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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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Three partners A, B and C share profit such that three times the share of A is equal to two times the share of B and equal to 12 times the share of C. What is the ratio of the profits of A, B and C respectively?

A) 3 : 2 : 12 B) 12 : 2 : 3
C) 4 : 6 : 1 D) 1 : 6 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 : 6 : 1

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Water table in most parts of the State has gone down to such a level that its extraction for irrigation purposes is not economical any more.

 

Courses of action:

I. Extraction of ground water for any purpose in the State should be banned for some time in order to replenish the water table.

II. The Government should make provisions for alternative methods of irrigation so that the farmers are not compelled to use ground water.

A) If only course of action I follows B) If only course of action II follows
C) If either course of action I or II follows D) If both courses of action I and II follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If only course of action II follows

Explanation:

I is impractical. Water is essential for life to go on. II is sensible, especially when using ground water is proving to be uneconomical

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In the following alphanumeric series, one term is missing as shown by the question mark. Select the missing term from the given options.

 

5E, 7F, 11H, 17K, ?

 

A) 25P B) 20N
C) 20Q D) 25O
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25O

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Q:

1000, 1012, 988, 1024, 978 Odd man out?

A) 978 B) 1024
C) 988 D) 1012
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 978

Explanation:

The given series is 1000, 1012, 988, 1024, 978

1000

1000 + 12 = 1012

1012 - 24 = 988

988 + 36 = 1024

1024 - 48 = 976 (Not 978)

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Kavya's birthday is on Tuesday 4th July. On what day of the week will be Anika's Birthday in the same year, if Anika was born on 15th August?

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

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One pipe can fill a tank three times as fast as another pipe. If together the two pipes can fill tank in 36 min, then the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in ?

A) 85 min B) 92 min
C) 187 min D) 144 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144 min

Explanation:

Let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x min.

Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 min.

1/x + 3/x = 1/36 

4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.
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In a fort there was sufficient food for 200 soldiers for 31 days. After 27 days, 120 soldiers left the fort. For how many extra days will the rest of the food last for the remaining soldiers?

A) 12 days B) 10 days
C) 8 days D) 6 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 days

Explanation:

Quantity of food = 200 X 31 = 6200 man-days

Till 27 days, quantity consumed = 27 X 200 = 5400 man-days

Remaining quantity = 6200 –5400 = 800 man days

Remaining soilders = 200 –120 = 80

Let remaining food will be sufficient for x days⇒5400 + 80x = 6200⇒x= 10 days

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If 5x - 17 = -x + 7, then x = ?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 7 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:

Given equation  5x-17 = -x+7

Add 1x to each side of the equation

5x-17+x = -x+7+x

6x=24

x=4

 

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