aptitude
Aptitude Questions and Answers
Question 1
1 mark

In a certain code language,

  • “kids are playing outside” → fi rs lm ta

  • “adults are at work” → gx rs mi qp

  • “kids at study” → fi mi cv

  • “study outside at night” → cv ta mi zh

What could be the possible meaning of rs fi mi cv in that language?

A

adults are at study

B

kids are at work

C

kids are at study

D

kids are playing study

Question 2
1 mark

In the following series, identify the number that should replace the question mark to continue the pattern.
101, 106, 116, 131, 151, ?

A

171

B

176

C

178

D

181

Question 3
1 mark

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Arcane’.

A

Clear

B

Obvious

C

Simple

D

Mysterious

Question 4
1 mark

12 : 156 :: 14 : ____

A

168

B

182

C

196

D

210

Question 5
1 mark

Seismograph : Earthquake :: ?

A

Microscope : Germs

B

Telescope : Stars

C

Stethoscope : Heart

D

Hygrometer : Humidity

Question 6
1 mark

During the interview, he accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the unannounced product. What does the idiom ‘let the cat out of the bag’ mean here?

A

To create a distraction

B

To reveal a secret

C

To fix a mistake

D

To lose an opportunity

Question 7
1 mark

What does the idiom ‘the ball is in your court’ mean?

A

You have lost the chance

B

You must avoid action

C

It’s your decision

D

You are being punished

Question 8
1 mark

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the series given below?
1, 6, 2, 9, 17, __

A

30

B

21

C

33

D

28

Question 9
1 mark

Hope : Optimism :: Fear : ____

A

Courage

B

Pessimism

C

Anxiety

D

Wisdom

Question 10
1 mark

What does the idiom ‘wild goose chase’ mean?

A

A fast pursuit

B

A pointless search

C

A profitable journey

D

A dangerous hunt

Question 11
1 mark

Coal : Energy :: Book : ____

A

Paper

B

Ink

C

Knowledge

D

Words

Question 12
1 mark

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Quell’.

A

Encourage

B

Promote

C

Suppress

D

Foster

Question 13
1 mark

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Garish’.

A

Graceful

B

Elegant

C

Gaudy

D

Subtle

Question 14
1 mark

First Aid : Injury :: Insurance : ____

A

Treatment

B

Accident

C

Loss

D

Risk

Question 15
1 mark

Pythagoras : Mathematics :: Picasso : ____

A

Architecture

B

Painting

C

Music

D

Philosophy

Question 16
1 mark

What does the idiom ‘on the fence’ mean?

A

To be biased towards one side

B

To be in danger

C

To be undecided or neutral

D

To oppose strongly

Question 17
1 mark

Choose the option that completes the following series by replacing “?”.
3, 6, 13, 26, 53, 106, ?

A

211

B

212

C

213

D

215

Question 18
1 mark

In a certain code, 4445 means 'Time goes very quick' and 433 means 'Life has end'. What is the code for 'Hard work pays well'?

A

4444

B

3454

C

3545

D

4353

Question 19
1 mark

During the debate, he played devil’s advocate to test the strength of her argument. What does the idiom ‘devil’s advocate’ mean here?

A

Support her unconditionally

B

Defend the truth only

C

Argue for the sake of argument

D

Avoid giving any opinion

Question 20
1 mark

Even at sixty, she is still __________.
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options below.

A

in black and white

B

in the same boat

C

jumping on the bandwagon

D

in the pink of health

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