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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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Find out the wrong term in the series 3, 7, 15, 39, 63, 127, 255, 511

A) 39 B) 255
C) 127 D) 63
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 39

Explanation:

The correct pattern is *2+1
So, 39 is wrong and must be replaced by (15 * 2 + 1) = 31

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Q:

In a certain code ARCHIVE is written as DSBGFWJ. How is SYSTEMS is written in that code ?

A) TZTSTUN B) TZTSTNF
C) TZTUTNF D) TZTNTFS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) TZTSTNF

Explanation:

ARC -> CRA ->(+1) DSB
    H ->     H ->(-1) G
IVE  ->  EVI ->(+1) FWJ

 Similarly,

 SYS -> SYS ->(+1) TZT
    T ->     T ->(-1) S
EMS -> SME ->(+1) TNF

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Q:

Sullen is to moody as monotonous is to what

A) Repetitious B) Attractive
C) Drab D) Varied
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Repetitious

Explanation:

Here the given words, sullen and moody are synonyms to each other which means that gloomy, resentful. Similarly, repetitious and monotonous are synonyms to each other which means dull, tedious.

 

Hence, Sullen : moody :: monotonous : repetitious.

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Q:

Select from the five alternative diagrams, the one that best illustrates the relationship among the three classes  :  Truck, Ship, Goods

A) 1 B) 3
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

Explanation:

Truck and Ship are entirely different. But some Goods are carried by some Trucks and some Goods are carried by some Ships.

 

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Q:

Find out the wrong term in the series 125, 126, 124, 127, 123, 129

A) 129 B) 125
C) 127 D) 123
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 129

Explanation:

The correct pattern is +1, -2, +3, -4, +5, . . . .
So,129 wrong and must be replaced by 123 + 5 = 128

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A coin is tossed twice if the coin shows head it is tossed again but if it shows a tail then a die is tossed. If 8 possible outcomes are equally likely. Find the probability that the die shows a number greater than 4, if it is known that the first throw of the coin results in a tail

A) 1/3 B) 2/3
C) 2/5 D) 4/15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/3

Explanation:

Here Sample space S = { HH, HT, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 }

 

Let A be the event that the die shows a number greater than 4 and B be the event that the first throw of the coin results in a tail then,

 

 A = { T5, T6 }

 

 B = { T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 }

 

Therefore, Required probability = PAB=PA∩BPB=2868=13

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Q:

The average of the two-digit numbers, which remain the same when the dibits inter-change their positions, is :

A) 53 B) 54
C) 55 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

Explanation:

Average = (11 + 22 + 33 + 44 + 55 + 66 + 77 + 88 + 99) / 9

             =( (11 + 99) + (22 + 88) + (33 + 77) + (44 + 66) + 55) / 9

             = (4 * 110 + 55)/9 =  495 / 9 = 55. 

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Q:

Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.

 

 

By which number, the trained married lecturers in the college are represented?

A) 7 B) 6
C) 5 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

Explanation:
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