aptitude
Aptitude Questions and Answers
Question 261
1 mark

Electron : Charge :: Neutron : ____

A

Current

B

Mass

C

Energy

D

Orbit

Question 262
1 mark

Trying to convince him is like flogging a dead horse. What does the idiom ‘flogging a dead horse’ mean here?

A

Working very hard

B

Making unnecessary effort

C

Wasting time on something hopeless

D

Repeating the same joke

Question 263
1 mark

The policy reform became a hot potato among the politicians. What does the idiom ‘hot potato’ mean here?

A

A controversial issue

B

A wasteful resource

C

A hidden treasure

D

A delicious opportunity

Question 264
1 mark

In the following series, identify the number that should replace the question mark to continue the pattern.
4, 7, 1, 12, 20, __

A

34

B

30

C

33

D

26

Question 265
1 mark

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

A

Overlook

B

Listen

C

Avoid

D

Ignore

Question 266
1 mark

We were about to close the file when, out of the blue, the witness called with new information. What does the idiom ‘out of the blue’ mean here?

A

With full preparation

B

Completely unexpectedly

C

After long delay

D

Under pressure

Question 267
1 mark

In a certain code language:

  • “cold wind at night” → xa qb mi st

  • “wind and heavy rain” → qb lu zy pk

  • “cold heavy rain night” → xa zy pk st

  • “bright and cold day” → lu xa ve wi

What is the code for “cold” according to the given code language?

A

st

B

qb

C

xa

D

ve

Question 268
1 mark

Bravery : Courage :: Modesty : ____

A

Pride

B

Wisdom

C

Humility

D

Shyness

Question 269
1 mark

Lion : Roar :: Dog : ____

A

Neigh

B

Moo

C

Bleat

D

Bark

Question 270
1 mark

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

A

Careless

B

Cautious

C

Vigilant

D

Attentive

Question 271
1 mark

He had to __________ after breaking the rules at work.
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options below.

A

face the music

B

throw cold water

C

jump the gun

D

leave no stone unturned

Question 272
1 mark

After the mistake, he had to eat humble pie in front of his colleagues. What does the idiom ‘eat humble pie’ mean here?

A

To apologize humbly

B

To argue strongly

C

To refuse to apologize

D

To leave in anger

Question 273
1 mark

PR : QT :: TV : ____

A

UW

B

VV

C

UX

D

VX

Question 274
1 mark

In a certain code, 'KING' is written as 'PRMT' and 'QUEEN' as 'JFVVM'. How will 'CROWN' be written?

A

WILDM

B

HXUBS

C

XILDMO

D

XILDM

Question 275
1 mark

In a certain code language, 4425 means 'This code is tough' and 5435 means 'Every word has value'. How will 'Paper has four words' be written?

A

4544

B

5445

C

5345

D

5443

Question 276
1 mark

He will apologize __________; he never accepts his mistakes.
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options below.

A

throw cold water

B

hand to mouth

C

worth its weight in gold

D

when pigs fly

Question 277
1 mark

Chain Reaction : Domino Effect :: Mirage : ____

A

Illusion

B

Desert

C

Reflection

D

Vision

Question 278
1 mark

In a certain code language:

  • “fast red car moves” → da xi ko lm

  • “red light at night” → xi pq mi sv

  • “fast car at dawn” → da ko mi gx

  • “fast light moves forward” → da pq lm tr

What is the code for “car” according to the code language?

A

da

B

ko

C

lm

D

pq

Question 279
1 mark

Winning the award was a real __________ for her.
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options below.

A

fish out of water

B

cold feet

C

flog a dead horse

D

feather in her cap

Question 280
1 mark

When the server crashed again, it was the last straw for the client, who immediately canceled the contract. What does the idiom ‘last straw’ mean here?

A

A surprising turnaround

B

A minor inconvenience

C

A first warning

D

The final problem that causes collapse

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