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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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Q:

In a certain code language STUDENT is written as TUTDNES.How will SOURCES be writte in that code language?

A) SOURCES B) SUORECS
C) SRUOCES D) SOURSEC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) SUORECS

Explanation:

- There are 7 letters in the word

- The middle letter has been left intact

- The first and the last letters  of the word have interchanged their position. Similarly, the second and the third letters and the fifth and sixth letters have interchanged their position.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

3240, 540, 108, 27, ?, 4.5

A) 7 B) 10
C) 9 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

Explanation:

Ans. 
540 = 3240/6
108 = 540/5
27 = 108/4
? = 27/3, i.e. ? = 9

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Rahul went to purchase a Nokia mobile handset, the shopkeeper told him to pay 20% tax if he asked the bill. Rahul manages to get the discount of 5% on the actual saleprice of the mobile and he paid the shopkeeper Rs. 3325 without tax. Besides he manages to avoid to pay 20% tax on the already  discounted price, what is the amount of discount that he has gotten?

A) 750 B) 375
C) 875 D) 525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 875

Explanation:

CP = 100, SP (with tax) =120

 

New   SP = 100 - 5 = 95

 

 Effective discount = 120 - 95 = 25 

 

So, at SP of 95 ----> discount = 25

 

and      at SP of 3325 -----> discount = 2595×3325 = 875

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Q:

Find the odd one out

A) crusade B) campaign
C) expedition D) cruise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cruise

Explanation:

Cruise = a sea voyage for pleasure.
All other words are related to ‘journey on land, sea with an aim’

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Q:

Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.

II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Neither I nor II is strong D) Both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, defence is necessary for the safety of the country, which is of prime importance. So, argument I holds. Also, a country can concentrate on internal progress and development only when it is safe from external aggressions. So, argument II does not hold.

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Select the term missing from the following series.

 

GPW, GPUW, GIPUW, GIPSUW, ___

 

A) GIPKSUW B) GIJPSUW
C) GIKPSW D) GIKPSUW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) GIKPSUW

Explanation:
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A Certain sum of money an amounts to Rs 2500 in a span Of 5 years and further to Rs.3000 in a span of 7 years at simple interest The sum is ?

A) Rs. 1800 B) Rs. 2000
C) Rs. 1400 D) Rs. 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 1250

Explanation:

2500 in 5th year and 3000 in 7th year
So in between 2 years Rs. 500 is increased => for a year 500/2 = 250
So, per year it is increasing Rs.250 then in 5 years => 250 x 5 = 1250
Hence, the initial amount must be 2500 - 1250 = Rs. 1250

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Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary

a. Guarantee b. Group c. Grotesque d. Guard e. Groan

A) a, c, e, b, d B) b, e, a, d, c
C) b, c, e, a, d D) e, c, b, a, d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) e, c, b, a, d

Explanation:
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