Aptitude
Drills
BCG placement papers 2024
Overview
Section titled “Overview”BCG placement papers 2024. Primary filter: BCG Online Case / Pymetrics variants. Focus: Case interviews, online screening.
BCG Aptitude Mock Quiz
Timed placement-style MCQs with score and explanations after you submit. Use it to check speed and accuracy before the real test.
Questions15
Time10 min
Verbal
Problem: Choose the synonym for "Ephemeral": a) Eternal b) Transient c) Permanent d) Perpetual
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, temporary. "Transient" has the same meaning.
Quantitative
The square of 0.4 is:
0.4 × 0.4 = 0.16.
Verbal
Choose the correct preposition: The meeting will be held _____ 3 PM.
Correct answer: at
Reasoning
Statements: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are birds. Conclusions: I. Some cats are birds. II. All birds are cats.
Analyzing the statements: - All cats are dogs (A → B) - Some dogs are birds (B → C, some) Conclusion I: Some cats are birds - Since all cats are dogs, and some dogs are birds, we can say some cats are birds. Valid Conclusion II: All birds are cats - This canno
Quantitative
Find the remainder when 2^31 is divided by 5.
Pattern of 2^n mod 5: 2^1=2, 2^2=4, 2^3=3, 2^4=1, 2^5=2 (cycle repeats every 4) 31 mod 4 = 3 So 2^31 mod 5 = 2^3 mod 5 = 3
Reasoning
Arrange the words: 1. Elephant 2. Cat 3. Dog 4. Ant
Correct answer: 4, 2, 3, 1
Quantitative
If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%, what is the net change?
Correct answer: +2% increase
Quantitative
The average of 5 numbers is 42. If one number 32 is removed, the new average is:
Sum = 210. New sum = 178. Average = 178/4 = 44.5.
Verbal
Choose the correct form: "If I _____ rich, I would travel the world."
Second conditional uses "were" for all subjects (subjunctive mood).
Reasoning
Statements: All dogs are animals. Some animals are pets. Conclusion: Some dogs are pets.
No definite relation that dogs are pets.
Verbal
Antonym of "Artificial":
Artificial ↔ natural.
Reasoning
Odd one out: Square, Circle, Triangle, Cube
Cube is 3D; others are 2D shapes.
Quantitative
Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?
Let's break down the statement: - "His mother" = the man's mother - "only daughter of my mother" = the woman herself (since she's the only daughter) So: The man's mother = the woman Therefore, the woman is the mother of the man.
Quantitative
CP = ₹800, SP = ₹920. Profit %:
Profit 120 on 800 = 15%.
Reasoning
In a row of 40 students, A is 11th from left. Rank from right is:
From right = 40 − 11 + 1 = 30.
Your score
0/15(0%)
Review
Sample BCG Questions with Solutions
Section titled “Sample BCG Questions with Solutions”Practice-style questions (not leaked live papers).
Aptitude / Reasoning
Section titled “Aptitude / Reasoning”Q1: Probability of drawing an ace from a deck?
Answer: 1/13
Explanation: 4/52=1/13.
Q2: Pipe A fills in 6h, B in 8h. Together to fill?
Answer: 24/7 hours
Explanation: 1/6+1/8=7/24.
Q3: CP Rs.500, SP Rs.600. Profit percent?
Answer: 20%
Explanation: (100/500)*100=20%.
Q4: Find next: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Answer: 42
Explanation: n(n+1) pattern.
Q5: A train 120 m long runs at 54 km/h. Time to pass a pole?
Answer: 8 seconds
Explanation: 54 km/h = 15 m/s; t = 120/15 = 8 s.
Q6: Ratio of ages A:B = 4:5. After 6 years = 6:7. A present age?
Answer: 12 years
Explanation: 4x+6 / 5x+6 = 6/7 => x=3 => A=12.
Q7: Simple interest on Rs.8000 at 10% for 2 years?
Answer: Rs.1600
Explanation: SI = PRT/100 = 1600.
Q8: If 30% of x = 150, x = ?
Answer: 500
Explanation: 0.3x=150 => x=500.
Coding Practice
Section titled “Coding Practice”Coding Q1: Check prime
Approach: Trial division to sqrt(n).
Complexity: Handle n<2
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q2: Valid parentheses
Approach: Stack matching.
Complexity: O(n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q3: Two Sum
Approach: Hash map complements.
Complexity: O(n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q4: Longest substring without repeat
Approach: Sliding window + last index.
Complexity: O(n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q5: Merge intervals
Approach: Sort + merge.
Complexity: O(n log n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q6: Top K frequent
Approach: Count + heap.
Complexity: O(n log k)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q7: Linked list cycle
Approach: Floyd tortoise-hare.
Complexity: O(1) space
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q8: Level order traversal
Approach: BFS queue.
Complexity: O(n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q9: Coin change min coins
Approach: DP unbounded.
Complexity: O(amount*coins)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q10: Binary search
Approach: Lo/hi mid.
Complexity: O(log n)
BCG tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Deep Prep Notes for BCG
Section titled “Deep Prep Notes for BCG”How the BCG Online Case / Pymetrics variants Usually Feels
Section titled “How the BCG Online Case / Pymetrics variants Usually Feels”Candidates describe a paced filter where easy marks disappear if you over-invest in one hard item. For BCG, start with a three-minute scan, mark certainty levels, and protect accuracy. Languages typically include N/A for associate; tech/BCG X differs.
Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)
Section titled “Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)”| Area | Why it matters at BCG |
|---|---|
| Case interviews | Primary shortlist signal |
| Core CS (OOPs/DBMS/OS) | Technical interview depth |
| Management Consulting awareness | Managerial / HR differentiation |
| Communication | Especially for consulting and client-facing GSIs |
14-Day Sprint
Section titled “14-Day Sprint”- Days 1-3: pattern familiarization + 2 sectional mocks
- Days 4-7: weak-topic closed practice
- Days 8-10: full mocks every other day
- Days 11-14: interview narration + light revision
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