Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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

Assertion (A)  :  Diamond is used for cutting glass. 

Reason (R)     :  Diamond has a high refractive index. 

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: B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Diamond is very hard due to its rigid three dimensional structure and so, it is used for cutting glass. Refractive index of diamond is high and gives it the greater transparency and brilliance. 

 

 

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Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.

 

There are 6 persons in a family. Chitra is the sister of Rakesh. Badhri is the brother of Eniya's husband. Dilip is the father of Arun and grandfather of Rakesh. There are two fathers, three bothers and a mother in the group.

 

Which of the following is a group of brothers?

A) Arun, Badhri, Dilip B) Arun, Badhri, Rakesh
C) Badhri, Rakesh, Chitra D) Badhri, Dilip, Rakesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arun, Badhri, Rakesh

Explanation:
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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

2, 4, 13, 41, 106, ?

A) 172 B) 191
C) 219 D) 232
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 232

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In a code, 'lee pee tin' means 'Always keep smiling'. What is the code for ? 

I. 'tin lut lee' means 'Always keep left'.

II. 'dee pee' means 'Rose smiling. 

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: C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;

Explanation:

Comparing the information in the question with I. we find that 'tin' and 'lee' are the codes for 'always' and 'keep'.

So. 'pee' represents 'smiling' Thus, I alone is sufficient Am.

comparing the information in the question with II, we find that the common code word 'pee' stands for the common word 'smiling'.

Thus, II alone is also sufficient 

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Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?

 

abaBABAB, AbabABAB, ABabaBAB, ABAbabAB, ABABabaB, _______________.

 

A) aBABABab B) ABABAbab
C) abaBABAB D) AbabABAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ABABAbab

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In a certain code language, '297' means 'tie clip button'. Which number means 'button' ? 

I. In that language '926' means 'clip your tie'. 

II. In that language '175' means 'hole and button'. 

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: C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;

Explanation:

Comparing the information in the question with statement 1. we find that '2' and '9' are the codes for 'tie' and 'dip'. So, '7' represents 'button'.

Thus, I alone iS sufficient.

Again, comparing the information in the question with II, WO find that the common code number '7' stands for the common word 'button'.

Thus, II alone also is sufficient. 

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In a certain code language , 'PROBLEM' is written as MPERLOB. How will 'PROBLEM' is written as MPERLOB. How will 'NUMBERS' be written in that code?

A) SNUREMB B) SNRUBME
C) SNRUEMB D) SNRUMEB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SNRUEMB

Explanation:

 123456PROBLE7M716253MPERLO4B

Similarly, 123456NUMBER7S716253SNRUEM4B

 

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Q:

Teeth is to hen as nest is to

A) Gums B) Lips
C) Mare D) Mouth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mare

Explanation:

The answer is 'mare' because a "mare’s nest" doesn't exist just like "hen's teeth" don't exist.

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