Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers ( 20 October 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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Daily Vocabulary from Indian Newspapers ( 20 October 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. In contemporary economic discourse, a protectionist policy framework would most likely advocate for which of the following measures?

Eliminating all tariffs to foster multinational corporate partnerships Implementing quotas and duties to shield domestic industries from foreign competition Promoting unrestricted capital flow across international borders Establishing free trade zones with minimal regulatory oversight Encouraging offshore manufacturing to reduce production costs

2. Select the word that is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to reneged:

Defaulted Honored Postponed Reconsidered Invalidated

3. The actor’s _______ of the historical figure was so convincing that audience members momentarily forgot they were watching a theatrical performance rather than archived documentary footage.

impersonation personification incarnation caricature representation

4. Which scenario BEST exemplifies the concept conveyed by the word proliferate?

A rare orchid species maintains stable population numbers in a protected greenhouse environment Social media platforms experience exponential growth in fake news articles during election season A manufacturing company consolidates its production facilities to improve efficiency An endangered species faces declining numbers due to habitat destruction A writer carefully crafts a single, definitive version of a manuscript

5. In legal proceedings, a petitioner differs from a defendant primarily in that the petitioner:

Is automatically granted immunity from cross-examination during trial Serves as an impartial mediator between conflicting parties Initiates formal action by requesting judicial intervention or relief Provides expert testimony regarding technical aspects of the case Functions exclusively within criminal rather than civil proceedings