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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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How much does a clock lose per day, if its hands coincide ever 65 minutes ?

A) 1440/143 min B) 184/13 min
C) 1425/18 min D) 541/9 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1425/18 min

Explanation:

55 min. spaces are covered in 60 min.
60 min. spaces are covered in ((60/55) x 60) min = 720/11 min.
Loss in 65 min. = (720/11 - 65 ) = 5/11
Loss in 24 hrs = (5/11 x 1/65 x 24 x 60)min = 1440/143 min.

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Assertion(A) : Indus valley people knew the art of navigation.
Reason(R) : Indus valley seals indicate prevalence of overseas trade.

A) R is true but A is fale B) A is true but R is false
C) Both A and R are false D) R correctly explains A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) R correctly explains A

Explanation:

The seals found at Indus valley sites gave evidance of overseas trade, which was possible only with the knowledge of art of navigation.
Thus, both A and R are true & R correctly explains A.

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Q:

Consider the given arguments as true and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :
The best bus travels company has decided to increase its fare by 10%.

Conclusions :
1. Passengers may opt for other buses costing less than the best bus travels company.
2. The demand for the buses by passengers may remain unchanged even after the fare hike.

 

A) Both 1 & 2 are implicit B) Only assumption 1 is implicit
C) Only assumption 2 is implicit D) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both 1 & 2 are implicit

Explanation:
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Q:

On her deathbed, a grand mother called upon his three grand sons and told them to distribute all her assets worth Rs. 52,500 in the ratio of 1/35 : 1/21 : 1/15 amongst themselves. Find the smallest share amongst the three portions ?

A) Rs. 5422 B) Rs. 10,500
C) Rs. 12,800 D) Rs. 15,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 10,500

Explanation:

The ratio of distribution should be:
21 x 15 : 15 x 35 : 35 x 21
= 315 : 525 : 735
= 3 : 5 : 7
The smallest share will be of worth:
3/15 x 52,500 = Rs. 10,500

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A class has 8 football players. A 5-member team and a captain will be selected out of these 8 players. How many different selections can be made ? 

A) 210 B) 168
C) 1260 D) 10!/6!
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 168

Explanation:

we can select the 5 member team out of the 8 in 8C5 ways = 56 ways.

The captain can be selected from amongst the remaining 3 players in 3 ways.

Therefore, total ways the selection of 5 players and a captain can be made = 56x3 = 168 ways.

 

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Alternatively, A team of 6 members has to be selected from the 8 players. This can be done in 8C6 or 28 ways.

Now, the captain can be selected from these 6 players in 6 ways.

Therefore, total ways the selection can be made is 28x6 = 168 ways.

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Q:

Find out the wrong term in the given series of numbers ?
6, 15, 35, 77, 165, 221

A) 35 B) 165
C) 221 D) 77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 165

Explanation:

The given series follow the rule that :

Multiplying consecutive prime numbers
2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19....
2x3 = 6
3x5 = 15
5x7 = 35
7x11 = 77
11x13 = 143
13x17 = 221
So, the wrong term is 165.

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Q:

Select the alternative in which the specified components of the key figure (X) are found?

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the SI on Rs.2500/- at the rate of 12% per annum for 8 years?

A) 2200 B) 2300
C) 2400 D) 2500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2400

Explanation:

S.I=PNR/100

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