3100+ Mental Ability Reasoning Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

In the following question, various terms of an alphabet series are given with one or more terms missing as shown by (?). Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives. Y, B, T, G, O, ?

A) L	B) N
C) M	D) K

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) L

Explanation:

The sequence consists of two series (Y, T, O) and (B, G, ?). The first series consists of 2nd, 7th and 12th letters from the end of English alphabet. The second series consists of 2nd, 7th and 12th letters from the beginning of English alphabet.

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Q:

That which cannot be corrected

A) Incorrigible	B) Illegible
C) Illegal	D) Indelible

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Incorrigible

Explanation:

The One-word substitute for That which cannot be corrected is Incorrigible.

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Q:

In a certain code language, "SELDOM" is written as "NPEMFT". Howis "SACRIFICE" written in that code language?

A) FDJGJDSBT	B) FDJGJSDBT
C) FDJSJGTBD	D) FGDJGDSBT

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FDJGJSDBT

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Q:

Negative divided by Negative

A) -ve	B) +ve
C) 0	D) Can't be determined

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) +ve

Explanation:

We know the Mathematical rules that

$\frac{+}{+} = + \frac{+}{-} = - \frac{-}{+} = - \frac{-}{-} = +$

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Q:

In a certain code language, "KINGFISHER" is written as "+$@*!$><^?". How is "NEIGH" written in that code language?

A) ^@$*<	B) @^$<*
C) @$^*<	D) @^$*<

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) @^$<*

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Q:

The following groups of alphabets form a certain pattern with regard to their position in the English alphabetical series. Based upon the pattern, which of the following five alternatives shall replace the question mark?

A) OOP	B) PPP
C) SNO	D) QLM

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PPP

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Q:

Which sentence contains both an adverb and a conjunction?

A) Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat.	B) The storm caused flooding as predicted.
C) Sneha was a kind person, but she hated people who spread rumors.	D) Do you want the shrimp or the crab?

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat.

Explanation:

The sentence which contains both an adverb and a conjunction is "Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat."

Here, Adverb - Silently and Conjunction - But.

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Q:

Three persons P,Q and R wore shirts of White, Black and Blue colours (not necessarily in that order) and pants of Green, Red and White colours (not necessarily in that order). No persons wore shirts and pants of same colour. And further it is given that

1.A did not wear shirt of Black colour.
2.B did not wear shirt of Blue colour.
3.C did not wear shirt of White colour.
4.A did not wear pants of Green colour.
5.B wear pant of White colour.

What were the colours of the pant and shirt wear by person A respectively?

A) Green and Blue	B) White and Black
C) Red and White	D) Green and White

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