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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:

At 3.40, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock form an angle of:

A) 110 B) 120
C) 130 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 130

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs. = 360º. 

 

Angle traced by it in 113hrs =36012×1130= 1100 

 

Angle traced by minute hand in 60 min. = 3600 

 

Angle traced by it in 40 min = 36060×400= 2400 

 

Required angle (240 - 110)º = 1300

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Q:

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

Assertion (A) : An atom is neutral despite the charged particles in it. 

Reason (R) : The neutrons do not have any charge. 

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: B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

An atom contains the positively charged protons and an equal number of negatively charged electrons So, it is neutral

 

 

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Q:

There is 50% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate ?

A) Rs. 5422 B) Rs. 5489
C) Rs. 3972 D) Rs. 6145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 3972

Explanation:

Let p = Rs. 100.

Then, S.I is Rs. 50 and time = 5 years. 

∴ R = 100×50100×5= 10% p.a.

 

Now, p = Rs. 12,000 , T = 3 years and R = 10% p.a.


C.I. = Rs. 12000×1+101003-1= Rs. 3972

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Q:

If 6 men and 3 boys working together, can do four times as much work per hour as a man and a boy together. Find the ratio of the work done by a man and that of a boy for a given time  ?

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

Explanation:

6M + 3B = 4(1M + 1B)
6M + 3B = 4M + 4B
2M = 1B

M/B = 1/2

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Q:

How many days are there in k weeks k days ?

A) 8+k days B) 7+1k days
C) 8k days D) 7/k days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8k days

Explanation:

As we know that a week has 7 days,

k weeks k days = (7k + k) days = 8k days.

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Q:

 Igloos : Canada : : Rondavels : ?

A) Russia B) Africa
C) Indonesia D) Rangoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Africa

Explanation:

First is the type of houses most commonly found in the second.

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Q:

Among P,Q, R, S, and T,each having a different weight, R is heavier than only P. S is lighter than Q and heavier than T. Who among them is the heaviest?

A) Q B) P
C) S D) Data inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Q

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability
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Q:

88 cubic centimetres of silver is drawn into a wire 1 mm in diameter. The length of the wire in metres will be ?

A) 112 mts B) 84 mts
C) 96 mts D) 108 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 84 mts

Explanation:

Vol of silver = πR2h  = 66 C.C  

Given D= 1mm => R = D/2 = 1/20 cm  

 

=> 227×1202×h = 66

= 66 x 400 x (7/22) = 8400 cm = 84 mtrs.

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