Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

 

Statement : Should sale of alcohol near highways be banned?

Argument I : No, people should have freedom to decide as it is their fundamental right.
Argument II : Yes, 90% of road accidents involve drivers who are under influence of alcohol.

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

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In ΔPQR, L and M are two points on the sides PQ and PR respectively such that LM II QR. If PL=2cm; LQ=6cm and PM=1.5 cm, then MR in cm is

A) 0.5 B) 4.5
C) 9 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.5

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the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement:
(I) Kids rejoice with toys and toys give them new opportunities to think in various ways.
(II) Toys are non-living things that create a virtual world around kids to think and perceive in various ways.

Conclusions:
(I) If children don't play with toys some part of the personality is underdeveloped.
(II) Toys are mandatory and undetachable part of their personality.

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neither I nor II follow

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From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.

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A) Pear B) Pent
C) Rent D) Relevent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Relevent

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In the following question a statement is given followed by two more statements numbered as I and II. You have to read both the statement and decide which of them strength which of them strengthens or weakens the statement.


The company A used to outsource its recruitment process for some years but this year the company has decided to conduct the recruitment process within the Organisation.

I. The employees who have been working in the Organisation are aware of that hard work is required to work in the company.

II. The company has decided to appoint three new persons in its senior level authority for the smooth recruitment process.

A) Both I and II strengthens  B) I strengthen while II weakens 
C) II strengthens while I is neutral  D) Statement I and Statement II is neutral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) II strengthens while I is neutral 

Explanation:

Statement I is neutral as it is nowhere related to the recruitment process. While II strengthen the statement as the company is taking this step to strengthen the recruitment process. 

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

 

C, G, L, R, ?

 

A) W B) X
C) Y D) Z
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Y

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (6, 25, 19) B) (9, 36, 28)
C) (7, 29, 22) D) (5, 21, 16)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (9, 36, 28)

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A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

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

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