Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

Choose Odd one out of the options ?

A) PSRQ B) SVUT
C) MNPO D) KNML
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) MNPO

Explanation:

PSRQ --> {16, 19, 18, 17} - next 3 alphabets of "P" is written in reverse order
SVUT --> {19, 22, 21, 20} - next 3 alphabets of "S" is written in reverse order

MNPO --> {13, 14, 16, 15}


KNML --> {11, 14, 13, 12} - next 3 alphabets of "K" is written in reverse order

Except "MNPO", others are not in consecutive order.

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

Assertion (A)   :   Simla is colder than Delhi. 

Reason (R)      :  Simla is at a higher altitude as compared to Delhi. 

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:

Simla is colder than Delhi because it is situated at a higher altitude and temperature decreases by 1°C for every 165 metres of ascent 

 

 

 

 

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There are six persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 3 is the sister of 6. 2 is the brother of 5's husband. 4 is the father of 1 and grandfather of 6. There are two fathers, three brothers and a mother in the group. Which of the following is a group of brothers ? 

A) 1, 2, 3 B) 3, 2, 6
C) 1, 2, 4 D) 1, 2, 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 6

Explanation:

4 is father of 1 and grandfather of 6. So, 1 is father of 6. Thus, 4 and 1 are the two fathers.
3 is the sister of 6. So, 3 is the daughter of 1. Since there is only one mother, it is evident that 5 is the wife of 1 and hence the mother of  3 and 6. So, 2 is brother of 1. There are three brothers. So, 6 is the brother of 3. Hence, 2 and 1 are brothers. 6 is the brother of 3. So, three brothers are 1, 2, 6.

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Q:

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:

Jailor : Prison :: Curator : ?

A) Cell B) Museum
C) Warden D) Cure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Museum

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In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.
 
FUT : JYX : : BUG : ?

A) AYG B) FYK
C) LCK D) FAM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FYK

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Q:

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

 

24 ÷ 8 x 25 + 8 - 3 = 2

 

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

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Q:

Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

 

V. V. S. Laxman : Cricket : : Dhyan Chand : ?

 

A) Hockey B) Football
C) Basketball D) Volleyball
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hockey

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Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

 

EJO : FKP : : KPU : ?

 

A) JOT B) LQV
C) QRS D) RPN
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LQV

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