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Students usually tend to focus more on high-weightage questions in the SBI PO Mains exam. When the exam is just going to happen next month and there isn\u2019t much time left, you should now focus more on high-weightage questions. In the English Language section, there are 40 questions carrying 20 marks. As per experts\u2019 analysis, Reading Comprehension (RC) holds the highest weightage in this section. That\u2019s why it becomes important for students to prepare this topic smartly. In this blog, we are providing RC-based questions along with useful tips to solve them, so that students can maximize their score in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Weightage of Reading Comprehension in SBI PO Mains English Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If we look at the year-to-year analysis of the SBI PO Mains English Language section, one thing is very clear Reading Comprehension (RC) is the most important part of this section. Every year, around 15 questions are asked from RC. This means you simply cannot skip this section if you want to clear the mains exam in the first go. Students who are preparing for the exam know that in the Mains there is a sectional cut-off, so you must score high in English to qualify. As per subject experts, your maximum focus should be on RC because it holds more weightage comparatively to others topics. We are not saying to leave other topics, but RC should be your top priority. You need to practice regularly so that with speed, you also get 100% accuracy. If you are weak in RC, don\u2019t worry. Keep reading below, where we will share tips to attempt RC smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tips to Solve RC Questions for SBI PO Mains 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Read Newspapers Daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The best way to improve in Reading Comprehension (RC) is to start reading newspapers daily, especially the editorial section. This will improve your reading speed and help you understand different contexts. Whenever you come across a new word, write it down, learn its meaning, and revise it daily. Slowly, your vocabulary will get better, which is very useful for RC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Check Questions Before Reading the Passage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While attempting RC in the exam, don\u2019t directly start reading the whole passage. First, look at the questions and options. This will give you a clear idea of what to look for in the passage. Many students start reading the passage first, then move to the questions, then they forget what they have read in the passage again, they waste time reading the passage so we suggest that you to read the questions first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Attempt Direct Questions First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Students should begin with direct question, such as synonyms, antonyms, or fact-based ones. These questions are easier to solve and take less time. Once you secure these marks, move on to indirect questions that need more thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Don\u2019t Waste Time if Stuck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes you may not be able to solve an RC question even after reading it two times. In such cases, it is better to skip the question and move ahead. Because you have only 40 minutes to solve 40 questions, which means you get just one minute for each. Don\u2019t waste extra time on a single question; you can always come back to it later if time is left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Read Carefully Without Rushing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Many students make mistakes by rushing through questions. Words like \u201cNOT\u201d<\/strong>, \u201cEXCEPT\u201d<\/strong>, or \u201cTRUE\/FALSE\u201d<\/strong> can completely change the answer. Read calmly with focus. So you don’t smake uch silly mistakes in the exam and loss marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At last, the most important tip is to take mock tests regularly. Just solving questions without a proper exam environment will not help much. Even if you practice topic-wise RC tests, try to attempt them in with the desktop. This way, you will get used to handling exam pressure and time limits. Trust me, if you follow this habit and attempt RC seriously in mocks, you will definitely see improvement in your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some important and expected questions of Reading Comprehension for SBI PO Mains. Have a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Blue Ridge Mountains make up one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. They are also home to forests with diverse tree populations, ____(A)____ those trees are under attack from invasive species, and researchers say that the impact over time is becoming ever more concerning. According to a study, about a quarter of the loss of tree biomass\u2014roughly one-quarter of tree death\u2014over the past three decades was linked to invasive species transported by humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Invasive species aren\u2019t just a problem in the Blue Ridge Mountains; they impact forests throughout the United States. People have documented at least 471 exotic insects and pathogens in forests across the country over the past few centuries, and similar situations exist in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The problem is species-specific, so particular invasive species impact particular tree hosts. The researchers identified eight combinations of common invasive pests or pathogens and their hosts: American chestnuts suffered from chestnut blight, a fungus from Asia; elms had Dutch elm disease, also a fungus from Asia; redbuds had neofusioccum, a fungus of unknown origin; butternut trees had butternut canker, another fungus from Asia; dogwoods had dogwood anthracnose, yet another fungus from Asia; oaks attracted the gypsy moth, an insect from Europe; hemlocks were victim to hemlock woolly adelgid, an insect from Asia; and ash trees attracted the emerald ash