General Aptitude Practice Quiz – 60 Questions 2 test

Section 1: English Language & Verbal Ability (Q1–Q12)

Q1. Choose the correct synonym of “meticulous”:

B. Thorough
A. Careless
C. Indifferent
D. Lazy
E. Rough

Q2. Choose the correct antonym of “benevolent”:

C. Malevolent
A. Kind
B. Generous
D. Noble
E. Selfless

Q3. Fill in the blank: The committee has not yet decided ____ the proposal.

A. on
B. at
C. about
D. to
E. in

Q4. Identify the error: “Each of the players have received their uniform.”

B. have
A. Each
C. their
D. uniform
E. No error

Q5. Choose the correctly spelled word:

C. Recommendation
A. Recomendation
B. Recommandation
D. Recommondation
E. Recommandetion

Q6. Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, “I am working on the project.”

B. He said that he was working on the project.
A. He said he works on the project.
C. He said he had been working on the project.
D. He said he would work on the project.
E. None

Q7. Choose the most suitable word: The new policy aims to ____ corruption.

C. eliminate
A. promote
B. encourage
D. enhance
E. hide

Q8. Choose the correct passive form: “They are building a new bridge.”

C. A new bridge is being built.
A. A new bridge is built.
B. A new bridge was built.
D. A new bridge will be built.
E. None

Q9. Fill in the blank: I wish I ____ known about this earlier.

B. had
A. have
C. was
D. were
E. did

Q10. One word substitution: “One who looks at the bright side of things.”

B. Optimist
A. Realist
C. Pessimist
D. Idealist
E. Opportunist

Q11. Choose the correct idiom meaning “to take something for granted”:

B. To assume without proof
A. To depend on fate
C. To ignore deliberately
D. To prove something false
E. None

Q12. Complete the sentence: He worked hard ____ he might pass the test.

B. so that
A. because
C. unless
D. though
E. whereas

Section 1: English Language & Verbal Ability & Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude (Q13–Q24)

Q13. Choose the correct sentence:

B. Neither of the boys has completed his work.
A. Neither of the boys have completed their work.
C. Neither boys have completed work.
D. None of the above.
E. Both are correct.

Q14. Find the correct synonym of “obsolete”:

B. Outdated
A. Modern
C. Useful
D. Current
E. Stylish

Q15. Choose the appropriate preposition: She is afraid ____ spiders.

A. of
B. from
C. for
D. about
E. on

Q16. Fill in the blank: The manager insisted ____ meeting the client personally.

C. on
A. to
B. for
D. about
E. with

Q17. Choose the correct antonym of “scarcity”:

B. Plenty
A. Shortage
C. Lack
D. Insufficiency
E. Absence

Q18. Identify the correct tense: By the time we arrived, the movie ____ started.

B. had
A. has
C. was
D. will have
E. None

Q19. Choose the word that best fits: The teacher spoke in a very ____ tone to calm the students.

B. soothing
A. harsh
C. loud
D. rude
E. careless

Q20. Find the correct meaning of “turn a blind eye”:

A. To ignore something intentionally
B. To look carefully
C. To be alert
D. To misunderstand
E. None

Q21. The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 45. What is the smallest number?

B. 41
A. 39
C. 43
D. 45
E. 47

Q22. A man invests Rs. 12,000 at 10% compound interest per annum. Find the amount after 2 years.

C. Rs. 14,520
A. Rs. 13,000
B. Rs. 13,200
D. Rs. 14,400
E. Rs. 14,000

Q23. A train 180 m long crosses a platform 220 m long in 20 seconds. Find the train’s speed in km/h.

C. 72
A. 50
B. 70
D. 80
E. 90

Q24. A sum becomes Rs. 2,400 in 3 years at 8% simple interest. Find the principal.

C. 2,000
A. 1,800
B. 1,900
D. 2,100
E. 2,200

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude (Q25–Q36)

Q25. If 3 pencils and 2 pens cost Rs. 26 and 2 pencils and 3 pens cost Rs. 29, find cost of one pen.

C. Rs. 8
A. Rs. 6
B. Rs. 7
D. Rs. 9
E. Rs. 10

Q26. Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5 and their sum is 180. Find the smaller number.

B. 72
A. 60
C. 80
D. 90
E. 100

Q27. The average weight of 8 persons increases by 2.5 kg when one new person replaces one of them weighing 65 kg. Find new person’s weight.

C. 87.5 kg
A. 82.5 kg
B. 85 kg
D. 88 kg
E. 90 kg

Q28. A can complete a job in 12 days, B in 15 days, and C in 20 days. Working together, they can finish in:

C. 6 days
A. 4 days
B. 5 days
D. 8 days
E. 9 days

Q29. The cost price of an article is Rs. 800. If the loss percent is equal to 25% of selling price, find the selling price.

B. Rs. 640
A. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 650
D. Rs. 700
E. Rs. 720

Q30. The population of a town increases by 10% and then decreases by 10%. Find the net change.

B. −1%
A. +1%
C. +0%
D. +2%
E. −2%

Q31. A can complete a work in 8 days, B is 60% efficient as A. Together they finish in how many days?

C. 5
A. 3
B. 4
D. 6
E. 7

Q32. The marked price of a shirt is Rs. 1,200. After 15% discount and 5% tax, find selling price.

