{"id":246967,"date":"2026-07-07T15:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=246967"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:21:18","slug":"reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Comprehension Questions for IBPS PO, Live PDF &amp; Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Reading_Comprehension_Questions_for_IBPS_PO_FREE_PDF\" >Reading Comprehension Questions for IBPS PO, FREE PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Reading_Comprehension_Questions_for_IBPS_PO_FREE_Quiz\" >Reading Comprehension Questions for IBPS PO, FREE Quiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Practice_Set_1_Coral_Reefs\" >Practice Set 1: Coral Reefs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Forgot_Password\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Practice_Set_2_The_Science_of_Sleep\" >Practice Set 2: The Science of Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Sign_Up-2\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Login-2\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#Forgot_Password-2\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po\/#i-2\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Practicing reading comprehension questions is a key part of preparing for the English language section of the IBPS PO exam. As one of the most frequently tested topics in both the Preliminary and Main examinations, it assesses a candidate\u2019s ability to grasp ideas, interpret information, draw logical conclusions, and understand the tone and purpose of a passage. Since passages are often based on banking, economy, business, social issues, or current affairs, regular practice also helps candidates become comfortable with exam-relevant content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po-free-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_Comprehension_Questions_for_IBPS_PO_FREE_PDF\"><\/span>Reading Comprehension Questions for IBPS PO, FREE PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your preparation more effective, we have created a free IBPS PO Reading Comprehension Questions PDF containing a wide range of practice passages with detailed explanations. The questions are designed according to the latest banking exam pattern and cover different difficulty levels to strengthen your comprehension and analytical skills. With this PDF, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice exam-oriented Reading Comprehension passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your ability to identify the main idea and supporting details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop better accuracy in inference and vocabulary-based questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance time management while solving lengthy passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare confidently for both IBPS PO Prelims and Mains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-po-practice-paper\/?ref=conttm-ibps-po-rc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download IBPS PO Reading Comprehension Questions FREE PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reading-comprehension-questions-for-ibps-po-free-quiz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_Comprehension_Questions_for_IBPS_PO_FREE_Quiz\"><\/span>Reading Comprehension Questions for IBPS PO, FREE Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting regular quizzes helps improve reading speed, strengthens analytical thinking, and familiarizes candidates with the latest question patterns asked in banking exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-set-1-coral-reefs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Set_1_Coral_Reefs\"><\/span>Practice Set 1: Coral Reefs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_a7f30349763da7c4-325\">Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, often called the &#8220;rainforests of the sea.&#8221; <sup><\/sup>They cover less than one percent of the ocean floor yet support more than twenty-five percent of all marine species. <sup><\/sup>Reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. <sup><\/sup>Over thousands of years, these skeletons accumulate to create the enormous reef structures we see today. <sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_a7f30349763da7c4-326\">Despite their extraordinary richness, coral reefs are in serious danger. <sup><\/sup>Rising ocean temperatures caused by climate change trigger a process known as coral bleaching, in which corals expel the colourful algae living in their tissues. <sup><\/sup>Without these algae, the coral turns white and, if the stress persists, dies. <sup><\/sup>Scientists estimate that nearly half of the world&#8217;s coral reefs have already been lost in the last few decades. <sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human activities compound the problem. Overfishing removes species that keep algae in check, allowing it to smother corals. Agricultural runoff carries fertilizers that further fuel algal growth. Coastal construction destroys reef habitats directly. Yet there is cautious hope: marine protected areas, where fishing and development are restricted, have shown that reefs can recover when given the chance. Scientists are also experimenting with coral gardening\u2014growing heat-resistant coral fragments in nurseries and transplanting them onto damaged reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> Reading Comprehension for IBPS PO Practice Set 1 <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p><strong>Passage 1: Coral Reefs<\/strong><br><br>Q1. What could be the reasons behind the rapid decline of coral reefs worldwide?<br><br>I. Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching.<br>II. Overfishing and agricultural runoff disturb the reef ecosystem.<br>III. Coral polyps have stopped producing calcium carbonate due to pollution.<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. I only<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. Both I and II<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. Both II and III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Both I and III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. All I, II and III<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q2. Which of the following is the actual reason corals turn white during bleaching?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. They absorb excessive calcium carbonate from the ocean.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. They expel the colourful algae living in their tissues.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. They are attacked by invasive species that strip their colour.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Their skeletons dissolve due to ocean acidification.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q3. Why does the author describe coral reefs as the &#8216;rainforests of the sea&#8217;?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Because they grow in warm, humid ocean currents similar to rainforests.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Because they are found in tropical regions of the world.