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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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Find the errors in the below given A, B, C & D sentences.

 Former prime minister ruled himself out(A)/as an alternative rightwing candidate for his party colleague (B)/

whose campaign has been thrown into chaos(C)/by a fake jobs scandal(D)

A) A & C B) B & D
C) A & D D) C & B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A & D

Explanation:

A) As prime minister is an honorable person it must start with an Article 'The'. 

D) a fake jobs => a indicates it is singular, so job will come.

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Q:

Find the number of ways in which 21 balls can be distributed among 3 persons such that each person does not receive less than 5 balls.

A) 28 B) 14
C) 21 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

Explanation:

Let x, y, z be the number of balls received by the three persons, then

  

x≥5, y≥5, z≥5 and x+y+z=21

 

Let u≥0, v≥0, w≥0 then

 

∴ x + y + z =21

 

⇒ u + 5 + v + 5 + w + 5 = 21

 

⇒ u + v + w = 6 

 

∴Total number of solutions = C3-16+3-1=C28=28

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If  x = 1 - q and y = 2q + 1, then for what value of q, x is equal to y ?

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

x = y  <=> 1 - q =  2q  + 1  <=> 3q  = 0 <=> q = 0.

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Q:

Study the following diagram and answer questions based on it.

 

 

The diagram represents the favourite ice-cream flavours of kids in a society.

 

How many kids like Strawberry but not Vanilla?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 7 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

Explanation:
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Rajan is the brother of Sachin and Manick is the father of Rajan. Jagat is the brother of Priya and Priya is the daughter of Sachin. Who is the uncle of Jagat ? 

A) Rajan B) Sachin
C) Manick D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rajan

Explanation:

Jagat is the brother of Priya and Priya is the daughter of Sachin. So. Jagat is the son of Sachin. Now, Rajan is the brother of Sachin. 

Thus, Rajan is the uncle of Jagat 

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A room is 15 feet long and 12 feet broad. A mat has to be placed on the floor of the room leaving 1.5 feet space from the walls. What will be the cost of the mat at the rate of Rs. 3.50 per squire feet?

A) 378 B) 472.5
C) 496 D) 630
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 378

Explanation:

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Q:

Find the odd one out of the group ?

A) 708 B) 392
C) 618 D) 816
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 392

Explanation:

The sum of the digits in 708, 618 and 816 is 15, but not in 392.

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Pradeep correctly remembers that his mother's is before twenty third February but after ninteenth February, whereas his brother correctly remembers that their mother's birthday is not on or after twentysecond February. On which day in February is definitely their mother's birthday ?

A) 20 or 21 B) 20
C) 21 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 or 21

Explanation:

According to Pradeep : 20,21 or 22...(1)
According to his brother : not 22....(2)
From (1)&(2), the birthday falls on February 20 or 21.

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