Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, ?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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If two line pa + b = 2 and 3a + b = 4 are parallel to each other, then what is the value of p ?

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

Explanation:

Given two lines are parallel

pa+b=2

b=-pa+2..........(1)

3a+b=4

b=-3a+4 ...........(2)

m1 = -p

m2= -3

The condition for the two lines to be parallel is m1=m2

p = 3

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The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by lettered pairs of words.Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.

Fury  :  Ire

A) Amusement : Happiness B) Joke : Laugh
C) Cry : Whisper D) Convulsion : Spasm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Convulsion : Spasm

Explanation:

Second is a more intense form of the first

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

 

12, 17, 34, ?, 78, 83, 166

 

A) 36 B) 33
C) 39 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 39

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Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:

Calender : Dates : : Dictionary: ?

A) Words B) Books
C) Language D) Vocabulary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Words

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

123, 120, 116, 111, ?, 98

 

A) 100 B) 105
C) 99 D) 103
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 105

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Pointing towards Sweety, Sripad said, " I am the only son of her mother's son." How is Sweety related to Sripad ?  

A) Niece B) Aunt
C) Mother D) Cousin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aunt

Explanation:

Sweety's mother's son---Sweety's brother.
So, Sripad is the son of Sweety's brother or Sweety is Sripad's Aunt.

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Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.

 

There are six members in a family. One couple has parents and their children in the family. Arjun is the son of Raju and Elamathi is the daughter of Arjun. Divya is the daughter of Rani who is the mother of Elamathi and Banu is the mother of Arjun.

 

How many female members in the family?

 

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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