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General Aptitude Test — Questions and Answers

This general aptitude test mixes quantitative, reasoning and verbal questions the way a real placement paper does. Topic-wise practice builds accuracy, but exam day is a mixed, timed paper — and switching between question types is a separate skill worth rehearsing. Attempt all of these in one sitting with a 20-minute timer before checking any answer.

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General Aptitude Test— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts

  • Real papers mix topics deliberately; practise switching contexts quickly.
  • Attempt the easy questions in the first pass and mark the rest for a second pass.
  • Negative marking rewards leaving genuinely unknown questions blank.
  • Aim for accuracy above 85% before trying to increase speed.
  • Time per question in most 2026 placement tests is 60–75 seconds.
  • Always read all four options — the nearest-value trap is common in aptitude papers.

General Aptitude Test Practice Questions with Answers

Attempt each question first, then open the explanation. All 25 questions below are free to read and require no signup.

  1. Q1.If 30% of a number is 45, the number is:

    Easy
    • A120
    • B135
    • C150
    • D165
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 150

    Explanation: Number = 45 × 100/30 = 150.

    General Aptitude Test question 1 of 25

  2. Q2.Find the next term: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

    Easy
    • A60
    • B70
    • C80
    • D100
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 80

    Explanation: Each term doubles: 40 × 2 = 80.

    General Aptitude Test question 2 of 25

  3. Q3.A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Its speed is:

    Moderate
    • A54 km/h
    • B60 km/h
    • C72 km/h
    • D80 km/h
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    Answer: C. 72 km/h

    Explanation: 180/9 = 20 m/s = 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.

    General Aptitude Test question 3 of 25

  4. Q4.Choose the word nearest in meaning to DILIGENT:

    Easy
    • ALazy
    • BHardworking
    • CCareless
    • DCheerful
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    Answer: B. Hardworking

    Explanation: Diligent means showing steady, careful effort — hardworking.

    General Aptitude Test question 4 of 25

  5. Q5.The average of 4, 8, 12 and 16 is:

    Easy
    • A8
    • B10
    • C12
    • D14
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: B. 10

    Explanation: Sum = 40, and 40/4 = 10.

    General Aptitude Test question 5 of 25

  6. Q6.If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C, how is A related to C?

    Moderate
    • AFather
    • BUncle
    • CBrother
    • DGrandfather
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    Answer: B. Uncle

    Explanation: A is the brother of C's mother, so A is C's maternal uncle.

    General Aptitude Test question 6 of 25

  7. Q7.A shopkeeper buys for ₹250 and sells for ₹300. His profit per cent is:

    Easy
    • A15%
    • B18%
    • C20%
    • D25%
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 20%

    Explanation: Profit = ₹50 on ₹250 → 50/250 × 100 = 20%.

    General Aptitude Test question 7 of 25

  8. Q8.Complete the series: B, E, H, K, ?

    Moderate
    • AL
    • BM
    • CN
    • DO
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    Answer: C. N

    Explanation: Positions 2, 5, 8, 11 increase by 3 → next is 14 = N.

    General Aptitude Test question 8 of 25

  9. Q9.The simple interest on ₹1,000 at 8% for 2 years is:

    Easy
    • A₹120
    • B₹160
    • C₹180
    • D₹200
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    Answer: B. ₹160

    Explanation: SI = 1000 × 8 × 2/100 = ₹160.

    General Aptitude Test question 9 of 25

  10. Q10.Choose the word most opposite in meaning to ANCIENT:

    Easy
    • AOld
    • BModern
    • CHistoric
    • DClassic
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: B. Modern

    Explanation: Ancient means very old; modern is its direct opposite.

    General Aptitude Test question 10 of 25

  11. Q11.If 8 workers finish a job in 6 days, 12 workers will finish it in:

    Moderate
    • A3 days
    • B4 days
    • C5 days
    • D9 days
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    Answer: B. 4 days

    Explanation: 8 × 6 = 48 worker-days → 48/12 = 4 days.

    General Aptitude Test question 11 of 25

  12. Q12.A man walks 3 km north, then 4 km east. His distance from the start is:

    Moderate
    • A5 km
    • B6 km
    • C7 km
    • D12 km
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    Answer: A. 5 km

    Explanation: √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5 km.

