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

Assertion (A)   :   Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. 

Reason (R)      :   They are fed by melting snow. 

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: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers originating in Himalayan peaks are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year. 

 

 

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6 boys and 8 girls can do job in 10 days , 26 boys & 48 women do work in 2 days. Find time taken by 15 boys and 20 girls to do same work ?

A) 2 days B) 3 days
C) 4 days D) 5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 days

Explanation:

One day work of 6 boys and 8 girls is given as 6b + 8g = 1/10 -------->(I)

 


One day work of 26 boys and 48 women is given as 26b + 48w = 1/2 -------->(II)

 

Divide both sides by 2 in (I) and then multiply both sides by 5

Now we get, 15b + 20g = 1/4.

Therefore, 15 boys and 20 girls can do the same work in 4 days.

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Q:

Marathon is to race as Hibernation is to

A) Eat B) Sleep
C) Winter D) Dream
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sleep

Explanation:

Marathon is to Race as Hibernation is to Sleep.

 

Marathon is a long race in the similar way Hibernation refers to a long sleep.

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40% of 265 + 35% of 180 = 50% of ?

A) 383 B) 338
C) 84.5 D) 253.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 338

Explanation:

We know that 40% = 25

 

40% of 265 + 35% of 180 = 50% ?

 

25 x 265 + 35% of 180 = 50% ?

 

We know that (35% of 180 = 180% of 35) & 180% = 95

 

25 x 265 + 95 x 35 = 50% ?

 

106 + 63 = 50% ?

 

?= 2 x 169 = 338.

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The average of six numbers is x and the average of three of these is y. If the average of the remaining three is z, then :

A) x = y + z B) 2x = y + z
C) 3x = 2y - 2z D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x = y + z

Explanation:

Clearly, we  have : x = (3y + 3z ) / 6 or 2x = y + z.

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Sundar runs 20 m towards East and turns to right and runs 10 m. Then he turns to the right and runs 9 m. Again he turns to right and runs 5 m. After this he turns to left and runs 12 m and finally he turns to right and 6 m. Now to which direction is Sundar facing?

A) East B) West
C) North D) South
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) North

Explanation:

Therefore, it is clear that Sundar will face towards North.

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How many arrangements of the letters of the word ‘BENGALI’ can be made if the vowels are never together.

A) 120 B) 640
C) 720 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 720

Explanation:

There are 7 letters in the word ‘Bengali of these 3 are vowels and 4 consonants.

 

Considering vowels a, e, i as one letter, we can arrange 4+1 letters in 5! ways in each of which vowels are together. These 3 vowels can be arranged among themselves in 3! ways.

 

Total number of words = 5! x 3!= 120 x 6 = 720

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How much amount Ronnie required to pay for the new car in the buy-back scheme ?

I. The cost of the new car was three times the cost price of his old car. 

II. His old car was valued at Its 25000 under buy-back scheme. 

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:

From both the statements together, we conclude that the price of the new car is Rs (25000 * 3) i.e. Rs 75000

So, Ronnie had to pay Rs (75000 - 25000) i.e. Its 50000.

Thus, both I and II are required 

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