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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 all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city?

Arguments :

I. Yes. This is an essential step for controlling pollution in the city.

II. No. Such a step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well

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: A) If only argument I is strong

Explanation:

I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. II is weak. There may be some inconvenience initially but in fact their families would live better lives in the outskirts.

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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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Which day of the last week did Satish meet Kapil at Kapil's residence ? 

I. Kapil was out of town from Monday to Wednesday. lie returned on Thursday morning. 

II. On Friday night Satish telephoned his friend to inform that only yesterday he had got approval of Kapil after personally explaining to him all the details 

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 even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question

Explanation:

Statement II reveals that Satish met his friend Kapil on the day prior to Friday  i.e, Thursday.

Thus, only II is needed. 

 

 

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Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Attempt

2. Alert

3. Attach

4. Assistant

5. Assume

 

A) 13452 B) 24531
C) 42531 D) 53412
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24531

Explanation:
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Nandini is the only daughter of Madan's sister Sangita's brother. How is Nandini related to Madam?

A) Daughter B) Niece
C) Cousin D) Niece or Daughter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Niece or Daughter

Explanation:
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Q:

Study the following diagram and answer questions based on it.

 

 

The ratio of hockey players to chess players is

A) 9/18 B) 10/18
C) 11/18 D) 15/18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/18

Explanation:
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How many arrangements of the letters of the word ‘BENGALI’ can be made if the vowels are never together.

A) 120 B) 640
C) 720 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 720

Explanation:

There are 7 letters in the word ‘Bengali of these 3 are vowels and 4 consonants.

 

Considering vowels a, e, i as one letter, we can arrange 4+1 letters in 5! ways in each of which vowels are together. These 3 vowels can be arranged among themselves in 3! ways.

 

Total number of words = 5! x 3!= 120 x 6 = 720

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Q:

The percentage discount offered for "Buy 6 get 1 free is" ?

A) 85.78 % B) 58. 48 %
C) 19.25 % D) 14.285 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14.285 %

Explanation:

Total Items = 7
Discounted = 1
Percentage = 1/7 x 100
= 14.285%

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