Mastering Aptitude: A Complete Guide with Solved Examples and Practice Exercises for Competitive Exams

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Section 1: Verbal Ability (18 Questions)

Reading Comprehension
Passage:
Globalization has connected nations in ways never seen before. Through international trade, digital platforms, and global collaborations, people today have access to diverse cultures and opportunities. However, globalization has also created challenges, including economic inequality, loss of cultural identity, and environmental concerns. The key lies in adopting a balanced approach—reaping its benefits while addressing its downsides.

Q1. What is one positive outcome of globalization mentioned in the passage?
A. Environmental sustainability
B. Access to diverse cultures and opportunities
C. Reduction of cultural identity
D. Decline of digital platforms

Q2. Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge of globalization?
A. Stronger community bonds
B. Economic inequality
C. Universal healthcare
D. Increased literacy rate

Q3. What is the author’s suggested approach towards globalization?
A. Completely rejecting globalization
B. Adopting a balanced approach
C. Ignoring its downsides
D. Focusing only on cultural identity

Q4. Choose the correct synonym for the word ‘abundant’:
A. Scarce
B. Plentiful
C. Rare
D. Insufficient

Q5. Fill in the blank: She was so tired that she could hardly ____ her eyes open.
A. lift
B. open
C. keep
D. hold

Q6. Rearrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. He prepared for the exam thoroughly.
B. He passed with flying colors.
C. He studied late at night.
D. The results were announced.

Q7. Choose the antonym of ‘vivid’:
A. Clear
B. Bright
C. Dull
D. Lively

Q8. Identify the error: “Neither of the boys have completed the homework.”

Q9. Fill in the blank: She has been working here ____ last June.
A. since
B. for
C. from
D. by

Q10. Choose the correct sentence:
A. They goes to the park every evening.
B. They go to the park every evening.
C. They going to the park every evening.
D. They gone to the park every evening.

Q11. By the time we reach, the movie ____ started.
A. will have
B. will has
C. will had
D. will be

Q12. If he had studied harder, he ____ passed the exam.
A. would
B. will
C. would have
D. had

Q13. Synonym of ‘transparent’:
A. Opaque
B. Clear
C. Dark
D. Cloudy

Q14. Antonym of ‘generous’:
A. Kind
B. Selfish
C. Noble
D. Caring

Q15. Sentence correction: “She don’t knows the answer.”

Q16. Fill in the blank: He is interested ____ learning foreign languages.
A. for
B. in
C. on
D. at

Q17. Synonym of ‘serene’:
A. Calm
B. Angry
C. Noisy
D. Chaotic

Q18. Complete the sentence: The match was postponed due to ____ rain.
A. heavy
B. strongly
C. strongest
D. strong

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Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude (20 Questions)

Q19. A man buys 20 apples for Rs. 200 and sells them at Rs. 15 each. Find the profit percentage.
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 25%
D. 20%

Q20. An item is marked 30% above cost price and sold at 20% discount. Find the profit percentage.
A. 4%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 12%

Q21. If 5x = 15y, find x:y.
A. 1:3
B. 3:1
C. 5:15
D. 15:5

Q22. A does a job in 12 days, B in 18 days. In how many days can they finish together?
A. 6 days
B. 7.2 days
C. 8 days
D. 9 days

Q23. A car covers 80 km in 2 hours and 120 km in 3 hours. Find the average speed.
A. 40 km/h
B. 48 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 60 km/h

Q24. A sum of Rs. 4000 is invested at 12% p.a. simple interest. What is the interest after 2 years?
A. 960
B. 720
C. 840
D. 880

Q25. A trader marks an item 40% above cost price and offers 20% discount. Find profit%.
A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Q26. A can complete a work in 15 days, B in 20 days. They work together for 5 days. What fraction of work is left?
A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 7/12
D. 5/12

Q27. An article is sold at a gain of 15%. If its CP = 400, find SP.
A. 440
B. 450
C. 460
D. 470

Q28. Average of first 7 multiples of 6?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 25

Q29. A man walks 6 km/h for 2 hours and 10 km/h for 1 hour. Find average speed.
A. 7 km/h
B. 8 km/h
C. 9 km/h
D. 10 km/h

