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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!

Arithmetic Aptitude Data Interpretation

Q. If 0.4 is expressed as a fraction, what is it?

A. 2/5
B. 1/4
C. 3/5
D. 1/2

Solution

0.4 = 4/10 = 2/5 after simplification.

Correct Answer: A — 2/5

Q. If 0.75 of a number is 30, what is the number?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 40
D. 45

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.75x = 30. Therefore, x = 30 / 0.75 = 40.

Correct Answer: B — 25

Q. If 15% of a mixture is acid and the rest is water, how much water is in 200 liters of the mixture?

A. 170 liters
B. 180 liters
C. 185 liters
D. 190 liters

Solution

15% of 200 liters is 30 liters of acid. Therefore, water = 200 - 30 = 170 liters.

Correct Answer: A — 170 liters

Q. If 15% of a mixture is sugar and the total weight of the mixture is 200 kg, how much sugar is in the mixture?

A. 25 kg
B. 30 kg
C. 35 kg
D. 40 kg

Solution

Sugar = 15% of 200 kg = 0.15 * 200 = 30 kg.

Correct Answer: D — 40 kg

Q. If 15% of a mixture is water and the rest is milk, what is the ratio of milk to water in the mixture?

A. 5:1
B. 6:1
C. 7:1
D. 8:1

Solution

Water = 15%, Milk = 100% - 15% = 85%. Ratio of milk to water = 85:15 = 17:3 = 6:1.

Correct Answer: B — 6:1

Q. If 15% of a number is 45, what is the number?

A. 250
B. 300
C. 350
D. 400

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.15x = 45. Therefore, x = 45/0.15 = 300.

Correct Answer: B — 300

Q. If 20 liters of a mixture contains 60% alcohol, how much alcohol is in the mixture?

A. 8 liters
B. 10 liters
C. 12 liters
D. 15 liters

Solution

Alcohol = 60% of 20 liters = 0.6 * 20 = 12 liters.

Correct Answer: B — 10 liters

Q. If 20% of a number is 50, what is the number?

A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 400

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.2x = 50. Therefore, x = 50 / 0.2 = 250.

Correct Answer: A — 200

Q. If 2^(2x) = 16, what is the value of x?

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

Solution

16 can be expressed as 2^4. Therefore, 2^(2x) = 2^4 implies 2x = 4, so x = 2.

Correct Answer: B — 2

Q. If 2^(x-2) = 1/8, what is the value of x?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Solution

1/8 can be expressed as 2^-3. Therefore, 2^(x-2) = 2^-3 implies x - 2 = -3, so x = -1.

Correct Answer: D — 3

Q. If 3 men can complete a work in 10 days, how many days will it take for 5 men to complete the same work?

A. 6 days
B. 8 days
C. 10 days
D. 12 days

Solution

Work done by 3 men in 10 days = 3 * 10 = 30 man-days. 5 men will take 30/5 = 6 days.

Correct Answer: A — 6 days

Q. If 30% of a number is 150, what is the number?

A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 600

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.3x = 150. Therefore, x = 150 / 0.3 = 500.

Correct Answer: B — 450

Q. If 3x + 5 = 20, what is the value of x?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

Solution

To solve for x, subtract 5 from both sides: 3x = 15. Then divide by 3: x = 5.

Correct Answer: A — 3

Q. If 4 workers can finish a job in 16 days, how many days will 8 workers take to finish the same job?

A. 8 days
B. 10 days
C. 12 days
D. 14 days

Solution

Work = 4 workers × 16 days = 64 man-days. For 8 workers, days = 64/8 = 8 days.

Correct Answer: A — 8 days

Q. If 40% of a number is 80, what is the number?

A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.4x = 80. So, x = 80 / 0.4 = 200.

Correct Answer: B — 200

Q. If 45% of a number is 90, what is the number?

A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300

Solution

Let the number be x. 0.45x = 90, x = 90/0.45 = 200

Correct Answer: B — 200

Q. If 5 apples cost $10, how much do 8 apples cost?

A. $12
B. $15
C. $16
D. $14

Solution

Cost of 1 apple = $10 / 5 = $2. Therefore, cost of 8 apples = 8 × $2 = $16.

