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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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Q:

18 tens 20 ones =

A) 1820 B) 180
C) 200 D) 160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 200

Explanation:

18 tens 20 ones, the given stateent can be split into

18 tens = 18 x 10 = 180

20 ones = 20 x 1 = 20

 

Then add both => 180 + 20 = 200

 

Hence, 18 tens 20 ones = 200.

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Q:

Should there be a ban on affiliation of student unions to political parties?

Arguments : 

I. Yes. The political parties take undue advantage of the student unions to fulfill their own selfish  interests.

II. No. Without the support of political parties student unions will not be able to survive.

A) If only argument I is strong B) If only argument II is strong
C) If neither I nor II is strong D) If both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Simply saying that a thing can be abused is a simplistic argument. This applies to everything and is hence weak unless you specify the reason for abuse. Hence I is weak. II is weak because it is just not true.

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Q:

The average of a non-zero number and its square is 11 times the number. The number is ?

A) 22 B) 21
C) 11 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22

Explanation:

Let the number be 'x'.

 

 

 

x+x22 = 11x
x2= 22x
=> x = 22.

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Q:

A study of native born residents in Newland found that two-thirds of the children developed considerable levels of nearsightedness after starting school, while their illiterate parents and grandparents, who had no opportunity for formal schooling, showed no signs of this disability.

 

If the above statements are true, which of the following conclusions is most strongly supported by them?

A) Only people who have the opportunity for formal ...........schooling develop nearsightedness. B) The nearsightedness in the children is caused by the ...........visual stress required by reading and other class work.
C) Both A and B D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The nearsightedness in the children is caused by the ...........visual stress required by reading and other class work.

Explanation:

Acording to the above stated passage only the argument " The nearsightedness in the children is caused by the ...........visual stress required by reading and other class work." will be true

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Q:

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.


AL, EP, IT, MX, ?

 

A) RC B) QB
C)  QV D) TV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QB

Explanation:
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Q:

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the 'x' in the series 525, 430, 345, 270, x

A) 255 B) 205
C) 235 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 205

Explanation:

The pattern is -95, -85, -75, -65, . . . .

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Q:

If 35+125=17.88, then what will be the value of 80+65 =?

A) 13.41 B) 20.46
C) 21.66 D) 22.35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22.35

Explanation:

35+125=17.88 ⇒35+55=17.88

⇒5=2.235

 

∴80+65=45+65=105=10×2.235=22.35

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There are eight boxes of chocolates, each box containing distinct number of chocolates from 1 to 8. In how many ways four of these boxes can be given to four persons (one boxes to each) such that the first person gets more chocolates than each of the three, the second person gets more chocolates than the third as well as the fourth persons and the third person gets more chocolates than fourth person? 

A) 70 B) 40
C) 72 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 70

Explanation:

All the boxes contain distinct number of chocolates.
For each combination of 4 out of 8 boxes, the box with the greatest number has to be given to the first person, the box with the second highest to the second person and so on.

 

The number of ways of giving 4 boxes to the 4 person is: 8C4= 70

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