# Bharat Electronics (BEL) Aptitude Questions with Answers

8 previously-asked aptitude questions from Bharat Electronics (BEL)'s hiring process, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Written against the company's actual test pattern.

_Source: Astra (https://useastra.in). Updated 2026-09-05._

### 1. What is 25% of 200?

A. 50
B. 40
C. 60
D. 45

**Answer:** 50

**Explanation:** 25% of 200 = 0.25 * 200 = 50.

### 2. What is the simple interest on Rs 2000 at 10% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs 400
B. Rs 200
C. Rs 300
D. Rs 440

**Answer:** Rs 400

**Explanation:** SI = 2000 * 10 * 2 / 100 = Rs 400.

### 3. Find the next term in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?

A. 32
B. 24
C. 20
D. 30

**Answer:** 32

**Explanation:** Each term doubles, so 16 * 2 = 32.

### 4. What is the average of 10, 20 and 30?

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

**Answer:** 20

**Explanation:** Sum is 60 and there are 3 numbers, so the average is 20.

### 5. An item costing Rs 200 is sold for Rs 240. What is the profit percentage?

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

**Answer:** 20%

**Explanation:** Profit = 40 on cost 200, so 40/200 * 100 = 20%.

### 6. How long does it take to cover 120 km at 40 km/h?

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

**Answer:** 3 hours

**Explanation:** Time = 120 / 40 = 3 hours.

### 7. Choose the synonym of the word HALT.

A. Stop
B. Go
C. Move
D. Continue

**Answer:** Stop

**Explanation:** Halt means to bring to a stop, which matches stop.

### 8. Choose the antonym of the word ABSENT.

A. Present
B. Away
C. Missing
D. Gone

**Answer:** Present

**Explanation:** Absent means not there; its opposite is present.

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