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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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Find the logarithm of 144 to the base 23 :

A) 2 B) 4
C) 8 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

Explanation:

log23144 = 4 

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There are 2 brothers among a group of 20 persons. In how many ways can the group be arranged around a circle so that there is exactly one person between the two brothers?

A) 18! x 19! B) 2 x 19!
C) 2 x 18! D) 18! x 18!
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 x 18!

Explanation:

fix one person and the brothers B1 P B2 = 2 ways to do so.
other 17 people= 17!

 
Each person out of 18 can be fixed between the two=18, thus, 2 x 17! x 18=2 x 18!

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If two painters can complete two rooms in two hours, how many painters would it take to do 18 rooms in 6 hours?

A) 2 painters B) 6 painters
C) 4 painters D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 painters

Explanation:

Two painters can complete two rooms in two hours.So 18 rooms can be painted in 6 hrs by 6 painters

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Suppose you want to arrange your English, Hindi, Mathematics, History, Geography and Science books on a shelf. In how many ways can you do it?

A) 360 B) 780
C) 720 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 720

Explanation:

We have to arrange 6 books.

The number of permutations of n objects is n! = n. (n – 1) . (n – 2) ... 2.1

Here n = 6 and therefore, number of permutations is 6.5.4.3.2.1 = 720

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One-quarter of one-seventh of a land is sold for Rs. 30,000. What is the value of an four fifteenth of land ?

A) Rs.1,92,000 B) Rs.2,24,000
C) Rs.1,26,000 D) Rs.3,42,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.2,24,000

Explanation:

One-quarter of one-seventh = 1/4 x 1/7
= 1/28
Now, 1/28 of a land costs = Rs. 30,000
Thus, 8/35 of the land will cost = 30,000 x 28 x 4/15
= Rs. 2,24,000.

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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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Light : Blind

A) Tongue : Sound B) Voice : Vibration
C) Language : Deaf D) Speech : Dumb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Speech : Dumb

Explanation:

Here the two pair of words related in such a way that, a blind can't see the light. Similarly, a dumb cannot speech.

 

Hence, Light : Blind :: Speech : Dumb.

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Rs. 700 is divided among A, B, C so that A receives half as much as B and B half as much as C. Then C's share is

A) Rs 200 B) Rs 300
C) Rs 400 D) Rs 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 400

Explanation:

Let C = x.
Then B = x/2
and A = x/4

A:B:C = 1:2:4.
C's share Rs.[(4/7)*700) = 400

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