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SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION (20 Questions)

PASSAGE 1 (Questions 1-4) – TCS NQT 2024

Passage: Artificial Intelligence has transformed the technology landscape in unprecedented ways. Machine learning algorithms now power everything from recommendation systems to autonomous vehicles. However, concerns about job displacement and ethical implications remain significant. While AI can automate repetitive tasks, it also creates new opportunities in data science, AI ethics, and human-AI interaction design. The future likely holds a collaborative model where humans and AI work together rather than compete.

Q1. What is the main theme of the passage?

• a) AI will replace all human jobs
• b) AI’s transformative impact with both challenges and opportunities ✓
• c) Machine learning is the only important technology
• d) Ethical concerns make AI dangerous

Q2. According to the passage, what does AI currently power?

• a) Only autonomous vehicles
• b) Recommendation systems and autonomous vehicles ✓
• c) Only recommendation systems
• d) All industrial processes

Q3. What does the passage suggest about future human-AI interaction?

• a) Complete competition
• b) Humans will be eliminated
• c) Collaborative model ✓
• d) No interaction

Q4. Which new opportunities does AI create according to the passage?

• a) Manufacturing only
• b) Data science, AI ethics, and human-AI interaction design ✓
• c) Traditional engineering
• d) Manual labor jobs

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PASSAGE 2 (Questions 5-8) – TCS Smart Hiring 2024

Passage: Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses manage their IT infrastructure. Instead of maintaining expensive on-premises servers, companies can now access computing resources on-demand through the internet. This shift has led to significant cost savings, improved scalability, and enhanced disaster recovery capabilities. Major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer various service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Despite these advantages, organizations must carefully consider data security and compliance requirements before migrating to the cloud.

Q5. What is the primary benefit of cloud computing mentioned?

• a) Faster internet
• b) On-demand access to computing resources ✓
• c) Free services
• d) Unlimited storage

Q6. Which service models are mentioned in the passage?

• a) Only IaaS
• b) IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS ✓
• c) Only SaaS
• d) None mentioned

Q7. What must organizations consider before cloud migration?

• a) Cost only
• b) Speed only
• c) Data security and compliance ✓
• d) Employee training only

Q8. The passage suggests cloud computing provides:

• a) Cost savings and scalability ✓
• b) Only security benefits
• c) No real advantages
• d) Complexity

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PASSAGE 3 (Questions 9-12) – TCS Ignite 2024

Passage: Sustainable development has become a critical global priority. It refers to meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This involves balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity. Companies are increasingly adopting sustainable practices such as reducing carbon emissions, using renewable energy, and implementing circular economy principles. Consumers are also becoming more conscious, preferring brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility. Governments worldwide are setting ambitious targets for carbon neutrality, typically aiming for 2050 or earlier.

Q9. What does sustainable development mean according to the passage?

• a) Only economic growth
• b) Meeting present needs without compromising future generations ✓
• c) Environmental protection only
• d) Social equity only

Q10. What are companies doing to be sustainable?

• a) Ignoring environmental concerns
• b) Reducing emissions, using renewable energy, circular economy ✓
• c) Increasing pollution
• d) Focusing only on profits

Q11. What is the typical carbon neutrality target year mentioned?

• a) 2030
• b) 2040
• c) 2050 ✓
• d) 2100

Q12. According to the passage, what are consumers doing?

• a) Ignoring sustainability
• b) Preferring environmentally responsible brands ✓
• c) Buying only cheap products
• d) Not caring about the environment

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PASSAGE 4 (Questions 13-16) – TCS NQT 2023

Passage: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work globally. Organizations quickly implemented work-from-home policies, discovering that productivity could be maintained or even improved with proper tools and management. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams became essential. However, challenges emerged including work-life balance issues, mental health concerns, and difficulties in team collaboration. Many companies are now adopting hybrid models, combining remote and office work to leverage benefits of both approaches.

Q13. What did the pandemic accelerate?

