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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:

Wince : Pain :: Prostration : ?

A) Frustration B) Submissiveness
C) Strained D) Discomfiture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Submissiveness

Explanation:

First is the sigh of the second.

Hence, Wince : Pain :: Prostration :Submissiveness.

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Q:

In a school of 1500 boys, 35% are Hindu, 30% are Sikh,15% are Muslims and remainning are Christians. Find number of christian boys in the school ?

Answer

Given total number of boys in the school = 1500


In that 35% are Hindu, 30% are Sikh, 15% are Muslims


=> 35 + 30 + 15 = 80%


Remaining Boys = 100% - 80% = 20% of 1500


=> 20 x 1500/100 = 300 boys are Christians. 

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Q:

The ratio of present ages of Hema and Chinnu is 13:17. Four years ago the ratio of their ages was 11:15. What will be the ratio of their ages six years hence ?

A) 3 : 7 B) 7 : 9
C) 4 : 5 D) 1 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 : 5

Explanation:

Let their present ages be 13x and 17x.
Then, 13x-4/17x-4 = 11/15.
Solving this, we get x = 2.
Required ratio = 13x2 + 6/17x2 + 6 = 32/40 = 4/5.

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Q:

What was the day on 25th Jan,1981?

A) Monday B) Friday
C) Sunday D) Tuesday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sunday

Explanation:

25 Jan, 1981 = (1980 years + Period from 1.1.1981 to 25.1.1981)

 

Odd days in 1600 years = 0

Odd days in 300 years = 1

80 years = (60 ordinary years + 20 leap year) = (60 x 1 + 20 x 2)= 2 odd days

Jan = 25 days = (3 weeks + 4 days) = 4 odd days.

 

Total number of odd days = (0 + 1 + 2 + 4) = 7= 0 odd day.

Given day is Sunday.

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Area of a square and a rectangle are equal. If side of the square is 40 cm and length of the rectangle is 64 cm, what is the perimeter of the rectangle ?

A) 187 cm B) 178 cm
C) 149 cm D) 194 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 178 cm

Explanation:

Area of square = 40 x 40

= 1600 sq.cm

Given that the areas of Square and Rectangle are equal

=> Area of rectangle = 1600 Sq.cm

We know that, Area of rectangle = L x B

Given L = 64 cm

Breadth of rectangle = 1600/64 = 25 cm

Perimeter of the rectangle = 2(L + B) = 2(64+25) = 178 cm.

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Q:

Find the area of a square, one of whose diagonals is 3.8 m long.

A) 4.22 sq.m B) 5.22 sq.m
C) 6.22 sq.m D) 7.22 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.22 sq.m

Explanation:

Area of the square = 12×diagonal2=  1/2 * 3.8 * 3.8 = 7.22 sq.m

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Q:

Lakshmi and Meena are Rohan's wifes. Shalini is Meena's step-daughter. How is Lakshmi related to Shalini ?

A) Sister B) Mother
C) Step-mother D) Mother-in-law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mother

Explanation:

Shalini is Meena's step-daughter means Shalini is the daughter of the other wife of Rohan. 

So, Shalini is the daughter of Lakshmi or Lakshmi is the mother of Shalini 

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Q:

54, 60  LCM is

A) 600 B) 540
C) 60 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 540

Explanation:

Here the LCM of 54, 60 is

 

=> 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 10

= 6 x 9 x 10

= 54 x 10

= 540.

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