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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. The average score of a student in 6 subjects is 75. If he scores 90 in the seventh subject, what will be his new average?

A. 76
B. 77
C. 78
D. 79

Solution

The total score in 6 subjects is 6 * 75 = 450. Adding the score of 90 gives a new total of 450 + 90 = 540. The new average is 540 / 7 = 77.14, which rounds to 77.

Correct Answer: B — 77

Q. The average score of a student in 6 subjects is 80. If he scores 90 in the seventh subject, what will be his new average?

A. 82
B. 83
C. 84
D. 85

Solution

Total score = 80 * 6 = 480. New total = 480 + 90 = 570. New average = 570 / 7 = 81.43.

Correct Answer: B — 83

Q. The average score of a team in 5 matches is 60. If they score 70 in the next match, what will be their new average?

A. 62
B. 64
C. 66
D. 68

Solution

Total score for 5 matches = 5 * 60 = 300. New total = 300 + 70 = 370. New average = 370 / 6 = 61.67.

Correct Answer: C — 66

Q. The average score of a team in 5 matches is 75. If they score 90 in the next match, what will be their new average?

A. 76
B. 77
C. 78
D. 79

Solution

Total score in 5 matches = 5 * 75 = 375. New total = 375 + 90 = 465. New average = 465 / 6 = 77.5.

Correct Answer: C — 78

Q. The combined age of O and P is 80 years. If O is 10 years older than P, how old is O?

A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50

Solution

Let P's age be x. Then O's age is x + 10. So, x + (x + 10) = 80. Solving gives x = 35, hence O = 45.

Correct Answer: B — 40

Q. The present age of a grandfather is 4 times that of his grandson. If the grandson is 5 years old, what is the grandfather's age?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Solution

If the grandson is 5 years old, then the grandfather is 4 * 5 = 20 years old.

Correct Answer: D — 30

Q. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Solution

If the ratio is 3:2, then for every 3 boys, there are 2 girls. Therefore, if there are 30 boys, the number of girls = (2/3) * 30 = 20

Correct Answer: B — 20

Q. The ratio of the ages of G and H is 3:2. If G is 30 years old, how old is H?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Solution

If G is 30 years old, then H's age is (2/3) * 30 = 20 years.

Correct Answer: A — 20

Q. The ratio of the ages of G and H is 3:4. If H is 32 years old, how old is G?

A. 24
B. 30
C. 28
D. 20

Solution

If H is 32 years, then G's age = (3/4) * 32 = 24 years.

Correct Answer: A — 24

Q. The ratio of the ages of I and J is 3:4. If the sum of their ages is 70 years, what is I's age?

A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45

Solution

Let I's age be 3x and J's age be 4x. Then 3x + 4x = 70. Solving gives x = 10, hence I = 30.

Correct Answer: B — 35

Q. The ratio of the ages of two friends is 2:3. If the sum of their ages is 50 years, what is the age of the older friend?

A. 30
B. 25
C. 20
D. 35

Solution

Let their ages be 2x and 3x. Then, 2x + 3x = 50, 5x = 50, x = 10. Older friend's age = 3x = 3*10 = 30.

Correct Answer: A — 30

Q. The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is 3:4. If the perimeter is 70 cm, what is the length of the shorter side?

A. 30
B. 20
C. 25
D. 15

Solution

Let the sides be 3x and 4x. Then, 3x + 4x = 70, 7x = 70, x = 10. Shorter side = 3x = 3*10 = 30.

Correct Answer: B — 20

Q. The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is 3:4. If the perimeter is 70 cm, what is the length of the longer side?

A. 30
B. 40
C. 35
D. 45

Solution

Let the sides be 3x and 4x. Then, 3x + 4x = 70, 7x = 70, x = 10. Longer side = 4x = 4*10 = 40.

Correct Answer: B — 40

Q. The ratio of the number of students in two classes is 4:5. If there are 36 students in the first class, how many students are in the second class?

A. 45
B. 40
C. 50
D. 36

Solution

Let the number of students in the first class be 4x and in the second class be 5x. Given 4x = 36, x = 9. Therefore, students in the second class = 5x = 5*9 = 45.

Correct Answer: A — 45

Q. The ratio of the number of students in two classes is 5:6. If there are 60 students in the first class, how many students are in the second class?

