Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

Q:

Should jobs be linked with academic degrees and diplomas? 

Arguments:

1. No. A very large number of persons with meagre academic qualifications will apply

2. No. Importance of higher education will be diminished

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only 2 is true

Explanation:

Delinking jobs with degrees will diminish the need for higher education as amny of them persue such education for jobs.So, only arg 2 is strong

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Q:

The area of a circle of radius 5 is numerically what percent its circumference?

A) 150% B) 250%
C) 350% D) 450%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250%

Explanation:

required percentage = πr22πr×100 =250%

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Q:

Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary

1. Dyke 2. Dwindle 3. Dwell 4. Dye

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

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Q:

Which of the following statement(s)is/are TRUE?

I. 2√3 > 3√2

II. 4√2 > 2√8

A) Only I   B) Only II  
C) Neither I nor II D) Both I and II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neither I nor II

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

Assertion (A)  :  Diamond is used for cutting glass. 

Reason (R)     :  Diamond has a high refractive index. 

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:

Diamond is very hard due to its rigid three dimensional structure and so, it is used for cutting glass. Refractive index of diamond is high and gives it the greater transparency and brilliance. 

 

 

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Q:

Refer the below table and answer the following question.

If 400 calories are burned by jogging 5 km, then how many calories were burnt in the given week? 

A) 1890 calories B) 1840 calories
C) 1790 calories D) 1740 calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1840 calories

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Q:

What is the pass percentage in at least one of the two exams for section A (approximately or rounded)?

 

A) 80 B) 65
C) 75 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75

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Q:

In what time will Rs. 1000 become Rs. 1331 at 10% per annum compounded annually?

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

Explanation:

Principal = Rs. 1000; Amount = Rs. 1331; Rate = 10% p.a. Let the time be n years. Then,
[ 1000 (1+ (10/100))^n ] = 1331 or (11/10)^n = (1331/1000) = (11/10)^3
n = 3 years

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