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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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There are 7 non-collinear points. How many triangles can be drawn by joining these points?

A) 10 B) 30
C) 35 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

Explanation:

A triangle is formed by joining any three non-collinear points in pairs.

 

There are 7 non-collinear points

 

The number of triangles formed = 7C3 = 35

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Find the length of the longest pole that can be placed in a room 12 m long 8m broad and 9m high.

A) 14m B) 15m
C) 16m D) 17m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17m

Explanation:

Length of longest pole = Length of the diagonal of the room

 

122+82+92=289 = 17m

 

 

 

 

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The base of a parallelogram is twice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 72 sq. cm, find its height

A) 6 B) 7
C) 8 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

Explanation:

Let the height of the parallelogram be x. cm. Then, base = (2x) cm.

2x×x=72=>2x2=72=>x=6 

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Q:

Consider the statement to be true and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Statement :

 

This year in the budget section, there was no find allotment for travel insurance.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. Travel insurance requires funds.

2. There are many other areas that need more financial attentions.

 

 

A) Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit B) Only assumption 1 is implicit
C) Only assumption 2 is implicit D) Either assumption 1 or 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit

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

2, 4, 13, 41, 106, ?

A) 172 B) 191
C) 219 D) 232
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 232

Explanation:
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How many arrangements of the letters of the word ‘BENGALI’ can be made if the vowels are to occupy only odd places.

A) 720 B) 576
C) 567 D) 625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576

Explanation:

There are 7 letters in the word Bengali of these 3 are vowels and 4 consonants.

 

There are 4 odd places and 3 even places. 3 vowels can occupy 4 odd places in 4P3 ways and 4 constants can be arranged in 4P4 ways.

 

Number of words =4P3  x 4P4= 24 x 24 = 576

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What was the day of the week on 16th August, 1947?

A) Sunday B) Monday
C) Saturday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Saturday

Explanation:

15th August, 1947 = (1946 years + Period from 1st Jan., 1947 to 15th )

 

Counting of odd days:

 1600 years have 0 odd day. 300 years have 1 odd day.

 

 47 years = (11 leap years + 36 ordinary years)= [(11 x 2) + (36 x 1) ]odd days = 58 odd days = 2 odd days.

 

Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug.

31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15 = 227 days = (32 weeks + 3 days) = 3,

 

Total number of odd days = (0 + 1 + 2 + 3) odd days = 6 odd days.

 

Hence, the required day was 'Saturday'.

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Q:

If Aug 15th,2012 falls on Thursday then June 11th,2013 falls on which day ?

A) Wednesday B) Saturday
C) Monday D) Tuesday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wednesday

Explanation:

First,we count the number of odd days for the left over days in the given period.

Here,given period is 15.8.2012 to 11.6.2013

Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

16   30   31  30   31   31   28  31   30   31   11(left days)

2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 (odd days) = 6 odd days

So,given day Thursday + 6 = Wednesday is the required result.

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