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Reading comprehension of a given passage MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1The greenhouse effect is caused when
The correct idea is that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat in the atmosphere. The forest canopy describes tree cover, not the atmospheric greenhouse effect. A roof covered with plants is a green-building cooling practice, not the cause of this effect. Green-coloured glass or mesh over plants refers to a physical cover used in gardening. In the passage sense, the greenhouse effect is about heat retention by gases in the air.
Q2In the olden days, street theatre ............... to villages or small localities of the city.
The sentence needs a verb phrase that fits both grammar and meaning. Street theatre in earlier times was limited to villages or small localities, so "was restricted" correctly completes the idea. "Was not restricted" gives the opposite meaning and clashes with the limiting phrase "to villages or small localities". "Was entertained" is not idiomatic here because the subject is the art form, not the audience. "Was opened" does not collocate with street theatre in this context and fails to express limitation.
Q3Read the passage and answer the question. Meera inherited a small orchard whose previous owner had used the same fertiliser every season. The first harvest after she took over was disappointing, so her neighbours advised her to increase the quantity. Meera instead tested the soil and discovered that the real problem was poor drainage, not lack of nutrients. She dug shallow channels, reduced watering, and used less fertiliser the following season. The fruit yield improved modestly, but the trees showed stronger new growth. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct according to the passage?
A 'NOT correct' question asks for the statement that contradicts the passage. The neighbours advised Meera to increase fertiliser, but she did the opposite after testing the soil: she improved drainage, reduced watering, and used less fertiliser. Therefore, option A is the incorrect statement. The other options are supported by direct cues: the soil test followed the disappointing harvest, the problem was drainage rather than nutrients, and the next season showed modest yield improvement with healthier growth.
Q4Some games prepare children for:
Some games prepare children for later stages of life by developing the roles, responsibilities, cooperation, and social behaviour needed as they grow older. Therefore, 'adolescence and adulthood' is the best answer. 'Competition' is too narrow, 'good health' is only a possible benefit of physical play, and 'academics' concerns classroom study.
Q5Read the passage and answer the question that follows. A university book club surveyed students who had stopped attending its monthly discussions. Many respondents said they still read the selected books, but they found the meetings too rushed for serious disagreement. Some also felt that every session ended with a neat moral, even when the book itself was ambiguous. The club secretary concluded that the issue was not a decline in reading, but a format that rewarded quick agreement over careful interpretation. Statement 1: The respondents had completely lost interest in reading the club's selected books. Statement 2: The club's discussion format may have discouraged nuanced debate. Statement 3: The secretary believed attendance fell mainly because the selected books were too difficult. Which of the above statements is/are supported by the passage?
In a statement-combo question, test each statement against the passage, not against a general assumption. Statement 1 is false because many respondents still read the selected books. Statement 2 is supported by the complaints that meetings were rushed and ended in neat morals despite ambiguity; these cues show reduced space for nuanced debate. Statement 3 is unsupported because the secretary identifies the format, not the difficulty of books, as the problem. Hence only Statement 2 is supported.
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6Read the passage and answer the question that follows. The town's riverfront clean-up began with a visible campaign to remove plastic waste from the banks. Within weeks, the area looked tidier, and local shops reported more visitors. Environmental volunteers, however, cautioned that the deeper problem lay upstream, where untreated drains still entered the river. They argued that cosmetic improvement could build public support, but it should not be mistaken for ecological recovery. Assertion (A): The clean-up campaign improved the appearance of the riverfront. Reason (R): The campaign eliminated all upstream sources of pollution entering the river. Choose the correct option.
7In India, traditionally, doctors were guided mainly by which of the following?
8Read the passage and answer the question that follows. In a hill town, the morning vegetable market was shifted from the main road to a nearby school ground during the tourist season. Shopkeepers initially objected because the new site was less visible from passing vehicles. Within a fortnight, however, sales stabilised as regular buyers found the stalls and parking became easier. The traffic police reported fewer blockages near the bus stand. The town council decided to keep the arrangement only for peak-season months. Assertion (A): The council treated the market shift as a seasonal traffic-management measure. Reason (R): Sales at the new site permanently exceeded sales at the old roadside location. Choose the correct option.
9Dr. Kalam supported the nuclearisation of India as he strongly believed that:
10According to Dr. Kalam, personal freedom can be achieved only when: (I) you empower yourself with knowledge; (II) you free yourself from all responsibility; (III) you develop a passion for personal responsibility; (IV) you develop courage to be responsible for the work you believe in. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
11Which of the following were not suggested at the Kyoto summit? (I) Most industrialised countries would reduce emissions. (II) More forests should be cut to create the so-called sinks. (III) The automobile industry should roll out electric vehicles. (IV) Targets were set to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions. (V) The rate of industrialisation should be contained. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
12Read the passage and answer the question that follows. A small publishing house decided to release its new poetry collection in a limited print run and as an affordable digital edition. The editor said the printed copies were meant for libraries, collectors and launch events, while the digital version would keep the book accessible to students. Some booksellers complained that the print run was too small, but the publisher argued that unsold stock would divert money from the next title. The decision was described as cautious, not pessimistic. Statement 1: The publisher tried to balance literary visibility with financial prudence. Statement 2: The publisher believed that a large print run was necessary to reach students. Which of the following is correct?
13Which of the following statements are not true with respect to the passage? (a) With creative thinking, one generates as many alternative approaches as one can. (b) Exclusive thinking leads us to the important pieces of the puzzle. (c) Inclusive thinking makes one look for different ways to look at the problem. (d) Exclusive thinking makes us broaden our attention and look at the problem. (e) Creativity and an inclusive approach go hand in hand. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
14The features that define creative thinking are: (a) Multi-dimensional approach (b) Willingness to explore (c) Biased approach (d) Not easily satisfied Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
15The implications of an unprecedented rate of _______________ are very serious.