Data Arrangements and Complex Puzzles

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

1Create attribute grids to track multiple variables (e.g. Name, City, Profession).
2Use cross marks (X) for negative clues and checks for positive links.

Practice Question 1

A, B, C are Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer. A is not Doctor. B is Engineer. What is A?

A) Lawyer

B) Doctor

C) Engineer

D) Can't be determined

Correct Answer: A) Lawyer

Step-by-step Solution: B is the Engineer. A is not the Doctor, so A must be the Lawyer. C then must be the Doctor.

Practice Question 2

If A lives in Delhi, B is a Doctor, and the Doctor lives in Mumbai. Does A live in Mumbai?

A) No

B) Yes

C) Can't be determined

D) Only if B lives in Delhi

Correct Answer: A) No

Step-by-step Solution: A lives in Delhi. B is the Doctor who lives in Mumbai. Thus, A cannot live in Mumbai.

Draw a matrix grid table to link objects systematically in multi-attribute puzzles.