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Because they are extraordinarily rich in biodiversity despite covering a small area.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Because they produce oxygen for the marine environment.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q4. Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the author in the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Indifferent<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Humorous<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Concerned yet cautiously hopeful<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Purely scientific with no emotion<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Pessimistic and despairing<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q5. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. How Coral Polyps Build Their Skeletons<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Ocean Acidification and Its Effects<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Coral Reefs: Threatened Treasures and Paths to Recovery<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. The Rainforests of the Amazon<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Marine Protected Areas and Their Limitations<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q6. Which of the following could be the antonym of &#8216;compound&#8217; as used in the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Aggravate<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Multiply<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Alleviate<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Fortify<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Accumulate<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q7. Which of the following could be the synonym of &#8216;expel&#8217; as used in the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Absorb<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. Discharge<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. Retain<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Nurture<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Secrete inward<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q8. What does the term &#8216;coral gardening&#8217; refer to in the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Planting sea plants around coral reefs to protect them.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Creating artificial reefs out of concrete and steel.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Growing heat-resistant coral fragments in nurseries and transplanting them onto damaged reefs.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Removing algae from coral reefs manually.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Feeding coral polyps with nutrients to boost their growth.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q9. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the passage?<br><br>I. Marine protected areas are a proven strategy that can aid reef recovery.<br>II. Coral reefs will completely disappear within the next decade.<br>III. Agricultural practices far from the coast can still affect coral reefs.<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Only I<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Only II<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Both I and III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Both II and III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. All I, II and III<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q10. According to the passage, what role do algae play in the survival of corals?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. They protect corals from predators.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. They help corals build calcium carbonate skeletons.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. They live in coral tissues and are essential to the coral&#8217;s health and colour.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. They produce oxygen that corals need for respiration.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. 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What could be the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation as mentioned in the passage?<br><br>I. Increased risk of obesity and diabetes.<br>II. Weakening of the immune system.<br>III. Permanent damage to the hippocampus.<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Only I<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. Both I and II<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. Both II and III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Only III<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. All I, II and III<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q12. What is the primary purpose of the brain&#8217;s activity during sleep according to the passage?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. To rest and conserve energy for the next day.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. To perform essential functions like memory consolidation and tissue repair.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. To process sensory inputs that were ignored during the day.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. To regulate body temperature and blood pressure.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q13. Why do students who sleep after learning outperform those who stay awake reviewing material?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Sleep increases their concentration and alertness the next day.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">B. The brain transfers learned information from short-term to long-term memory during sleep.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">C. Staying awake causes stress that erases what was learned.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Growth hormone released during sleep improves brain function.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q14. Which of the following best describes the author&#8217;s attitude toward modern lifestyles and sleep?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Approving \u2014 modern lifestyles are efficient and productive.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. Neutral \u2014 the author simply presents facts without judgment.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"true\">C. Critical \u2014 modern habits are harming people&#8217;s sleep and health.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">D. Nostalgic \u2014 the author prefers the sleep habits of past centuries.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">E. Confused \u2014 the author is unsure of the relationship between lifestyle and sleep.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n<p>Q15. What does the passage suggest as a solution to the sleep-deprivation epidemic?<\/p>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">A. Taking sleeping pills and supplements.<\/button>\n<button data-correct=\"false\">B. 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