General Aptitude MCQ & Objective Questions
General Aptitude is a crucial component of many school and competitive exams in India. Mastering this subject not only enhances your problem-solving skills but also boosts your confidence during exams. Practicing MCQs and objective questions helps you familiarize yourself with the exam format, identify important questions, and improve your overall performance in exam preparation.
What You Will Practise Here
Numerical Ability: Basic arithmetic, percentages, and ratios.
Logical Reasoning: Patterns, sequences, and analogies.
Data Interpretation: Reading charts, graphs, and tables.
Verbal Ability: Synonyms, antonyms, and comprehension.
Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, geometry, and measurements.
Time and Work: Problems related to efficiency and time management.
Profit and Loss: Understanding financial transactions and calculations.
Exam Relevance
General Aptitude is a significant part of the curriculum for CBSE, State Boards, NEET, JEE, and various other competitive exams. Questions often focus on logical reasoning and quantitative skills, with patterns that include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and problem-solving scenarios. Familiarity with these formats will help you tackle the exams with ease.
Common Mistakes Students Make
Misinterpreting questions due to lack of careful reading.
Overlooking units in numerical problems, leading to incorrect answers.
Rushing through calculations, resulting in simple arithmetic errors.
Neglecting to practice time management during mock tests.
Confusing similar concepts in logical reasoning sections.
FAQs
Question: What are General Aptitude MCQ questions?Answer: General Aptitude MCQ questions are multiple-choice questions designed to test your reasoning, numerical, and analytical skills relevant to various exams.
Question: How can I improve my performance in General Aptitude objective questions?Answer: Regular practice of important General Aptitude questions for exams, along with reviewing your mistakes, can significantly enhance your performance.
Don't wait any longer! Start solving practice MCQs today to test your understanding and boost your confidence for your upcoming exams. Every question you tackle brings you one step closer to success!
Q. A sum of $4000 is borrowed for 2 years at a Banker's Discount of $320. What is the rate of interest?
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Solution
Rate = (Banker's Discount / (Principal × Time)) × 100 = (320 / (4000 × 2)) × 100 = 4%.
Correct Answer:
C
— 6%
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Q. A sum of $4000 is borrowed for 2 years at a Banker's Discount of $800. What is the effective interest rate?
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Solution
Effective interest rate = (Banker's Discount / Principal) × (1 / Time) × 100 = (800 / 4000) × (1 / 2) × 100 = 4%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 6%
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Q. A sum of $4000 is borrowed for 3 years at a Banker's Discount of 9%. What is the total discount?
A.
$1080
B.
$720
C.
$360
D.
$540
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Solution
Banker's Discount = 4000 x 9/100 x 3 = $1080.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1080
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Q. A sum of $5000 is borrowed for 2 years at a Banker's Discount of $400. What is the rate of interest?
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Solution
Rate = (Banker's Discount / (Principal × Time)) × 100 = (400 / (5000 × 2)) × 100 = 4%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 5%
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Q. A sum of $5000 is due in 2 years. What is the bankers discount at the rate of 10%?
A.
$100
B.
$200
C.
$300
D.
$400
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Solution
Bankers Discount = (Principal × Rate × Time) / 100 = (5000 × 10 × 2) / 100 = $1000. The present value is $5000 / (1 + 0.10)^2 = $4132.23. Therefore, Bankers Discount = $5000 - $4132.23 = $867.77.
Correct Answer:
B
— $200
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Q. A sum of $5000 is due in 3 years. If the rate of interest is 5% per annum, what is the true discount?
A.
$500
B.
$600
C.
$700
D.
$800
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Solution
True Discount = Amount - Present Worth. Present Worth = Amount / (1 + rt) = 5000 / (1 + 0.05*3) = 5000 / 1.15 = $4347.83. True Discount = 5000 - 4347.83 = $652.17.
Correct Answer:
A
— $500
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Q. A sum of $6000 is due in 2 years. If the Banker's Discount is $720, what is the rate of interest?
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Solution
Rate = (Banker's Discount / (Principal × Time)) × 100 = (720 / (6000 × 2)) × 100 = 6%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 6%
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Q. A sum of $6000 is due in 3 years. If the Banker's Discount is $540, what is the rate of interest?
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Solution
Rate = (Banker's Discount / (Principal × Time)) × 100 = (540 / (6000 × 3)) × 100 = 3%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 9%
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Q. A sum of $800 is due in 2 years. If the true discount is $160, what is the rate of interest?
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Solution
True Discount = Amount - Present Worth. Present Worth = 800 - 160 = 640. Using the formula, 160 = 640 * r * 2 / 100. Solving gives r = 12.5%.
Correct Answer:
C
— 7%
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Q. A sum of $800 is due in 2 years. If the true discount is $160, what is the rate of interest per annum?
A.
8%
B.
10%
C.
12%
D.
15%
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Solution
True Discount = Amount - Present Worth. Present Worth = 800 - 160 = $640. Using the formula, 160 = 640 * Rate * 2 / 100. Solving gives Rate = 12.5%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 10%
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1200 in 2 years at a rate of 8% per annum. What is the true discount?
A.
$100
B.
$120
C.
$150
D.
$180
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount / (1 + rt) = 1200 / (1 + 0.08*2) = 1200 / 1.16 = $1034.48. True Discount = 1200 - 1034.48 = $165.52.
Correct Answer:
B
— $120
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1200 in 3 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $300, what is the rate of interest?
