Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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If the first and third letters in the word NECESSARY were interchanged, also the fourth and the sixth letters, and the seventh and the ninth letters, which of the follwing would be the seventh letter from the left ?

A) E B) S
C) R D) Y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Y

Explanation:

we interchange the positions of the letters as shown below:

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The new letter sequence is CENSSEYRA.
Clearly, the seventh letter from the left is Y.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative

Assertion (A) : An atom is neutral despite the charged particles in it. 

Reason (R) : The neutrons do not have any charge. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

An atom contains the positively charged protons and an equal number of negatively charged electrons So, it is neutral

 

 

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) : Appendix is a vestigial organ in human body. 

Reason (R)    : It does not participate in digestion. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Appendix, earlier used to digest raw vegetable matter, is now a vestigial organ in human body and does-not perform any function. 

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Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace 'x' in series 1,2,5,10,25,50,x,250

A) 75 B) 150
C) 125 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 125

Explanation:

The pattern is *2,*5/2,*2,*5/2,*2, . . . . .
So missing term is 50*(5/2)=125

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Arun is father of 'B' but 'B' is not son of Arun then what is the relationship of 'B' to Arun ?

A) Mother B) Grand son
C) Daughter D) Grand daughter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Daughter

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Anthropology : Man :: Anthology : ?

A) Nature B) Poems
C) Trees D) Apes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Poems

Explanation:

Anthropology deals with the study of man. Similarly, Anthology deals with the collection of poems.

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Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among classes given below:

Professors, post graduates & employed.

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

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Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Animal, Tiger, Vehicle, Car

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

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