borer, another insect from Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of the eight tree taxa they studied, seven have species that are now threatened or endangered because of the invasive pests or pathogens, according to the study. The researchers found six more combinations, but those trees declined possibly due to other factors. ____(B)____ For example, the emerald ash borer, an insect, gets under the bark and disrupts the xylem, a tissue that brings water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves. Gypsy moths cause leaves to fall off trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of global trade and travel, invasive species will likely remain a problem. Climate change can make the problem worse, because unhealthy forests are less resistant to exotic species, and those pests and pathogens can spread faster under warmer conditions. Invasive species are among several ways that forests are under attack. Forest fires, such as those that burned in the Amazon rainforest in 2019 due to human deforestation, climate change and drought are additional ways. Even native species, such as white-tailed deer, which are in high density in certain parts of Shenandoah National Park, can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem if not regulated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These threats are evolving. Changes to land use are becoming increasingly worrisome to the forest. We\u2019re still losing something between 80 and 100,000 square kilometers of tropical rainforest every year. This deforestation and fragmentation of forests allows other threats to increase. For example, hunting often happens when forests are more accessible to humans; fragmented forests are likely more susceptible to climate fluctuations; and when animals do not stay isolated in their forest habitats, they can transmit pathogens to humans, including coronaviruses. But the researchers found that overall, the forest they studied remained healthy, even as trees impacted by invasive species died. That\u2019s because forests are resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The average above-ground biomass, a measure of trees above the soil, actually increased, as trees that were impacted less by the invasive pests and pathogens grew. Tree biodiversity also did not change much. In some patches, you\u2019d look around and see more species than you would have in the past. It works because it\u2019s a fairly diverse forest, so you\u2019re losing some species, and less affected species are filling in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The study suggests that people and governments prevent invasive species through policy regulations, biosecurity and conservation to make forests more resilient. People need to appreciate forests, recognize that our water, our clean air, so many services that we depend on, are the result of fully functioning, healthy forests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The majority of the common invasive species identified by the researchers were from Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Invasive species are more likely to attack temperate forests than tropical ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Climate change is correlated with the spread of invasive pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n a) Only 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) Only 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) Only 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n d) Only 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n e) All 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n On what note does the author end the passage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n a) The health of the world\u2019s forests depends on people\u2019s appreciation of forests and its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) Unless people are grateful to Nature for its services, the world\u2019s forests cannot be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) The responsibility of the preservation of forests should be on people rather than governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n d) The governments should take greater responsibility of conserving forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n e) Invasive species will continue to spread as long as people are irresponsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is an unwanted consequence of decline of rainforests due to invasive species or deforestation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n a) Transmission of pathogens to humans via animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) Increase in the incidence of hunting of animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) Decline of endangered animal species<\/p>\n\n\n\n d) Both A and B<\/p>\n\n\n\n e) All A, B and C<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is the primary purpose of the author in the fifth paragraph of the passage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n a) To criticise the apathetic stance of the governments in preserving forests<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) To illustrate the different threats plaguing the world\u2019s forests<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) To detail the adverse impact of invasive species on the world\u2019s forests<\/p>\n\n\n\n d) To highlight ways through which invasive species spread in forests e) To throw light on how climate change impacts forests of the world <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the free PDF of Reading Comprehension questions for SBI PO Mains and practice high-level Reading Comprehension sets. These questions are based on the latest exam pattern to help you improve speed and accuracy. It helps make your preparation more productive for scoring well in the English section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is what the Successful Candidates say about the practice mock. Have a look. You never know may be you are the next one.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Practice Daily and Take Mock Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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