• a) Office construction
• b) Remote work adoption ✓
• c) Manufacturing
• d) Traditional business

Q14. What did organizations discover about remote work?

• a) It reduces productivity
• b) Productivity could be maintained or improved ✓
• c) It’s impossible
• d) It’s only temporary

Q15. What challenges are mentioned?

• a) Technical issues only
• b) Work-life balance, mental health, team collaboration ✓
• c) Only internet problems
• d) No challenges mentioned

Q16. What approach are companies now adopting?

• a) Full office work
• b) Full remote work
• c) Hybrid models ✓
• d) No work

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PASSAGE 5 (Questions 17-20) – TCS Smart Hiring 2023

Passage: Blockchain technology extends far beyond cryptocurrencies. This distributed ledger technology offers transparency, security, and immutability, making it valuable for supply chain management, healthcare records, voting systems, and digital identity verification. Smart contracts—self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code—automate processes and reduce intermediary costs. While blockchain holds immense promise, challenges include scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory uncertainty. As the technology matures, we can expect wider adoption across industries.

Q17. What is blockchain technology primarily known for?

• a) Only cryptocurrencies
• b) Distributed ledger with transparency and security ✓
• c) Social media
• d) Gaming

Q18. What are smart contracts?

• a) Legal documents
• b) Self-executing contracts in code ✓
• c) Paper contracts
• d) Voice agreements

Q19. Which applications are mentioned for blockchain?

• a) Only finance
• b) Supply chain, healthcare, voting, digital identity ✓
• c) Only healthcare
• d) Social networking

Q20. What challenges does blockchain face?

• a) No challenges
• b) Scalability, energy consumption, regulatory uncertainty ✓
• c) Only cost issues
• d) User adoption only

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SECTION B: VOCABULARY (20 Questions)

SYNONYMS (10 Questions)

Q21. TCS NQT 2024 | Synonym of UBIQUITOUS:

• a) Rare
• b) Present everywhere ✓
• c) Ancient
• d) Specific

Q22. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 | Synonym of MITIGATE:

• a) Aggravate
• b) Reduce ✓
• c) Increase
• d) Ignore

Q23. TCS NQT 2024 | Synonym of PRAGMATIC:

• a) Impractical
• b) Theoretical
• c) Practical ✓
• d) Idealistic

Q24. TCS Ignite 2024 | Synonym of COHERENT:

• a) Confusing
• b) Logical ✓
• c) Scattered
• d) Random

Q25. TCS NQT 2023 | Synonym of METICULOUS:

• a) Careless
• b) Careful ✓
• c) Quick
• d) Lazy

Q26. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 | Synonym of AMBIGUOUS:

• a) Clear
• b) Uncertain ✓
• c) Obvious
• d) Simple

Q27. TCS NQT 2024 | Synonym of RESILIENT:

• a) Fragile
• b) Strong ✓
• c) Weak
• d) Brittle

Q28. TCS Ignite 2024 | Synonym of COMPREHENSIVE:

• a) Incomplete
• b) Thorough ✓
• c) Partial
• d) Limited

Q29. TCS NQT 2023 | Synonym of PROFICIENT:

• a) Inexperienced
• b) Skilled ✓
• c) Amateur
• d) Beginner

Q30. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 | Synonym of OBSOLETE:

• a) Modern
• b) Outdated ✓
• c) Current
• d) New

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ANTONYMS (10 Questions)

Q31. TCS NQT 2024 | Antonym of CONCISE:

• a) Brief
• b) Short
• c) Verbose ✓
• d) Clear

Q32. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 | Antonym of BENEVOLENT:

• a) Kind
• b) Generous
• c) Malevolent ✓
• d) Helpful

Q33. TCS Ignite 2024 | Antonym of PLAUSIBLE:

• a) Believable
• b) Reasonable
• c) Implausible ✓
• d) Logical

Q34. TCS NQT 2023 | Antonym of OPAQUE:

• a) Dark
• b) Transparent ✓
• c) