoram
C. नागालैंडNagaland
D. उपर्युक्त सभी All of the above
*Ans D.*
*9. हाल ही में किस राज्य में पहली बार गंगा नदी डॉल्फिन को टैग किया गया है?*
Recently in which state has Ganga River Dolphin been tagged for the first time?
A. असम Assam
B. केरल Kerala
C. उत्तराखंड Uttarakhand
D. बिहार Bihar
*Ans A*
*10. हाल ही में किस तारीख से "सुशासन सप्ताह–2024" शुरू हुआ है?*
Recently from which date the “Good Governance Week–2024” has started?
A. 17 दिसंबर 17 December
B. 18 दिसंबर 18 December
C. 19 दिसंबर 19 December
D. 20 दिसंबर 20 December
*Ans C*
*11. हाल ही में किस देश ने कैंसर की वैक्सीन बनाने में सफलता हासिल कर ली है?*
Which country has recently succeeded in making cancer vaccine?
A. अमेरिका America
B. रूस Russia
C. भारत India
D. चीन Chinese
*Ans B*
*12. हाल ही में ___ में आयोजित 10वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वन मेले का मुख्य विषय "लघु वनोपज के माध्यम से महिला सशक्तिकरण" है।*
The main theme of the 10th International Forest Fair held recently in ___ is “Women Empowerment through Minor Forest Produce”.
A. भोपाल Bhopal
B. इंदौर Indore
C. नई दिल्ली New Delhi
D. मुंबई Mumbai
*Ans A*
*13. हाल ही में किसके द्वारा भारत के पहके कीटनाशक रोधी बॉडीसूट, ‘किसान कवच’ का अनावरण किया है?*
Who has recently unveiled India's first anti-pesticide bodysuit, 'Kisan Kavach'?
A. नीति आयोग NITI Aayog
B. आईआईटी , गुवाहाटी IIT, Guwahati
C. डीआरडीओ DRDO
D. विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय Ministry of Science and Technology
*Ans D*
*14. विश्व प्रतिस्पर्द्धात्मक सूचकांक वर्ष 2024 में भारत की रैंकिंग ___ स्थान पर पहुंच गई है।*
India's ranking in the World Competitiveness Index has reached ___ position in the year 2024.
A. 40वें
B. 43वें
C. 44 वें
D. 47वें
*Ans A*
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 20.12.2024
1. DISENGAGE (VERB): (अलग करना): remove
Synonyms: detach, disentangle
Antonyms: attach
Example Sentence:I disengaged his hand from mine.
2. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): former
Synonyms: old, past
Antonyms: present
Example Sentence:The erstwhile president of the company was loved by all.
3. CONCILIATION (NOUN): (शांति): appeasement
Synonyms: peacemaking, peacebuilding
Antonyms: provocation
Example Sentence:He held his hands up in a gesture of conciliation.
4. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize
Synonyms: find fault with, censure
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:Jenny heard him stride away slamming him for his behaviour.
5. UPHEAVAL (NOUN): (उथल-पुथल): disruption
Synonyms: upset, disturbance
Antonyms: stability
Example Sentence:Major upheavals have hit the financial markets this year.
6. NEGATE (VERB): (अमान्य करना): invalidate
Synonyms: nullify, neutralize
Antonyms: confirm
Example Sentence:Alcohol negates the effects of the drug.
7. PRUDENCE (NOUN): (बुद्धिमत्ता): wisdom
Synonyms: judgement, sagacity
Antonyms: folly
Example Sentence:We need to exercise prudence in such important matters.
8. INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE): (देशज): native
Synonyms: aboriginal, local
Antonyms: expatriate
Example Sentence:The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians.
9. WOE (NOUN): (शोक): misery
Synonyms: sorrow, distress
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:If we do not find her safe and well, woe to the man who has harmed her.
10. DEMOBILIZE (VERB): (बरख़ास्त करना): disband
Synonyms: decommission, discharge
Antonyms: conscript
Example Sentence:He was demobilized in February 1946.
1. DISENGAGE (VERB): (अलग करना): remove
Synonyms: detach, disentangle
Antonyms: attach
Example Sentence:I disengaged his hand from mine.
2. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): former
Synonyms: old, past
Antonyms: present
Example Sentence:The erstwhile president of the company was loved by all.
3. CONCILIATION (NOUN): (शांति): appeasement
Synonyms: peacemaking, peacebuilding
Antonyms: provocation
Example Sentence:He held his hands up in a gesture of conciliation.
4. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize
Synonyms: find fault with, censure
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:Jenny heard him stride away slamming him for his behaviour.
5. UPHEAVAL (NOUN): (उथल-पुथल): disruption
Synonyms: upset, disturbance
Antonyms: stability
Example Sentence:Major upheavals have hit the financial markets this year.
6. NEGATE (VERB): (अमान्य करना): invalidate
Synonyms: nullify, neutralize
Antonyms: confirm
Example Sentence:Alcohol negates the effects of the drug.
7. PRUDENCE (NOUN): (बुद्धिमत्ता): wisdom
Synonyms: judgement, sagacity
Antonyms: folly
Example Sentence:We need to exercise prudence in such important matters.
8. INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE): (देशज): native
Synonyms: aboriginal, local
Antonyms: expatriate
Example Sentence:The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians.
9. WOE (NOUN): (शोक): misery
Synonyms: sorrow, distress
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:If we do not find her safe and well, woe to the man who has harmed her.
10. DEMOBILIZE (VERB): (बरख़ास्त करना): disband
Synonyms: decommission, discharge
Antonyms: conscript
Example Sentence:He was demobilized in February 1946.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The situation could hardly have been altered by the interference of the police force.
The situation could hardly have been altered by the interference of the police force.
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59%
The interference of the police force could hardly have altered the situation.
22%
The interference of the police force can hardly alter the situation.
10%
The interference of the police force had altered the situation.
8%
The interference of the police force could alter the situation with hardness.
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Select the correct statement in indirect speech and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The captain said to his soldiers, "Move forward and face the target now."
The captain said to his soldiers, "Move forward and face the target now."
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58%
The captain ordered his soldiers to move forward and face the target
22%
The captain asked his soldiers to move forward and face the target then
13%
The captain told his soldiers that they move forward and face the target immediately
7%
The captain informed his soldiers that they should move forward and face the target now
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