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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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There are fourteen juniors and twenty-three seniors in the Service Club. The club is to send four representatives to the State Conference. If the members of the club decide to send two juniors and two seniors, how many different groupings are possible ?

A) 23024 B) 24023
C) 23023 D) 25690
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 23023

Explanation:

Choose 2 juniors and 2 seniors.

 

14C2*23C2 = 23023

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A train is moving and crossing a man who is running on a  platform of 100 m at a speed of 8 kmph in the direction of the train, in 9 sec. If the speed of the train is 74 kmph. Find the length of the train ?

A) 202 mts B) 188 mts
C) 165 mts D) 156 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 165 mts

Explanation:

Let the length of the train = L mts

Relative speed of train and man = 74 - 8 = 66 kmph = 66 x 5/18 m/s

=> 66 x 5/18 = L/9

=> L = 165 mts.

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Q:

Find the number of ways to arrange 6 items in groups of 4 at a time where order matters?

A) 720 B) 640
C) 740 D) 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 360

Explanation:

6P4 = 6! / (6-4)! = 360

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Q:

Find out the wrong term in the given series of numbers ?
6, 15, 35, 77, 165, 221

A) 35 B) 165
C) 221 D) 77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 165

Explanation:

The given series follow the rule that :

Multiplying consecutive prime numbers
2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19....
2x3 = 6
3x5 = 15
5x7 = 35
7x11 = 77
11x13 = 143
13x17 = 221
So, the wrong term is 165.

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Q:

Artist is to painting as senator is to

A) politician B) constituents
C) attorney D) law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) law

Explanation:

As we know that an artist makes paintings, similarly, a senator makes laws.

 

Hence, Artist : Painting :: Senator : Law.

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Q:

Prithvi spent Rs.89,745 on his college fees, Rs 51,291 on Personality Development Classes, and the remaining 27% of the total amount he had as cash with him. What was the total amount?

A) Rs.1,85,400 B) Rs.1,89,600
C) Rs.1,91,800 D) Rs.1,93,200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.1,93,200

Explanation:
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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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In the following question, a matrix of certain characters is given.These characters follow a certain trend, row-wise or column wise.Find out this trend and choose the missing character accordingly.

B G N
D J R
G N ?

A) U B) V
C) W D) X
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) W

Explanation:

 The letters in the first row follow the sequence +5, +7.

The letters in the second row follow the sequence +6, +8.
In the third row, the first letter G moves 7 steps forward to give the second letter N.
Clearly, the missing letter will be 9 steps ahead of N i.e. W.

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