Correct Answer: C — $16

Q. If 5 workers can complete a task in 20 days, how many days will it take for 10 workers to complete the same task?

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 25 days

Solution

Work done is inversely proportional to the number of workers. If 5 workers take 20 days, then 10 workers will take 20/2 = 10 days.

Correct Answer: A — 10 days

Q. If 5x + 3 = 23, what is the value of x?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Solution

To solve for x, subtract 3 from both sides: 5x = 20. Then divide by 5: x = 4.

Correct Answer: B — 3

Q. If 5^(2x) = 25, what is the value of x?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Solution

25 can be expressed as 5^2. Therefore, 5^(2x) = 5^2 implies 2x = 2, so x = 1.

Correct Answer: B — 1

Q. If 6 workers can complete a task in 15 days, how many workers are needed to complete the task in 10 days?

A. 8 workers
B. 9 workers
C. 10 workers
D. 12 workers

Solution

Total work = 6 workers * 15 days = 90 man-days. To complete in 10 days, needed workers = 90/10 = 9 workers.

Correct Answer: C — 10 workers

Q. If 60% of a number is 120, what is the number?

A. 150
B. 180
C. 200
D. 250

Solution

Let the number be x. 0.6x = 120, x = 120/0.6 = 200

Correct Answer: C — 200

Q. If 60% of a number is 240, what is the number?

A. 360
B. 400
C. 420
D. 480

Solution

Let the number be x. Then, 0.6x = 240. Therefore, x = 240/0.6 = 400.

Correct Answer: B — 400

Q. If a 12-meter long ladder reaches a height of 9 meters on a wall, how far is the foot of the ladder from the wall?

A. 6 meters
B. 8 meters
C. 9 meters
D. 10 meters

Solution

Using Pythagorean theorem, distance = √(12^2 - 9^2) = √(144 - 81) = √63 = 7.94 meters (approximately 8 meters).

Correct Answer: A — 6 meters

Q. If a 12-meter tall pole casts a shadow of 8 meters, what is the angle of elevation of the sun?

A. 36.87 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 53.13 degrees
D. 60 degrees

Solution

tan(θ) = height / shadow = 12 / 8 = 1.5; θ = tan^(-1)(1.5) ≈ 56.31 degrees

Correct Answer: C — 53.13 degrees

Q. If a 50-meter tall building casts a shadow of 25 meters, what is the angle of elevation of the sun?

A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 75 degrees

Solution

Using tan(θ) = height/shadow length, θ = tan^(-1)(50/25) = tan^(-1)(2) = 60 degrees.

Correct Answer: C — 60 degrees

Q. If A and B invest in a business in the ratio 4:5 and the total profit is $4500, how much does A receive?

A. $2000
B. $2500
C. $1800
D. $2200

Solution

Total parts = 4 + 5 = 9. A's share = (4/9) * 4500 = $2000.

Correct Answer: A — $2000

Q. If A and B invest in a business in the ratio of 4:5 and the total profit is $4500, how much does A receive?

A. $2000
B. $2500
C. $1800
D. $2200

Solution

Total parts = 4 + 5 = 9. A's share = (4/9) * 4500 = $2000.

Correct Answer: A — $2000

Q. If a bag contains 2 white, 3 black, and 5 blue balls, what is the probability of drawing a blue ball?

A. 1/5
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/4

Solution

The total number of balls is 2 + 3 + 5 = 10. The probability of drawing a blue ball is 5/10 = 1/2.

Correct Answer: C — 1/2

Q. If a bag contains 2 white, 3 black, and 5 red balls, what is the probability of drawing a white ball?

A. 1/5
B. 1/4
C. 1/2
D. 1/10

Solution

The total number of balls is 2 + 3 + 5 = 10. The probability of drawing a white ball is 2/10 = 1/5.

Correct Answer: B — 1/4

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