Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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

Assertion(A) :  The steam engine was invented by James Watt. 

Reason (R)   :  There was a problem of taking out water from flooded mines

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:

The problem of pumping out water from the flooded mines provided the need of a self working engine, which led James Watt to invent the same. 

 

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The diagram that identify best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Doctor, Smoker, Indian, Non­Smoker

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

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

Assertion (A) :  Glass tumbler breaks in winter when hot water is poured in it.

Reason (R)    :  When hot water is poured. the outer surface of glass expands.

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: C) A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

When in winter, hot water is poured in the glass tumbler. its inner surface tends to expand while the Outer surface in contact with cold atmosphere does not. This opposite interaction causes the tumbler to break. 

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Errata : Books :: flaws :?

A) Speech B) Manuscripts
C) Charter D) Metals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Metals

Explanation:

Errata comprises from the books. Similarly, Flaws are the defects in the metals.

Hence, Errata : Books :: flaws : Metals.

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

Assertion (A)  : In India, females have higher life expectancy than the males. 

Reason (R)    : Females receive a better diet. 

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) Both A and R are false.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both A and R are false.

Explanation:

In India, due to high birth rate and due to neglect, females have a lower life expectancy than the males and although females need a better diet, they do not receive it. 

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The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?

13 x 8 + 25 - 6 ÷ 10 = 20

A) ÷ and - B) x and -
C) + and ÷ D) - and +
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x and -

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

Assertion (A) : Himalayas once laid under the sea. 

Reason (R)    : Fossils of marine creatures are traced on the Himalayas. 

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:

Himalayas are the young fold mountains that at one time are believed to lie inside the Tethys sea. This is evident from the recovery of fossils of marine creatures on its peaks. 

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How much amount Ronnie required to pay for the new car in the buy-back scheme ?

I. The cost of the new car was three times the cost price of his old car. 

II. His old car was valued at Its 25000 under buy-back scheme. 

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 conclude that the price of the new car is Rs (25000 * 3) i.e. Rs 75000

So, Ronnie had to pay Rs (75000 - 25000) i.e. Its 50000.

Thus, both I and II are required 

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