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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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How many parallelograms will be formed if 7 parallel horizontal lines intersect 6 parallel vertical lines?

A) 215 B) 315
C) 415 D) 115
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 315

Explanation:
Parallelograms are formed when any two pairs of parallel lines (where each pair is not parallel to the other pair) intersect.
 

Hence, the given problem can be considered as selecting pairs of lines from the given 2 sets of parallel lines.
 

Therefore, the total number of parallelograms formed = 7C2 x 6C2 = 315
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If an = 1n + 1 + 1 then find the value of a1 + a3 + a5.

 

 

A) 17/12 B) 27/12
C) 37/12 D) 47/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 47/12

Explanation:
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Study the following information and answer the given question:

Point A is 10m to the south of B.Point G is 3 m to the east of A. Point H is 5 m to the south of G. Point D is 6 m to the west of H. Point C is 10 m to the north of D. Point K is 6 m to the east of C. Point L is 5 m to the north of K.

How far and in which direction is point B from point L?

A)

5 metres south

 B)

4 metres east
C)

6 metres north

 D)

3 metres west
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)

3 metres west



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Q:

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Regular

2. Rehearse

3. Regard

4. Refugee

5. Refine

 

A) 12453 B) 54312
C) 51243 D) 32154
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54312

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According to the given Venn diagram, the number of boys who are neither athletes nor disciplined is ___.

 

 

 

A) 1 B) 10
C) 7 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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

Assertion (A)  :   We feel comfortable in hot and humid climate. 

Reason (R)     :   Sweat evaporates faster in humid climate. 

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) Both A and R are false.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both A and R are false.

Explanation:

We feel uncomfortable in hut and humid climate because in hot weather, body sweats more but due to high humidity, this sweat does not evaporate easily. 

 

 

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On which day in April is Gautam's birthday ?  

I. Gautam was born exactly 28 years after his mother was born. 

II. His mother will be 55 years 4 months and 5 days on August 18 this year. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

Clearly, the birthday of Gautam's mother can be found out from II and then Gautam's birthday can be determined using the fact given in I. Thus, both the statements are required. 

 

 

 

 

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Three houses are available in a locality. Three persons apply for the houses. Each applies for one house without consulting others. The probability that all the three apply for the same house is :

A) 2/9 B) 1/9
C) 8/9 D) 7/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/9

Explanation:

One person can select one house out of 3= 3C1 ways =3.

 

Hence, three persons can select one house out of 3 in 3 x 3 x 3 =9.

 

Therefore, probability that all thre apply for the same house is 1/9

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