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BigBasket placement papers 2024
Overview
Section titled “Overview”BigBasket placement papers 2024. Primary filter: BigBasket OA. Focus: DSA, logistics, inventory systems.
BigBasket 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
Quantitative
Price rises 25%. By what % should consumption fall to keep expenditure same?
Reduction = r/(100+r)×100 = 25/125×100 = 20%.
Quantitative
If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%, what is the net change?
Correct answer: +2% increase
Quantitative
The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If there are 30 students, how many are girls?
Correct answer: 12 girls
Reasoning
Find the next number: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?
×2−1 pattern → 81.
Verbal
A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹500 and sells it for ₹600. Find his profit percentage.
Correct answer: 20%
Verbal
Antonym of "Expand":
Expand ↔ contract.
Verbal
Problem: Choose the correct sentence: a) The data are incorrect b) The data is incorrect c) The datas are incorrect
"Data" can be singular or plural, but in modern usage, it's often treated as singular. "The data is incorrect" is more commonly accepted.
Quantitative
A person walks 5 km at 5 km/h and 10 km at 10 km/h. Average speed is:
Time = 1 h + 1 h = 2 h. Average = 15/2 = 7.5 km/h.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
×3 each → 243.
Quantitative
Find the HCF of 24 and 36.
Correct answer: 12
Quantitative
A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. Find the net percentage change.
Let original number = 100 After 25% increase: 100 + 25 = 125 After 25% decrease: 125 - (25% of 125) = 125 - 31.25 = 93.75 Net change = 100 - 93.75 = 6.25 Net percentage change = (6.25/100) × 100 = 6.25% decrease
Verbal
One of my friends _____ in Delhi.
One of + plural noun + singular verb.
Reasoning
Odd one out: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle
Circle has no straight sides.
Reasoning
A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is shorter than B. Who is tallest?
C > A > B > D → C is tallest.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
Pattern: Differences are 5, 7, 9, 11 (odd numbers) Next difference = 13 Next number = 35 + 13 = 48
Your score
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Review
Sample BigBasket Questions with Solutions
Section titled “Sample BigBasket Questions with Solutions”Practice-style questions (not leaked live papers).
Coding Practice
Section titled “Coding Practice”Coding Q1: Linked list cycle
Approach: Floyd tortoise-hare.
Complexity: O(1) space
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q2: Level order traversal
Approach: BFS queue.
Complexity: O(n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q3: Coin change min coins
Approach: DP unbounded.
Complexity: O(amount*coins)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q4: Binary search
Approach: Lo/hi mid.
Complexity: O(log n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q5: Kadane max subarray
Approach: Running best.
Complexity: O(n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q6: Reverse a string in-place
Approach: Two pointers from ends.
Complexity: O(n)/O(1)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q7: Check prime
Approach: Trial division to sqrt(n).
Complexity: Handle n<2
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q8: Valid parentheses
Approach: Stack matching.
Complexity: O(n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q9: Two Sum
Approach: Hash map complements.
Complexity: O(n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q10: Longest substring without repeat
Approach: Sliding window + last index.
Complexity: O(n)
BigBasket tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Deep Prep Notes for BigBasket
Section titled “Deep Prep Notes for BigBasket”How the BigBasket OA Usually Feels
Section titled “How the BigBasket OA Usually Feels”Candidates describe a paced filter where easy marks disappear if you over-invest in one hard item. For BigBasket, start with a three-minute scan, mark certainty levels, and protect accuracy. Languages typically include Java, Python.
Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)
Section titled “Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)”| Area | Why it matters at BigBasket |
|---|---|
| DSA | Primary shortlist signal |
| Core CS (OOPs/DBMS/OS) | Technical interview depth |
| Online Grocery 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
Related
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