Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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In a row of boys, Punit’s position from the left end is 33rd and Ankit’s position from the right end is 25th. After interchanging their position, Punit’s position becomes 45th from the left end. How many boys are there in the row?

A) 70 B) 71
C) 69 D) 74
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 69

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Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. 

A part of Special development fund is(1) / expected to be released(2) /

next month and the provisional(3) / for remaining amount in the new budget(4)

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

Explanation:

'provision' should replace 'provisional'.

 

A noun is required here and provisional is an adjective. Provision means supplies whereas provisional means temporary or contingent.

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In a certain code language, "REMINDER" is written as "SFNJMCDQ". How is "STANDARD" written in that code language?

A) TUBOEQZE B) CZQETUBO
C) TUBOCZQC D) TUBOEBSE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) TUBOCZQC

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In these questions, the relationship between two elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.
Statement:
Y > A < N, Y = B <P
Conclusion:
I. P > A
II. N > B

A) If only conclusion I follow. B) If only conclusion II follow.
C) If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows. D) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If only conclusion I follow.

Explanation:

Y > A < N, Y = B <P
P > B = Y > A < N
For conclusion I -
P > B = Y > A
P > Y > A
I. P > A (True) P is greater than A is true.
For conclusion II -
B = Y > A < N
II. N > B (false) There is no relation between N and B.
Hence, only conclusion I follow.

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Q:

If BOULDER is coded as ZMSJBCP, then how will ELK be coded as?

A) XIG B) EOC
C) CJI D) BXM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CJI

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If the digits in the number 79246358 are arranged in descending order from left to right, what will be the difference between the digits which are third from the right and second from the left in the new arrangement?

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

Explanation:

Number - '79246358' If the digits are arranged in descending order from left to right, new number = 98765432 Difference between the digits which are third from the right and second from the left = 8 - 4 = 4.

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

72, 65.7, ? , 53.1, 46.8

A) 59.4 B) 60.4
C) 59.3 D) 60.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 59.4

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Select the missing numbers from the given alternatives 12 8 4 8 4 12 4 12 8 100 44 ?

A) 80 B) 56
C) 48 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 56

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