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Solution
Let the present worth be x. Then, x + 300 = 1200, so x = 900. True Discount = x * Rate * Time / 100. 300 = 900 * Rate * 3 / 100. Rate = 10%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 6%
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1200 in 3 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $300, what is the present worth?
A.
$900
B.
$1000
C.
$1100
D.
$1200
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount - True Discount. Therefore, Present Worth = 1200 - 300 = $900.
Correct Answer:
A
— $900
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1500 after 2 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $300, what is the present worth?
A.
$1200
B.
$1300
C.
$1400
D.
$1500
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount - True Discount. Therefore, Present Worth = 1500 - 300 = $1200.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1200
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1500 after 4 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $300, what is the present worth?
A.
$1200
B.
$1300
C.
$1400
D.
$1500
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount - True Discount. Thus, Present Worth = 1500 - 300 = $1200.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1200
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1500 after 5 years. If the true discount is $300, what is the present worth?
A.
$1200
B.
$1300
C.
$1400
D.
$1500
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount - True Discount = 1500 - 300 = $1200.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1200
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1500 in 5 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $300, what is the present worth?
A.
$1200
B.
$1300
C.
$1400
D.
$1500
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Solution
True Discount = Amount - Present Worth. Present Worth = 1500 - 300 = $1200.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1200
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $1800 after 2 years at a certain rate of interest. If the true discount is $200, what is the present worth?
A.
$1600
B.
$1700
C.
$1800
D.
$1900
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount - True Discount. Thus, Present Worth = 1800 - 200 = $1600.
Correct Answer:
A
— $1600
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $5000 in 5 years at a rate of 4% per annum. What is the true discount?
A.
$300
B.
$400
C.
$500
D.
$600
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount / (1 + rt) = 5000 / (1 + 0.04*5) = 5000 / 1.20 = $4166.67. True Discount = 5000 - 4166.67 = $833.33.
Correct Answer:
B
— $400
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Q. A sum of money amounts to $8000 in 4 years at a rate of 8% per annum. What is the true discount?
A.
$600
B.
$700
C.
$800
D.
$900
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Solution
Present Worth = Amount / (1 + rt) = 8000 / (1 + 0.08*4) = 8000 / 1.32 = $6060.61. True Discount = 8000 - 6060.61 = $1939.39.
Correct Answer:
B
— $700
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Q. A sum of money doubles in 5 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest?
A.
10%
B.
12%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
If the sum doubles, then the interest earned is equal to the principal. Rate = (Principal/Time) * 100 = (Principal/5) * 100 = 20%
Correct Answer:
A
— 10%
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Q. A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years at a simple interest rate. What is the rate of interest?
A.
5%
B.
10%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
If the amount doubles, then Simple Interest = Principal. Rate = (100 × SI) / (P × T) = (100 × P) / (P × 10) = 10%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 10%
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Q. A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest?
A.
7.2%
B.
10%
C.
5%
D.
12%
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Solution
Using the Rule of 72, Rate = 72/10 = 7.2%
Correct Answer:
A
— 7.2%
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Q. A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest?
A.
5%
B.
10%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
If the amount doubles, Interest = Principal. Rate = (Interest * 100) / (Principal * Time) = (Principal * 100) / (Principal * 10) = 10%.
Correct Answer:
A
— 5%
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Q. A sum of money doubles itself in 5 years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest?
A.
10%
B.
12%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
Using the formula A = P(1 + r)^n, if A = 2P, then 2 = (1 + r)^5. Solving gives r = 0.10 or 10%.
Correct Answer:
A
— 10%
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Q. A sum of money invested at compound interest grows to $5000 in 4 years at a rate of 6% per annum. What was the principal?
A.
$4000
B.
$4500
C.
$3500
D.
$3000
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Solution
Let P be the principal. A = P(1 + r)^n; 5000 = P(1 + 0.06)^4; P = 5000 / 1.262476 = $3960.00.
Correct Answer:
B
— $4500
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Q. A sum of money is due in 2 years. If the banker's discount on it is $200 at 10% per annum, what is the present worth?
A.
$1800
B.
$2000
C.
$2200
D.
$2400
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Solution
Banker's Discount = Principal × Rate × Time / 100. Let Principal = P. 200 = P × 10 × 2 / 100. P = $2000.
Correct Answer:
B
— $2000
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Q. A sum of money is due in 2 years. If the rate of interest is 10% per annum, what is the Banker's Discount on a sum of $1000?
A.
$100
B.
$200
C.
$150
D.
$50
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Solution
Banker's Discount = Principal × Rate × Time = 1000 × 10/100 × 2 = $200.
Correct Answer:
A
— $100
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Q. A sum of money is due in 6 years. If the banker's discount is $360 at 12% per annum, what is the present worth?
A.
$2400
B.
$3000
C.
$3200
D.
$3600
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Solution
Banker's Discount = P × R × T / 100. 360 = P × 12 × 6 / 100. P = $3000.
Correct Answer:
B
— $3000
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Q. A sum of money is invested at 10% per annum for 4 years. If the true discount is $400, what is the sum?
A.
$4000
B.
$4400
C.
$4800
D.
$5200
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Solution
Let the sum be x. True Discount = x * Rate * Time / 100. 400 = x * 10 * 4 / 100. Solving gives x = $4000.
Correct Answer:
B
— $4400
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