D. 1,086
A. 1,000
B. 1,071
C. 1,078
E. 1,100

Q33. A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years under compound interest. In how many years will it become four times?

C. 16
A. 12
B. 14
D. 18
E. 20

Q34. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If length is twice breadth, find area.

C. 200 cm²
A. 160 cm²
B. 180 cm²
D. 220 cm²
E. 240 cm²

Q35. A train passes a man standing on a platform in 12 seconds and passes the platform in 32 seconds. If platform length = 160 m, find train length.

C. 120 m
A. 80 m
B. 100 m
D. 140 m
E. 160 m

Q36. A sum becomes Rs. 12,100 in 2 years at compound interest compounded annually. Rate = 10%. Find principal.

A. Rs. 10,000
B. Rs. 10,500
C. Rs. 11,000
D. Rs. 11,500
E. Rs. 12,000

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude & Section 3: Logical Reasoning (Q37–Q48)

Q37. A boat goes 24 km downstream in 2 hours and returns in 3 hours. Find speed of stream.

B. 3 km/h
A. 2 km/h
C. 4 km/h
D. 5 km/h
E. 6 km/h

Q38. The difference between simple and compound interest on Rs. 10,000 for 2 years at 10% is:

B. Rs. 10
A. Rs. 5
C. Rs. 15
D. Rs. 20
E. Rs. 25

Q39. If x² + 3x − 28 = 0, find value of x.

A. 4 or −7
B. −4 or 7
C. 5 or −6
D. 6 or −5
E. None

Q40. The difference between 40% of a number and 25% of the same number is 60. Find the number.

C. 400
A. 300
B. 350
D. 450
E. 480

Q41. Series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

C. 48
A. 46
B. 47
D. 49
E. 50

Q42. Find the odd one out: Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, Cube.

D. Cube
A. Circle
B. Triangle
C. Rectangle
E. None

Q43. If A = 1, B = 4, C = 9, D = 16, then G = ?

D. 49
A. 36
B. 42
C. 43
E. 64

Q44. Arrange logically: Rain → Evaporation → Condensation → Clouds → Water bodies

A. 5–2–3–4–1
B. 2–3–4–5–1
C. 1–3–2–5–4
D. 4–3–2–5–1
E. None

Q45. In a certain code, TREE = 20, then LEAF = ?

B. 19
A. 18
C. 20
D. 21
E. 22

Q46. Statement: All athletes are fit. Some fit people are tall. Conclusion I: Some athletes are tall. Conclusion II: Some tall people are athletes.

D. Neither follows
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both follow
E. Either I or II follows

Q47. If “PAPER” is coded as “RCRGT”, how is “PEN” coded?

C. RGPV
A. RGP
B. RGPQ
D. RGRP
E. None

Q48. Five persons A, B, C, D, and E sit in a row. A is left of B, C is right of B, D is between A and B, and E is to the right of C. Who is in the middle?

D. D
A. A
B. B
C. C
E. E

Section 3: Logical Reasoning (Q49–Q60)

Q49. Series: 7, 14, 42, 168, ?

D. 840
A. 504
B. 672
C. 756
E. 960

Q50. If P + Q means P is the brother of Q; P – Q means P is the sister of Q; P × Q means P is the father of Q. Then in A × B + C, A is:

B. Uncle of C
A. Father of C
C. Brother of C
D. Son of C
E. None

Q51. Pointing to a photograph, A said, “He is my mother’s only son.” How is A related to the person in the photo?

C. Self
A. Brother
B. Father
D. Uncle
E. Cousin

Q52. Series: 1, 4, 10, 19, 31, ?

C. 46
A. 44
B. 45
D. 47
E. 48

Q53. Choose the odd one: 2–4–8, 3–6–12, 5–10–15, 7–14–28.

C. 5–10–15
A. 2–4–8
B. 3–6–12
D. 7–14–28
E. None

Q54. Find missing term: ACE, BDF, CEG, DFH, ?

C. EHI
A. EGI
B. EHK
D. EFH
E. None

Q55. Statements: All roses are red. Some red are bright. Conclusions: I. Some roses are bright. II. All bright are roses.

D. Neither follows
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both follow
E. Either follows

Q56. A man walks 6 m north, turns left and walks 8 m, then turns right and walks 5 m. Find his final position from the start.

B. 14 m
A. 13 m
C. 15 m
D. 16 m
E. 17 m

Q57. Arrange words as per dictionary order: Cattle, Catch, Category, Caterpillar

C. 2, 3, 1, 4
A. 2, 3, 4, 1
B. 3, 2, 1, 4
D. 3, 1, 2, 4
E. 2, 1, 3, 4

Q58. If * means +, + means –, – means ÷, ÷ means ×, then find value of 8 – 4 + 2 * 3 ÷ 2.

B. 12
A. 10
C. 14
D. 16
E. 18

Q59. In a row of boys, A is 12th from left, B is 15th from right, and there are 6 boys between them. How many boys are there in the row?

B. 31
A. 30
C. 32
D. 33
E. 34

Q60. Statement: Some actors are singers. All singers are artists. Conclusion: I. Some artists are actors. II. Some artists are singers.

C. Both follow
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
D. Neither follows
E. Either follows