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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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Antonym of the Word : efface

A) burn B) face
C) erase D) create
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) erase

Explanation:
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Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument :

" A visit of school students to botanical garden to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged" - a message on the notice board in the school.

 

Assumptions :

1. Botanical gardens are full of natural resources.
2. School students are likely to learn more through interaction with the new environment.

 

A) Only assumption 1 is implicit B) Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 2 is implicit D) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit

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Q:

An error 2% in excess is made while measuring the side of a square. The percentage of error in the calculated area of the square is:

A) 2% B) 2.02%
C) 4% D) .4.04%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) .4.04%

Explanation:

100 cm is read as 102 cm.

 A1 = (100 x 100)  and A2 =(102 x 102)   

(A2 - A1) = [(102 x 102)-(100 x 100) ]= 404    

Percentage error =[404/(100 x 100 )] x 100%= 4.04%

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Q:

Mastic : Gum : : Suet : ?

A) Fur B) Hide
C) Fat D) Milk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fat

Explanation:

Mastic is a gum obtained from plants and suet is a fat obtained from animals.

 

Hence, Mastic : Gum :: Suet : Fat.

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Q:

There is a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. They are Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher, Salesman, Engineer and Accountant There are two married couples in the family. D, the Salesman is married to the Lady Teacher. The Doctor is married to the Lawyer. F, the Accountant is the son of B and brother of E. C, the Lawyer is the daughter-in-law of A. E is the unmarried Engineer. A is the grandmother of F.  What is the profession of A? 

A) Lawyer B) Teacher
C) Doctor D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Teacher

Explanation:

C is the daughter-in-law of A who is the grandmother of F means C is the mother of F But F is the son of B. 

So. B is C's husband. But C, the lawyer. is married to the Doctor So. B is the Doctor. F. the Accountant, will he the non of B and C E is the unmarried Engineer 

So. the other married couple can be that of grandmother of F. i.e, A and D. But D, the Salesman, is married to the Lady Teacher. 

So. D, the Salesman, is the grandfather of F. father of B and the husband of A. the Lady Teacher. 

A is the Lady Teacher 

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The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2:3. And that of the second to the third is 5:8, then the second number is:

A) 30 B) 27
C) 23 D) 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

Explanation:

Then, A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 5:8
= (5 x 3/5) : (8 x 3/5) = 3:24/5
A:B:C = 2:3:24/5
= 10:15:24 => B = 98 x 15/49 = 30.

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Q:

Raghu can do a job in 12 days alone and Sam can do the same job in 15 days alone. A third person Aru whose efficiency is two-third of efficiency of both Ram and Shyam together, can do the same job in how many days alone?

A) 10 B) 12
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

One day work of Raghu and Sam together = 1/12 + 1/15 = 9/60 = 3/20

Aru efficiency = 2/3 of (Raghu + Sam)

Number of days required for Aru to do thw work alone = 3/2 x 20/3 = 10 days. 

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Q:

Dilatory:Expeditious::Direct:?

A) Tortuoust B) Straight
C) Circumlocutory D) Curved
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Circumlocutory

Explanation:

The words in each pair are opposites of each other.

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