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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's mother is sister of P and daughter of M. S is daughter of P and sister of T. How is M related to T? 

A) Father B) Grandmother
C) Grandfather D) Grandfather or Grandmother
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Grandfather or Grandmother

Explanation:

S is daughter of P and sister of T. So, T is daughter of P. 

Now, the sister of P is the daughter of M. This means that P is also the daughter of M. Clearly, T is the granddaughter of M. 

So, M is the Grandfather or Grandmother of T. 

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A sum of Rs. 427 is to be divided among A, B and C in such a way that 3 times A’s share, 4 times B’s share and 7 times C’s share are all equal. The share of C is ?

A) 64 B) 76
C) 84 D) 98
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 84

Explanation:

Given total sum = Rs. 427
And given that 3 times A’s share, 4 times B’s share and 7 times C’s share are all equal.
=> 3A = 4B = 7C
But given
=> A + B + C = 427
Now express A and B in terms of C i.e
=> (7C/3) + (7C/4) + C = 427
=> C = 84

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If wall is called window, window is called door, door is called floor, floor is callled roof and roof is callled ventilator, what will a person stand on ?

A) Window B) Wall
C) Floor D) Roof
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Roof

Explanation:

A person will stand on the 'floor' and 'floor' is called 'roof'.

So, a person will stand on the 'roof'.

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A Shopkeeper  charges sales tax of x% upto Rs.2,000 and above it he charges y%. A customer pays total tax of Rs 320, when he purchases the goods worth Rs. 6,000 and he pay's the total tax of Rs. 680 for the goods worth Rs. 12,000. The value of (x-y) is:

A) 0 B) -2
C) -4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

Explanation:

          2000xX100 + 4000xY100 = 320

 

and     2000xX100 + 10000xY100 = 680

 

x = 4  and  y = 6

 

x-y = -2

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) :  Glass tumbler breaks in winter when hot water is poured in it.

Reason (R)    :  When hot water is poured. the outer surface of glass expands.

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

When in winter, hot water is poured in the glass tumbler. its inner surface tends to expand while the Outer surface in contact with cold atmosphere does not. This opposite interaction causes the tumbler to break. 

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A man invests in a 16% stock at 128. The interest obtained by him is :

A) Rs. 8% B) Rs. 12%
C) Rs. 12.5% D) Rs. 16%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 12.5%

Explanation:

By investing Rs 128, income derived = Rs. 16

 

By investing Rs. 100, income derived =Rs. (16/128*100)  = Rs.12.5

 

Interest obtained  = 12.5%

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Arrange the following in descending order.

 

54, 43 and 64

 

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

Explanation:
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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

For which of the following pairs of years the total exports from the three companies together are equal? (in lakhs)

 

A) 2011 & 2013 B) 2013 & 2015
C) 2011 & 2012 D) 2014 & 2015
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2014 & 2015

Explanation:
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