Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

If the first half of the English alphabet is reversed and then next portion of English alphabet is reversed so as 'A' takes the portion of 'M' and 'N' takes the portion of 'z' then which letter will be 6th to the left of 17th letter to the right of 7th leter from the left?

A) U B) V
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) V

Explanation:

6th to the left of 17th letter to the right of 7th letter from the left = 6th to the left of (17+7 =) 24th letter from the left = (24-6 =) 18th letter from the left.

 

Thus, we have to count from the left and we have to find out 18th letter from the left that falls into the second section of English alphabet.

 

Here, both the first half and the second half of the English alphabet have been reversed and we have to count from the left end, then the required letter can be found out using the formula given below. Suppose , the first and the second reversed sections of the English alphabet are α and  βrespectively.Then,

 

  The required letter = 2α+β+1-(required position of letter from left side)

 

Therefore, The required letter = 26 + 13 + 1 - 18 = 22 = V

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Q:

Find out the wrong term in the series 2, 5, 10, 50, 500, 5000

A) 5000 B) 500
C) 10 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5000

Explanation:

Each term of the series is the product of the preceding two terms
So, 5000 is wrong and it must be replaced by (500*50) = 25000

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Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.
1. Situation
2.Silver
3.Sitter
4.Simple
5.Signal

A) 5, 1, 3, 2, 4 B) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3
C) 5, 2, 4, 3, 1 D) 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5, 2, 4, 3, 1

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

Assertion (A)  :  Pluto is the coldest planet 

Reason (R)     :  It receives slanting rays of- the sun. 

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:

Pluto, being farthest from the sun, hardly gets the sun's rays. So, Pluto is the coldest planet. 

 

 

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Q:

Horse : Jockey :: Car : ?

A) Chauffeur B) Steering
C) Mechanic D) Brake
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chauffeur

Explanation:

A horse is driven by a jockey.

 

Similarly, a car is driven by a chauffeur.

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Q:

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

 

30 ÷ 2 - 10 x 6 + 5 = 35

 

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

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Q:

Tract of land used for raising crops or livestock.

A) A field B) A farm
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

A tract of land used for raising crops or livestockcan be called a field or a farm.

 

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If 2%1 = 30, 6%2 = 80 and 2%5 = 70, then find the value of 4%1 = ?

 

A) 100 B) 50
C) 80 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50

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