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General Aptitude Practice Test – 60 Questions for Competitive Exams

Time Elapsed: 00:00:00 Section 1: English Language & Verbal Ability (Q1–Q12) Q1. What is one major advantage of global communication? A. It limits cultural exchange B. It increases global cooperation C. It reduces education quality D. It creates isolation E. None of these Q2. What is a concern raised by social media usage? A. Improved connectivity B. Enhanced privacy C. Addiction and misinformation D. Faster communication E. None of these Q3. What does the author suggest for responsible digital use? A. Avoid all technology B. Balance online and offline life C. Focus only on entertainment D. Spend more time on devices E. None of these Q4. Choose the correct synonym for “diligent”: A. Lazy B. Hardworking C. Careless D. Irregular E. Idle Q5. Choose the antonym of “genuine”: A. Real B. True C. Fake D. Honest E. Original Q6. Fill in the blank: She has been waiting here ____ morning. A. from B. since ...

Direction & Blood Relation - Concept

Pointing towards a girl in the picture, Sunita said, "She is the mother of Renu, whose father is my son." How is Sunita related to that girl in the picture? [BANK PO] (a) Mother (b) Aunt (c) Cousin (d) Data inadequate (e) None of these Answer: (e) None of these Explanation: Sunita’s son is Renu’s father, so Sunita is Renu’s paternal grandmother. The girl in the picture is Renu’s mother → she is Sunita’s daughter-in-law. None of the given options names daughter-in-law. A's father is Q's son. M is the paternal uncle of P and N is the brother of Q. How is M related to P? (a) Brother (b) Uncle (c) Cousin (d) Data inadequate (e) None of these Answer: (b) Uncle Explanation: "Paternal uncle of P" is explicitly given for M, so M is P’s uncle. Nandani is the only daughter of Madan's sister Sangita's brother. How is Nandani related to Madan? [BANK OF BARODA] (a) Daughter (b) Niece (c) Sister (d) Niece or Daughter (e) None of these Answer: (a) Dau...

Basic Concept of Syllogism

Syllogism is a type of logical reasoning where conclusions are drawn from two or more given statements. The key idea is to understand how groups or categories relate to each other through inclusion or exclusion. Common Terms & Meanings All A are B → Every A lies inside B. Some A are B → There is some overlap between A and B. No A is B → A and B do not overlap at all. Some A are not B → Part of A is outside B. Basic Diagram Rule (Venn Logic) Use circles to represent sets: Draw overlapping circles for “Some”. Draw one circle inside another for “All”. Draw separate circles for “No”. Key Tips to Solve Quickly Always link the middle term between two statements to form a logical chain. Example: All A are B, All B are C → All A are C. Avoid assuming anything extra not mentioned in the statements. Conclusions follow only when they are 100% true in all possible cases. Reverse checking helps — if “All A are B” is true, “Some B are...

Basic Formulas of Time and Work (Easy to Remember)

Before solving Time and Work questions, remember these simple relationships: Work, Men, Days, and Time Relationship: Work ∝ (Men × Days) → M₁ × D₁ × T₁ / W₁ = M₂ × D₂ × T₂ / W₂ Work Efficiency Concept: Efficiency = 1 / Time taken (More efficiency → Less time required) Work Done Formula: Work Done = Efficiency × Time Combined Work Formula: If A can do a work in x days and B in y days, Then together, A & B = (1/x + 1/y) work per day Time Taken When Working Together: Time = 1 ÷ (1/x + 1/y) Inverse Proportion Rule: When work is constant, Men × Days = Constant Pipes & Cistern (Filling or Emptying): If one fills in x min and other empties in y min, Work done in 1 min = (1/x − 1/y) Quick Tip for Students Always: Convert all units to the same type (hours, minutes, or days). Use LCM of time values to find total work easily. Remember: More men → less time; less men → more time.

Basic Formulas of Profit and Loss (Simple and Easy)

To solve all Profit and Loss questions easily, remember these few key points: Profit or Gain: Profit = Selling Price (SP) − Cost Price (CP) Loss: Loss = Cost Price (CP) − Selling Price (SP) Profit Percentage: Profit % = (Profit ÷ CP) × 100 Loss Percentage: Loss % = (Loss ÷ CP) × 100 Selling Price (SP): If there is profit → SP = CP × (100 + Profit %) ÷ 100 If there is loss → SP = CP × (100 − Loss %) ÷ 100 Cost Price (CP): From SP and Profit % → CP = SP × 100 ÷ (100 + Profit %) From SP and Loss % → CP = SP × 100 ÷ (100 − Loss %) Discount: Discount = Marked Price (MP) − Selling Price (SP) Selling Price after Discount: SP = MP × (100 − Discount %) ÷ 100 These are the only formulas students need to remember to solve any question in Profit and Loss — just use the right one depending on whether there is profit, loss, or discount.

Basic Concepts of Ratio and Proportion

Before solving ratio and proportion questions, remember these simple points: Ratio Formula: Ratio = Quantity₁ : Quantity₂ = Quantity₁ / Quantity₂ (It shows how many times one number contains another.) Proportion Formula: If two ratios are equal, they form a proportion. Example: a : b = c : d → a/b = c/d Finding One Quantity from a Ratio: If total = T and ratio parts = a : b : c, Each share = (individual part ÷ total parts) × T Shortcut for Ages and Investments: For age problems: Use variables like 6x, 7x for ratio parts. For partnership/investment: Multiply investment × time to get ratio. Percentage Relation to Ratio: If one value is X% more or less than another, convert it to ratio form. Example: 20% more → 120 : 100 = 6 : 5 These basics are enough to solve all ratio and proportion questions easily.

Time, Speed, and Distance – Basic Formulas Made Simple for Students

Understanding Time, Speed, and Distance (TSD) is essential for success in quantitative aptitude tests and competitive exams. The topic becomes easy once you know the simple relationships between these three concepts. Let’s break it down in the simplest possible way. What is Time, Speed, and Distance? These three are related through one basic formula that can be rearranged as needed. Speed = Distance ÷ Time Distance = Speed × Time Time = Distance ÷ Speed You can easily remember this using the TSD triangle — Write Distance (D) at the top, and Speed (S) and Time (T) at the bottom corners. Cover the one you need to find, and the formula appears automatically! Important Unit Conversions To solve questions correctly, keep units consistent. 1 km/hr = 5/18 m/s 1 m/s = 18/5 km/hr Average Speed When the total distance is the same for both parts of the journey: Average Speed = (2 × S₁ × S₂) ÷ (S₁ + S₂) When distances are different: Average Speed = Tota...