    General Aptitude Test question 12 of 25

  13. Q13.The value of 15% of 200 + 10% of 150 is:

    Easy
    • A40
    • B45
    • C50
    • D55
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    Answer: B. 45

    Explanation: 15% of 200 = 30 and 10% of 150 = 15, so the total is 45.

    General Aptitude Test question 13 of 25

  14. Q14.Find the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 20, 25

    Easy
    • A9
    • B16
    • C20
    • D25
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    Answer: C. 20

    Explanation: All are perfect squares except 20.

    General Aptitude Test question 14 of 25

  15. Q15.Two dice are thrown. The probability of getting a total of 9 is:

    Difficult
    • A1/12
    • B1/9
    • C5/36
    • D1/6
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: B. 1/9

    Explanation: Favourable pairs (3,6),(4,5),(5,4),(6,3) = 4 out of 36 → 1/9.

    General Aptitude Test question 15 of 25

  16. Q16.If 45% of a number is 180, the number is:

    Moderate
    • A360
    • B380
    • C400
    • D420
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 400

    Explanation: Number = 180 × 100/45 = 400.

    General Aptitude Test question 16 of 25

  17. Q17.Find the next term: 2, 5, 11, 23, ?

    Moderate
    • A35
    • B41
    • C47
    • D53
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    Answer: C. 47

    Explanation: Each term is doubled and increased by 1: 23 × 2 + 1 = 47.

    General Aptitude Test question 17 of 25

  18. Q18.A can finish a task in 15 days and B in 30 days. Together they take:

    Moderate
    • A8 days
    • B10 days
    • C12 days
    • D20 days
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    Answer: B. 10 days

    Explanation: 1/15 + 1/30 = 3/30 = 1/10 → 10 days.

    General Aptitude Test question 18 of 25

  19. Q19.Choose the word nearest in meaning to ABUNDANT:

    Easy
    • AScarce
    • BPlentiful
    • CCostly
    • DHidden
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: B. Plentiful

    Explanation: Abundant means existing in large quantity — plentiful.

    General Aptitude Test question 19 of 25

  20. Q20.The average of 12, 18, 24 and 30 is:

    Easy
    • A18
    • B20
    • C21
    • D24
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 21

    Explanation: Sum = 84, and 84/4 = 21.

    General Aptitude Test question 20 of 25

  21. Q21.If SUN is coded as TVO, then MOON is coded as:

    Moderate
    • ANPPO
    • BNPOP
    • CNOPP
    • DOPPN
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    Answer: A. NPPO

    Explanation: Each letter moves one place forward: M→N, O→P, O→P, N→O.

    General Aptitude Test question 21 of 25

  22. Q22.A sum of ₹4,000 at 5% simple interest for 3 years earns:

    Easy
    • A₹500
    • B₹600
    • C₹700
    • D₹800
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    Answer: B. ₹600

    Explanation: SI = 4000 × 5 × 3/100 = ₹600.

    General Aptitude Test question 22 of 25

  23. Q23.Choose the word most opposite in meaning to VICTORY:

    Easy
    • ATriumph
    • BDefeat
    • CSuccess
    • DGlory
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: B. Defeat

    Explanation: Victory means winning; defeat is its direct opposite.

    General Aptitude Test question 23 of 25

  24. Q24.A shopkeeper marks an item at ₹1,200 and sells it at ₹960. The discount per cent is:

    Easy
    • A15%
    • B18%
    • C20%
    • D25%
    +Show Answer & Explanation

    Answer: C. 20%

    Explanation: Discount = ₹240 on ₹1,200 → 20%.

    General Aptitude Test question 24 of 25

  25. Q25.Pointing to a woman, a man said, "She is the daughter of my father's wife." How is she related to him?

    Moderate
    • AMother
    • BSister
    • CAunt
    • DDaughter
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    Answer: B. Sister

    Explanation: His father's wife is his mother, so her daughter is his sister.

    General Aptitude Test question 25 of 25

General Aptitude Test — Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a mixed aptitude test take?+

Budget roughly one minute per question. Most 2026 campus tests give 60–90 seconds, so practising at 60 seconds leaves you a comfortable margin on the day.

Should I guess when unsure?+

Only where there is no negative marking, or where you can eliminate two options. Blind guessing under negative marking reduces your net score on average.

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