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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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Planet : Orbit :: Projectile : ?

A) Path B) Milky way
C) Track D) Trajectory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Trajectory

Explanation:

The path traced by planet is called Orbit. Similarly, the path traced by projectile is called Trajectory.

 

Hence, Planet : Orbit : : Projectile : Trajectory.

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Find the minimum number of straight lines required to make the given figure.

A) 9 B) 11
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

Explanation:

  

The horizontal lines are DE, FH, IL and BC i.e. 4 in number.

The slanting lines are AC, DO, FN, IM, AB, EM and HN i.e. 7 in number.

Thus, there are 4 + 7 = 11 straight lines in the figure.

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An amount of money was lent for 3 years. What will be the difference between the simple  and the compound interest earned on it at the same rate?
I. The rate of interest was 8 p.c.p.a.
II. The total amount of simple interest was Rs. 1200

A) I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer B) alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C) Both I and II are not sufficient to answer D) Both I and II are necessary to answer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both I and II are necessary to answer

Explanation:

Given: T = 3 years.
I. gives: R = 8% p.a.
II. gives: S.I. = Rs. 1200.
Thus, P = Rs. 5000, R = 8% p.a. and T = 3 years.
Difference between C.I. and S.I. may be obtained.
So, the correct answer is (D).

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Q:

Study the following diagram and answer questions based on it.

 

The colour preferences of children are given.

 

 

The ratio of children who like brown to those who like black is

A) 5/3 B) 1/2
C) 1 D) 5/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/6

Explanation:
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The average monthly salary of 24 employees in an organisation is Rs. 1500. If the manager's salary is added, then the average salary increases by Rs. 400. What is the manager's monthly salary ?

A) Rs. 8840 B) Rs. 11,500
C) Rs. 12,800 D) Rs. 9450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 11,500

Explanation:

Manager's monthly salary

= Rs. (1900 x 25 - 1500 x 24) = Rs. 11,500

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A and B together finish a wor in 20 days.They worked together for 15 days and then B left. Afer another 10 days,A finished the remaining work. In how many days A alone  can finish the job?

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

(A+B)'s 15 days work = 120×15=34

Remaining work =  1/4

Now, 1/4 work is done by A in 10 days.

Whole work will be done by A in (10 x 4) = 40 days.

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From a bunch of flowers having 16 red roses and 14 white roses, four flowers have to be selected. In how many different ways can they be selected such that at least one red rose is selected?

A) 27405 B) 26584
C) 26585 D) 27404
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27404

Explanation:

Given total 16 Red roses and 14 White roses = 30 roses

 

Four flowers have to be selected from 30 i.e,  C430= 27405 Ways 

 

Now, atleast one Red rose is selected i.e, 27405(total) - 1(all four are white roses)  = 27404 ways. 

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Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A) Clove B) Cinnamon
C) Pepper D) Apricot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Apricot

Explanation:

An apricot is a fruit while others are spices.

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