Reading Comprehension Questions with Solutions
Reading comprehension (RC) questions give a passage followed by questions that test how well you understood it. Question types include the main idea or title of the passage, specific details, inferences, the author's tone and purpose, and the meaning of words as used in the passage. Passages cover topics such as the economy, science, environment, society and history. A good approach is to read the questions quickly first so you know what to look for, then read the passage actively, noting the main point of each paragraph. Answer only from what the passage says or clearly implies, never from outside knowledge. For inference questions, the right answer is supported by the passage even though it isn't stated directly. Options that are too extreme or go beyond the passage are usually wrong. Regular reading of newspapers and editorials is the best long-term preparation. Practise the reading comprehension passages below. Every question has an explanation pointing to the relevant line in the passage.
- Q1.
Which of the following BEST summarises the main idea of the text above?
A. According to a recent newspaper report, an international team of astronomers have meticulously studied nearly 446000 galaxies involving 1000 hours of observation and 600 Earth orbits by the Hubble telescope.B. An international team of astronomers has noticed the presence of dark matter in the universe for the first time, according to a newspaper report. They did this by studying nearly 446000 galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope.C. According to a recent newspaper report, "weak gravitational lensing" is the best technique to study dark matter in the universe. An international team of astronomers has arrived at this conclusion after 1000 hours of observation and 600 Earth orbits by the Hubble Space Telescope.D. An international team of astronomers has affirmed that "dark energy" has been accelerating the expansion of the universe, according to a recent newspaper report. The study used "weak gravitational lensing" and involved 1000 hours of observation and 600 Earth orbits by the Hubble Space Telescope.mediumAsked in NIMCET 2026View solution › - Q2.
Imagine a short story titled “The Mysterious Garden,” which narrates the adventures of two children, Alice and Theo, who discover a hidden garden behind their home. The garden is magical, with plants that talk and animals that walk on two legs. One day, they meet a wise old tree that gives them a series of riddles to solve, promising a treasure if they succeed. What is the main conflict in the story?
A. A dispute between the childrenB. Solving the riddlesC. Finding the gardenD. Protecting the environmenteasyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q3.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain how storytelling beganB. To highlight the entertainment value of storytellingC. To discuss the role and evolution of storytelling in human cultureD. To criticize modern forms of storytellingeasyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q4.
What can be inferred from the passage about oral storytelling?
A. It became less significant after the advent of written language.B. It was a less effective way of preserving history compared to written records.C. It was the only form of entertainment in ancient cultures.D. It was an essential method for preserving culture and history before written language.easyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q5.
What can be inferred from the statement: “The new policy has left many employees disgruntled”?
A. The employees are pleased with the policy.B. The employees are unhappy with the policy.C. The employees are indifferent to the policy.D. The employees are confused by the policy.easyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q6.
The invention of the printing press was a turning point in human history. It enabled mass production of books, leading to the widespread dissemination of knowledge and ideas. This innovation also laid the foundation for the Reformation and the Enlightenment. What was the primary effect of the printing press?
A. It led to the Renaissance.B. It facilitated mass production of books.C. It introduced the concept of the Enlightenment.D. It ended the Dark Ages.easyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q7.
Global warming is causing unprecedented climate changes worldwide. Rising temperatures are leading to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. What is one major consequence of global warming mentioned in the passage?
A. Decreased global temperaturesB. Rising sea levelsC. Stabilization of weather patternsD. Growth of ice capseasyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q8.
Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?
A. Science believes in the humility born of fear of God.B. Science follows the metaphysical path.C. The religious spirit assumes that the human mind can penetrate the mysteries of the universe.D. Religion believes in ultimate reality.mediumAsked in NIMCET 2023View solution › - Q9.
According to the passage, which of the following provides material comforts to people in the case of science?
A. The subjectivity of scienceB. Promotion of fearless inquiry by scienceC. Tangible proofs of the theories of scienceD. Materialistic thinking being cultivated by sciencemediumAsked in NIMCET 2023View solution › - Q10.
According to the passage, rapid urbanization has led to...
A. Decrease in populationB. Reduced transportation demandC. Environmental and infrastructure challengesD. Complete elimination of pollutioneasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q11.
Which of the following helps reduce the number of private vehicles on roads?
A. Building highwaysB. Public transportationC. Increasing fuel pricesD. Expanding airportseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q12.
Renewable energy mentioned in the passage includes...
A. Coal and oilB. Solar and wind powerC. Diesel and petrolD. Nuclear fuel onlyeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q13.
Smart streetlights are an example of...
A. Renewable transportationB. Smart technology reducing energy wasteC. Traffic control systemsD. Security systemseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q14.
According to the passage, who is responsible for building sustainable cities?
A. Governments onlyB. Citizens onlyC. Businesses onlyD. Governments, businesses, and citizenseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q15.
Why were the shipwrecked men divided into different tasks?
A. Because they did not trust each otherB. Because each person has different abilitiesC. Because they wanted to competeD. Because the island was too largeeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q16.
What principle is emphasized as the key to the group's success?
A. Individual independenceB. Competition among workersC. Cooperation and opennessD. Strict leadershipeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q17.
What would the strongest man likely do?
A. Write reportsB. Dig, cut wood, and build hutsC. Make sandalsD. Plan irrigation systemseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q18.
What example does the passage give to show selfish behavior?
A. A man refusing to build hutsB. A man hiding food from othersC. The shoemaker hiding where the bark growsD. The strongest man refusing to workeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q19.
What principle would help the shipwrecked men make the fastest progress on the island?
A. Competing with each otherB. Working secretlyC. Helping each other openlyD. Working aloneeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q20.
What is the primary objective of the Right to Education Act? (Comprehension Passage: Right to Education)
A. To provide free education to college studentsB. To ensure free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14C. To privatize educationD. To promote online learning platformseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution ›