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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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A man invests some money partly in 9% stock at 96 and partly in 12% stock at 120. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio:

A) 3:5 B) 2:1
C) 16:15 D) 4:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16:15

Explanation:

For an income of Re. 1 in 9% stock at 96, investment = Rs. 96/9 = Rs.32/3

For an income Re. 1 in 12% stock at 120, investment = Rs. 120/12 = Rs. 10.

Ratio of investments =(32/3) : 10 = 32 : 30 = 16 : 15.

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Q:

Based on the given data, the percentage of literates in city A is ___.

 



A) 65 B) 70
C) 75 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75

Explanation:
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Water flows into a tank which is 200 m long and 150 m wide, through a pipe of cross-section (0.3m x 0.2m) at 20 km/h. In what time will the water level be 12m  ?

A) 200 hrs B) 240 hrs
C) 300 hrs D) 270 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 300 hrs

Explanation:

Volume of water collected in the tank in 1 hour

⇒ (0.3 × 0.2 × 20km × 1000mts) = 1200 m cubic

If after t hours, the water is at height of 12m,

1200t=200×150×12 

⇒ t = 300 Hours.

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Q:

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among classes given below

Delhi , Sri Lanka , Asia

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

Explanation:
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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion(A)   :   Tamil Nadu gets most of the rainfall in winter. 

Reason (R)     :   Tamil Nadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Rainfall in Tamil Nadu is caused by the retreating monsoons which occur in winter. 

 

 

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Q:

Joel introduces Mary as the daughter of the only son of my father’s wife. How is Joel related to Mary ?

A) Daughter B) Brother
C) Son D) Father
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Father

Explanation:

Resolving from the last , In the view of joel,
My father’s wife – mother
Only son of mother – himself i.e. joel
Daughter of john– daughter.

So Joel is Father of Mary.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A)   :   Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial. 

Reason (R)      :   They are fed by melting snow. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Most Himalayan rivers originating in Himalayan peaks are perennial because they are fed by the melting snow throughout the year. 

 

 

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Three numbers are in the ratio of 3:4:5 and their L.C.M is 3600.Their HCF is:

A) 40 B) 60
C) 100 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

Explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x, 4x, 5x.

 

Then, their L.C.M = 60x.

 

So, 60x=3600 or x=60.

 

Therefore,  The numbers are (3 x 60), (4 x 60), (5 x 60).

 

Hence,required H.C.F=60

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