A. 72
B. 66
C. 60
D. 54

Solution

Let students in the first class be 5x and in the second class be 6x. Given 5x = 60, x = 12. Therefore, students in the second class = 6x = 6*12 = 72.

Correct Answer: A — 72

Q. The ratio of the speeds of two cars is 5:7. If the faster car travels 140 km in 2 hours, how far does the slower car travel in the same time?

A. 100
B. 120
C. 140
D. 160

Solution

Speed of faster car = 140 km / 2 hours = 70 km/h. Speed of slower car = (5/7) * 70 = 50 km/h. Distance traveled by slower car in 2 hours = 50 * 2 = 100 km.

Correct Answer: B — 120

Q. The sum of the ages of A and B is 50 years. If A is 10 years older than B, how old is A?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Solution

Let B's age be x. Then A's age is x + 10. So, x + (x + 10) = 50. Solving gives x = 20, hence A = 30.

Correct Answer: C — 30

Q. The sum of the ages of A and B is 50 years. If A is 10 years older than B, what is B's age?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 15

Solution

Let B's age be x. Then A's age is x + 10. So, x + (x + 10) = 50. Solving gives x = 20.

Correct Answer: B — 25

Q. The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 50 years. If the father is 30 years older than the son, how old is the son?

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

Solution

Let the son's age be x. Then the father's age is x + 30. So, x + (x + 30) = 50. Solving gives x = 10.

Correct Answer: C — 20

Q. The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 50 years. If the father is 40 years old, how old is the son?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 30

Solution

If the father is 40 years old, then the son is 50 - 40 = 10 years old.

Correct Answer: C — 20

Q. The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 50 years. If the mother is 4 times as old as her daughter, how old is the daughter?

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

Solution

Let the daughter's age be x. Then the mother's age is 4x. The equation is x + 4x = 50, which simplifies to 5x = 50, so x = 10.

Correct Answer: A — 10

Q. The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. If the daughter is 15 years old, how old is the mother?

A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50

Solution

If the daughter is 15 years old, then the mother is 60 - 15 = 45 years old.

Correct Answer: B — 40

Q. The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. If the daughter is 20 years old, how old is the mother?

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 20

Solution

If the daughter is 20 years old, then the mother is 60 - 20 = 40 years old.

Correct Answer: B — 40

Q. The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. If the mother is 36 years old, how old is the daughter?

A. 20
B. 24
C. 26
D. 30

Solution

If the mother is 36 years old, then the daughter's age is 60 - 36 = 24 years.

Correct Answer: B — 24

Q. The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. If the mother is 4 times as old as her daughter, how old is the daughter?

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

Solution

Let the daughter's age be x. Then the mother's age is 4x. So, x + 4x = 60. Solving gives x = 12.

Correct Answer: B — 10

Q. Three pipes can fill a tank in 6, 8, and 12 hours respectively. If all three pipes are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?

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

Solution

The combined rate is 1/6 + 1/8 + 1/12 = 1/3. Therefore, it will take 3 hours to fill the tank.

Correct Answer: B — 3 hours

Q. Three years ago, a man was 5 times as old as his son. If the man is currently 38 years old, how old is his son now?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Solution

Let the son's age be x. Three years ago, the man was 35 and the son was x - 3. So, 35 = 5(x - 3). Solving gives x = 8.

Correct Answer: C — 8

Q. Three years ago, A was 2 times as old as B. If B is currently 12 years old, how old is A now?

A. 18
B. 20
C. 24
D. 30

Solution

Three years ago, B was 12 - 3 = 9 years old. A was 2 * 9 = 18 years old. Now, A is 18 + 3 = 21 years old.

Correct Answer: B — 20

Q. Three years ago, A was 5 times as old as B. If B is now 10 years old, how old is A now?

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

Solution

Three years ago, B was 7 years old. Therefore, A was 5 * 7 = 35 years old. Now, A is 35 + 3 = 38 years old.

Correct Answer: B — 30

Q. Three years ago, A was 5 times as old as B. If B is now 7 years old, how old is A now?

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

Solution

Three years ago, B was 4 years old. Therefore, A was 5 * 4 = 20 years old. Now, A is 20 + 3 = 23 years old.

Correct Answer: B — 30

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