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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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Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?

Arguments:

I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.

II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Neither I nor II is strong D) Both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

Explanation:
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Q:

A cubical block of metal weighs 6 pounds. How much will another cube of the same metal weigh if its sides are twice as long?

A) 48 B) 12
C) 36 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

Explanation:

If you double the sides of a cube, the ratio of the surface areas of the old and new cubes will be 1: 4. The ratio of the volumes of the old and new cubes will be 1: 8.

Weight is proportional to volume. So, If the first weighs 6 pounds, the second weighs 6x8 pounds =48.

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Q:

Square units 13 by 9 of an office area is

A) 97 B) 117
C) 107 D) 127
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 117

Explanation:

Square units 13 by 9 of an office means office of length 13 units and breadth 9 units.

 

Now its area is 13x 9 = 117 square units or units square.

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Q:

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives.

 

Statement :

 

The minimum qualification for this job is MTECH.

However, candidates who have appeared for the final year of MTECH can also apply.

 

Conclusions :

 

I. All candidates who have yet to post graduate will be there in the list of selected candidates.

II. All candidates having MTECH as their minimum qualification will be there in the list of selected candidates.

 

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Either conclusion I or II follows D) Neither I nor II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither I nor II follows

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Q:

Suppose today is Friday, what day of the week will it be 65 days from now?

A) Saturday B) Sunday
C) Friday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sunday

Explanation:

The day of the week repeats every 7 days.

Given today is Friday. Again Friday is repeated on the 7th day, 14th,... on 7 multiple days.

Hence, Friday is on the 63rd day, as 63 is multiple of 7.

 

Now, the required day of the week on the 65th day is Sunday.

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A is three times as old as B. C was twice-as old as A four years ago. In four years' time, A will be 31. What are the present ages of B and C ?

A) 45, 10 B) 10, 50
C) 9, 50 D) 50, 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9, 50

Explanation:

Let the age of A = A, B = B and C = C

From given

A = 3B

4 years ago,

C-4 = 2(A-4);

After 4 years

A + 4 = 31;

A = 27;
sub in above B, we get B = 9
C = 2(27 - 4) + 4 = 46 + 4 = 50

Hence B = 9yrs and C = 50yrs.

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Who has the least weight to height ratio?

A) Apeksha B) Apsara
C) Aradhana D) Archana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Apsara

Explanation:
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Q:

How many brothers does Tarun have ? 

I. Tarun's father has three children. 

II. Tarun has two sisters. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From both the statements together, we find that Tarun's father has three children — Tarun and his two sisters This means that Tarun has no brother.

So, both I and II are needed. 

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