Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by lettered pairs of words.Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.

Wan  :  Colour

A) Enigmatic : Puzzle B) Pallid : Complexion
C) Insipid : Flavour D) Copulent : Weight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pallid : Complexion

Explanation:

Wan refers to pale colour. Similarly, pallid refers to pale complexion

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If in a language RAT is coded as "@$&" and HEAD is coded as "%*$#" then THREAD is coded as what ?

A) #$*@%& B) @#%$*&
C) &%@*$# D) &*$%#@
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) &%@*$#

Explanation:
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Q:

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

5, 10, 13, 52, 57, ?

A) 285 B) 225
C) 342 D) 390
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 342

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There are six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. C is the sister of F. B is the brother of E's husband. D is the father of A and grandfather of F. There are two fathers, three brothers and a mother in the group. Which of the following is a group of brothers ? 

A) ABF B) ABD
C) BFC D) HEW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ABF

Explanation:

D is father of A and grandfather of F. So, A is father of F. 

Thus, D and A are the two fathers. C is the sister of F So, C is the daughter of A. 

Since there is only one mother, it is evident that E is the wife of A and hence the mother of C and F. 

So, B is brother of A There are three brothers. So, F is the brother of C. 

Clearly, B and A are brothers. F is the brother of C So, three brothers are A, B, F. 

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Q:

Find the one which does not belong to that group ?

A) Neice B) Daughter
C) Daughter-in-law D) Mother
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Daughter-in-law

Explanation:

All are blood relation except Daughter-in-law.

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Q:

Choose the pair in which the words are differently related?

A) Sheep : Flock B) Bee : Swarm
C) Man : Mob D) Cow : Herd
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Man : Mob

Explanation:

In all other pairs, second is a collective group of the first

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Q:

Add is to multiply as subtract is to

A) fraction B) divide
C) decimal D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) divide

Explanation:

Here if you observe, add and subtract are opposite in nature. Similarly, mutiply and divide are also opposite in nature.

 

Hence, Add : Multiply :: Subtract : Divide.

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Q:

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

Answer

Incorrectly is the only word which is spelled incorrectly in the dictionary.

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