Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

Q:

In which year was Sanjay born ? 

I. Sanjay is six years older than Gopal.

II. Gopal's brother was born in 1982.

III. Sanjay's brother as two years younger than Gopal's brother who was eight years younger than Gopal. 

A) I and II together B) II and III together
C) I and III together D) I, II and III together
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I, II and III together

Explanation:

From II, we know that Copal's brother was born in 1982. From III, we find that Gopal's brother was 8 years younger to him i.e. Copal was born in 1974. From I, we find that Sanjay is 6 years older than Gopal Thus. Sanjay was born in 1968. So. all the three statements are required. 

 

 

 

 

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In a certain code 'Black' means Orange', 'Orange' means Violet','Violet' means 'Green', 'Green' means 'White' ,'White', means 'Yellow' and 'Yellow' means 'Sky blue', what is the colour of coal ?

A) Orange B) Sky Blue
C) Violet D) Yellow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Orange

Explanation:

The colour of coal is Black. In the code language ,black is called orange. So, the colour of coal is Orange.

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Q:

From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

SHORTING

A) THORN B) NITRO
C) NOISE D) STING
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) NOISE

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Q:

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?

 

PRRQPQPQ, PQRRPQPQ, PQPRRQPQ, PQPQRRPQ, PQPQPRRQ, _______________.

 

A) RRPQPQPQ B) PRRQPQPQ
C) PQPQPQRR D) PQRRPQPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) PQPQPQRR

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Q:

Arrange the following words as per the order in the dictionary

1. RESIGN 2. REPAIR 3. RESIDUE 4. RESEARCH 5. RESCUE

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

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Q:

5x - 6 = 3x - 8

Solve the above equation.

A) 2 B) -1
C) -2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -1

Explanation:

Given 5x - 6 = 3x - 8

5x - 3x = -8 + 6

2x = -2

=> x = -1.

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Q:

Oxygen : Burn :: Carbon dioxide : ?

A) Extinguish B) Explode
C) Isolate D) Foam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Extinguish

Explanation:

Oxygen helps in burnings while carbon dioxide extinguished fires.

 

Hence, Oxygen : Burn :: Carbon dioxide : Extinguish.

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Q:

Which number comes next in the series?

1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 7, ?

A) 6 B) 5
C) 4 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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