Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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

Assertion (A)  :  Diamond is used for cutting glass. 

Reason (R)     :  Diamond has a high refractive index. 

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: B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Diamond is very hard due to its rigid three dimensional structure and so, it is used for cutting glass. Refractive index of diamond is high and gives it the greater transparency and brilliance. 

 

 

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

 

20 + 12 x 35 - 20 ÷ 10 = 31

 

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

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 If 3@7 = 20, 8@1 = 18 and 6@5 = 22, then find the value of 4@4 = ?

 

A) 15 B) 16
C) 20 D) 29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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

ACEG : BDFH : : PRTV : ?

A) QSUW B) WUSQ
C) OQSU D) CEGI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QSUW

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

DR:SE :: NC: ?

 

A) PF B) DO
C) OD D) PE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DO

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

72:90::156:?

A) 184 B) 168
C) 182 D) 176
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 182

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Choose the number pair/group which is different from others?

A) 7: 22 B) 12 : 37
C) 8 : 33 D) 15 : 46
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8 : 33

Explanation:

In all other pairs, 2nd number = (1st number × 3) + 1.

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