Q30. A train runs 240 km in 4 hours and 180 km in 3 hours. Find average speed.
A. 50 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 65 km/h
D. 70 km/h

Q31. If 12 men can finish a work in 18 days, how many men required to finish in 9 days?
A. 18
B. 24
C. 36
D. 12

Q32. A sells an item at Rs. 720, losing 10%. Find cost price.
A. 750
B. 760
C. 800
D. 820

Q33. The average of 10 numbers is 20. If one number is removed, the average becomes 19. Find the removed number.
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Q34. A train running at 72 km/h crosses a pole in 25 seconds. Find its length.
A. 400 m
B. 500 m
C. 600 m
D. 700 m

Q35. A sum becomes Rs. 1440 in 2 years at 8% p.a. simple interest. Find principal.
A. 1200
B. 1250
C. 1280
D. 1300

Q36. If CP = 500, SP = 650, find profit %.
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 20%
D. 35%

Q37. A man walks 8 km in 2 hours and cycles 20 km in 2 hours. Find average speed.
A. 6 km/h
B. 7 km/h
C. 8 km/h
D. 9 km/h

Q38. A train 150 m long crosses a bridge 350 m in 25 seconds. Find speed.
A. 50 km/h
B. 72 km/h
C. 84 km/h
D. 90 km/h

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Section 3: Logical Reasoning (22 Questions)

Q39. If all doctors are professionals and some professionals are writers, which of the following is true?
A. All writers are doctors
B. Some doctors are writers
C. Some writers are professionals
D. Cannot be determined

Q40. A is shorter than B, B is shorter than C. Who is tallest?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. Cannot say

Q41. Find next number: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
A. 36
B. 48
C. 42
D. 50

Q42. If 1st Jan is Monday, what day is 8th Jan?
A. Tuesday
B. Monday
C. Wednesday
D. Sunday

Q43. In a class, Ramesh is 7th from top and 19th from bottom. How many students?
A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 27

Q44. All birds can fly. Some birds are crows. Conclusion?
A. All crows fly
B. No crows fly
C. Some crows don’t fly
D. Cannot be determined

Q45. Odd one out: Rose, Jasmine, Lily, Mango
A. Rose
B. Jasmine
C. Lily
D. Mango

Q46. A person walks east, then turns left, then left again. What direction is he facing?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Q47. P is father of Q, Q is sister of R. How is P related to R?
A. Father
B. Brother
C. Uncle
D. Grandfather

Q48. A puzzle: There are 5 friends—A, B, C, D, E. A is taller than B, C is taller than D, but shorter than A. Who is shortest?
A. B
B. C
C. D
D. E (cannot be determined)

Q49. A series: 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 160
D. 200

Q50. If all pens are books and some books are copies, which is true?
A. All pens are copies
B. Some copies are pens
C. Some books are copies
D. All books are pens

Q51. Direction: A walks 5m north, then 5m east, then 5m south. Where is he from start?
A. 5m East
B. 5m West
C. 10m East
D. 5m North

Q52. All engineers are graduates. Some graduates are artists. Conclusion?
A. All artists are engineers
B. Some engineers are artists
C. Some graduates are artists
D. Cannot be determined

Q53. If A is 15th from left and 10th from right in a row, how many students?
A. 23
B. 24
C. 25
D. 26

Q54. Blood relation: A is brother of B, B is mother of C. How is A related to C?
A. Father
B. Uncle
C. Brother
D. Cousin

Q55. Handshake puzzle: In a group of 6 people, each shakes hands with every other. How many handshakes?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20

Q56. A series: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A. 30
B. 36
C. 42
D. 49

Q57. If all actors are humans and no human is immortal, which is true?
A. Some actors are immortal
B. No actor is immortal
C. All humans are actors
D. Cannot be determined

Q58. Odd one out: Square, Circle, Rectangle, Triangle
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Rectangle
D. Triangle

Q59. A person walks 8m east, then 6m north. How far is he from starting point?
A. 10m
B. 12m
C. 14m
D. 15m

Q60. A puzzle: There are 3 taps filling a tank. Tap A fills in 6h, B in 8h, C in 12h. If all opened together, how long to fill?
A. 2h
B. 3h
C. 4h
D. 5h

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