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- Allocate time per section: Numerical (40 min), Verbal (30 min), Reasoning (40 min)
- Don’t spend too much time on one question
- Mark difficult questions and return later
TCS Aptitude Questions - Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability & Reasoning Ability
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TCS Aptitude Questions Overview
Section titled “TCS Aptitude Questions Overview”TCS NQT Aptitude Section Breakdown:
- Numerical Ability: 20-25 questions, 40 minutes
- Verbal Ability: 20-25 questions, 30 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 20-25 questions, 40 minutes
Total Aptitude Questions: 60-75 questions out of 90-110 total questions
Numerical Ability Questions
Section titled “Numerical Ability Questions”Percentage Questions
Section titled “Percentage Questions”Q1: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Find the net percentage change.
Solution:
Let the original number be 100.
After 20% increase: 100 + 20 = 120 After 20% decrease: 120 - (20% of 120) = 120 - 24 = 96
Net change = 100 - 96 = 4 Net percentage change = (4/100) × 100 = 4% decrease
Answer: 4% decrease
Profit and Loss Questions
Section titled “Profit and Loss Questions”Q2: A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% above cost price but allows a discount of 10%. What is his profit percentage?
Solution:
Let CP = ₹100 Marked Price (MP) = 100 + 20% of 100 = ₹120 Discount = 10% of 120 = ₹12 Selling Price (SP) = 120 - 12 = ₹108 Profit = 108 - 100 = ₹8 Profit % = (8/100) × 100 = 8%
Answer: 8%
Time and Work Questions
Section titled “Time and Work Questions”Q3: A can complete a work in 12 days, B in 15 days, and C in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete the work?
Solution:
Let total work = LCM of 12, 15, 20 = 60 units
A’s efficiency = 60/12 = 5 units/day B’s efficiency = 60/15 = 4 units/day C’s efficiency = 60/20 = 3 units/day
Combined efficiency = 5 + 4 + 3 = 12 units/day Time taken = 60/12 = 5 days
Answer: 5 days
Ratio and Proportion Questions
Section titled “Ratio and Proportion Questions”Q4: The ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 5:7. Find the present age of A.
Solution:
Let present ages be 3x and 5x.
After 8 years:
- A’s age: 3x + 8
- B’s age: 5x + 8
Given: (3x + 8)/(5x + 8) = 5/7
7(3x + 8) = 5(5x + 8) 21x + 56 = 25x + 40 4x = 16 x = 4
Present age of A = 3x = 3 × 4 = 12 years
Answer: 12 years
Simple Interest Questions
Section titled “Simple Interest Questions”Q5: A sum of money amounts to ₹9800 after 5 years and ₹12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum.
Solution:
Let Principal = P, Rate = R%
After 5 years: P + (P × R × 5)/100 = 9800 After 8 years: P + (P × R × 8)/100 = 12005
Subtracting: (P × R × 3)/100 = 12005 - 9800 = 2205
P × R = 73500
From first equation: P + (73500 × 5)/100 = 9800 P + 3675 = 9800 P = 6125
Rate R = 73500/6125 = 12% per annum
Answer: 12% per annum
Verbal Ability Questions
Section titled “Verbal Ability Questions”Reading Comprehension
Section titled “Reading Comprehension”Q6: Read the passage and answer: “Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries by automating processes and enabling data-driven decisions. However, concerns about job displacement and ethical implications remain significant.” What is the main concern mentioned?
Answer: Job displacement and ethical implications
Explanation: The passage explicitly mentions concerns about job displacement and ethical implications as significant issues related to AI.
Grammar - Error Spotting
Section titled “Grammar - Error Spotting”Q7: Identify the error: “Neither of the students were present in the class.”
Error: “were” should be “was”
Correct Sentence: “Neither of the students was present in the class.”
Explanation: “Neither” is singular and requires singular verb “was”.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Section titled “Synonyms and Antonyms”Q8: Find the synonym of “Benevolent”.
Options: A) Malevolent B) Kind C) Hostile D) Cruel
Answer: B) Kind
Explanation: Benevolent means kind, generous, and well-meaning.
Reasoning Ability Questions
Section titled “Reasoning Ability Questions”Syllogism
Section titled “Syllogism”Q9: Statements: All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Conclusions: I. Some cats are dogs. II. All dogs are cats.
Solution:
Analyzing the statements:
- All cats are animals (A → B)
- Some animals are dogs (B → C, some)
Conclusion I: Some cats are dogs
- Cannot be concluded. Some animals are dogs, but cats are a subset of animals. We cannot say some cats are dogs. Invalid
Conclusion II: All dogs are cats
- This cannot be concluded. Invalid
Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Coding-Decoding
Section titled “Coding-Decoding”Q10: If “CAT” is coded as “3120”, “DOG” is coded as “4157”, then how is “RAT” coded?
Solution:
Pattern analysis:
- C = 3, A = 1, T = 20 → “3120”
- D = 4, O = 15, G = 7 → “4157”
Pattern: Position of letter in alphabet
For “RAT”:
- R = 18
- A = 1
- T = 20
Answer: “18120”
Blood Relations
Section titled “Blood Relations”Q11: Pointing to a man, a woman said, “His mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is the woman related to the man?
Solution:
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.
Answer: Mother
Series Completion
Section titled “Series Completion”Q12: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Solution:
Pattern analysis:
- 2 = 1 × 2
- 6 = 2 × 3
- 12 = 3 × 4
- 20 = 4 × 5
- 30 = 5 × 6
Next term = 6 × 7 = 42
Answer: 42
Practice Tips
Section titled “Practice Tips”Accuracy First
- Focus on accuracy over speed initially
- Practice regularly to improve speed
- Review mistakes to avoid repetition
Previous Year Papers
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- Track your performance
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