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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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Simplify: b-[b-(a+b)-{b-(b-a-b)}+2a]

A) 2b B) 1
C) 0 D) 3b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

Explanation:
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Effect : The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down.

Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe B) The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees
C) The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation D) The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe

Explanation:

The engineer's caution may have led to people keeping away from the temple

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Arun has certain number of books. It is not less than 15 and not more than 30. If he wants to give these books equally to 2 of his friends, then 1 book will remain. If he wants to give these books equally to 3 of his friends, then 2 books will remain. If he wants to give these books equally to 4 of his friends, then 3 books will remain. What is the number of books he had ?

A) 19 B) 23
C) 17 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23

Explanation:

If he wants to give these books equally to 2 of his friends, then 1 book will remain, it means possible number of books = 15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29
If he wants to give these books equally to 3 of his friends, then 2 books will remain, it means possible number of books = 17,20,23,26,29
If he wants to give these books equally to 4 of his friends, then 3 book will remain, it means possible number of books = 15,19,23,27
common number is only 23 so it will be answer

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How is Giridhar's mother's husband's father-in-law's son's daughter related to Giridhar?

A) Sister B) Wife
C) Niece D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:

The relations may be analysed as follows :

Mother's husband ---> father,  father's father-in-law --->grandfather,  grandfather's son ---> uncle; uncle's daughter ---> cousin.

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Mohan, Ritika, Janvi, Priya and Riya are friends. Janvi runs faster than Ritika but slower than Priya. Mohan is the slowest runner and Riya runs faster than Priya. Who runs the fastest among the five?

A) Priya B) Riya
C) Ritika D) Mohan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Riya

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A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. A completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same point. After what time will they again at the starting point ?

A) 26 minutes and 18 seconds B) 42 minutes and 36 seconds
C) 45 minutes D) 46 minutes and 12 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 46 minutes and 12 seconds

Explanation:

L.C.M. of 252, 308 and 198 = 2772.

 

So, A, B and C will again meet at the starting point in 2772 sec. i.e., 46 min. 12 sec.

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Dileep started a business with a capital of Rs. 8000. After six months, Narender joined him with some investment. If at the end of the year each of them gets equal amount as profit, how much did Narender invest in the business?

A) 24000 B) 16000
C) 12000 D) 32000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16000

Explanation:

Given Dileep and Narender started a business.

Dileep invested 8000 for 12 months

Let Narender invested 'p' for 6 months

At the end of the year, their profit ratio is 1 : 1.

Hence,

8000 x 12 : p x 6

p : 16000

p/16000 = 1/1

=> p = 16,000

 

Hence, Narender invested amount is Rs. 16,000.

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What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice ?

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 1/9 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/9

Explanation:

In two throws of a die, n(s)=(6 x 6)=36

 

let E= Event of geting a sum 9={(3,6),(4,5),(5,4),(6,3)}

 

P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 4/36 = 1/9

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