{"id":246972,"date":"2026-08-25T20:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=246972"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:52:12","slug":"cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloze Test Questions for IBPS PO Mains, 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\/cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po\/#IBPS_PO_Cloze_Test_Questions_for_Mains_FREE_PDF\" >IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions for Mains, 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\/cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po\/#IBPS_PO_Cloze_Test_Practice_Questions_for_Mains\" >IBPS PO Cloze Test Practice Questions for Mains<\/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\/cloze-test-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po\/#i-2\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>The Cloze Test is an important topic in the English Language section of the <strong>IBPS PO Mains Examination 2026<\/strong>, scheduled to be conducted on <strong>4th October 2026<\/strong>. It evaluates a candidate\u2019s command of grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and contextual understanding by requiring them to complete a passage with the most appropriate words. Since the questions test the ability to understand the overall context of a passage, candidates need to consider sentence flow and the relationship between different parts of the passage rather than focusing on individual sentences. Regular practice is especially useful for improving accuracy and speed in the Mains English section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Cloze_Test_Questions_for_Mains_FREE_PDF\"><\/span>IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions for Mains, FREE PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To strengthen your preparation, we have compiled a FREE IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions PDF featuring a variety of practice passages based on the latest banking exam pattern. The PDF includes questions of different difficulty levels along with detailed explanations to help candidates improve their contextual vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. By practicing these sets regularly, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve grammar and contextual vocabulary skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to identify the most suitable word based on sentence flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance reading speed and contextual understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase accuracy while solving passage-based questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice exam-oriented Cloze Test questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare effectively for the <strong>IBPS PO Mains Exam scheduled for 4th October 2026<\/strong><\/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\/ibps-po-prep-kit\/?ref=conttm-ibps-po-cloze-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions FREE PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-po-cloze-test-practice-questions-for-mains\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Cloze_Test_Practice_Questions_for_Mains\"><\/span>IBPS PO Cloze Test Practice Questions for Mains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>IBPS PO Mains Exam<\/strong>, Cloze Test questions are presented as a passage containing multiple blanks, with candidates required to select the most appropriate option for each blank. The questions may test vocabulary, grammar, connectors, prepositions, and contextual usage. 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Over-indebtedness, however, remains a serious ________, particularly when multiple lenders extend credit to the same borrower without credit history.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">achievement<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">benefit<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">challenge<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">solution<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">celebration<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. Poor governance, on the other hand, can lead to financial ________ and erode investor confidence.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">growth<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">expansion<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">scandals<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">success<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">profits<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>6. India&#8217;s Jan Dhan Yojana has been a ________ step in this direction.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">controversial<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">landmark<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">trivial<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">experimental<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">delayed<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>7. Retail investors are encouraged to ________ in capital markets as part of a diversified investment strategy.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">avoid<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">ignore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">withdraw from<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">participate<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">abstain<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>8. Market ________ can be caused by a range of factors, including geopolitical events, earnings announcements, and changes in monetary policy.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">stability<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">certainty<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">volatility<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">simplicity<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">harmony<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>9. The current account deficit (CAD) arises when a country ________ more goods, services, and capital than it exports.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">produces<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">exports<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">imports<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">creates<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">bans<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>10. When inflation ________ beyond acceptable levels, the central bank may raise interest rates.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">drops<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">disappears<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">surges<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">freezes<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">normalises<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>11. The primary ________ of QE is to lower long-term interest rates and encourage lending.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">drawback<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">objective<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">coincidence<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">rumour<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">crisis<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>12. Policyholders pay regular ________ to an insurer.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">taxes<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">fines<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">premiums<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">dividends<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">salaries<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>13. Regulators worldwide are working to ________ guidelines that ensure data privacy while fostering fintech innovation.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">remove<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">ignore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">frame<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">violate<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">delay<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>14. The ________ of risk among a large number of policyholders ensures that no single entity bears a disproportionately large financial burden.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">concentration<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">elimination<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">spreading<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">creation<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">avoidance<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>15. 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Central banks typically ________ inflation within a target band using tools such as adjusting the repo rate.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">ignore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">eliminate<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">target<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">avoid<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">create<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>17. Good governance ensures that companies ________ in the best interests of shareholders and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">act<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">invest<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">spend<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">borrow<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">list<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>18. 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