Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers

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Q1
What time of the day is described in the passage?
  • A Morning
  • B Afternoon
  • C Evening
  • D Midnight
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The mention of “sunset” and “lamps” suggests it’s evening.
Q2
What does Ramesh drink while studying?
  • A Coffee
  • B Tea
  • C Water
  • D Milk
Answer: Option B
Explanation: “Prefers tea to coffee” means he likes tea more.
Q3
What best describes the travelers?
  • A Lazy
  • B Fearful
  • C Brave
  • D Tired
Answer: Option C
Explanation: “With courage” indicates bravery.
Q4
Why did the teacher praise Sita?
  • A For good handwriting and punctuality
  • B For being talkative
  • C For her singing
  • D For her attendance
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Focus on what the teacher appreciated.
Q5
What caused the delay?
  • A Fog
  • B Engine failure
  • C Heavy rain
  • D Strike
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The passage gives the reason directly.
Q6
What does honesty lead to?
  • A Anger and hatred
  • B Trust and respect
  • C Money and fame
  • D Fear and doubt
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The sentence explains the result of honesty.
Q7
Why did the dog follow the boy?
  • A The boy scolded it
  • B The boy fed it daily
  • C The boy ignored it
  • D The boy scared it
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Kindness builds trust.
Q8
What was the manager’s instruction?
  • A To delay the project
  • B To complete it before the weekend
  • C To cancel the project
  • D To start it after the weekend
Answer: Option B
Explanation: “Before the weekend” shows urgency.
Q9
Why did Ritu buy the umbrella?
  • A For fashion
  • B To gift someone
  • C To protect from rain
  • D To block sunlight
Answer: Option C
Explanation: “Expected rain” gives the reason.
Q10
What can one see in the museum?
  • A Paintings
  • B Ancient tools
  • C Statues of kings
  • D Modern machines
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The passage clearly says so.
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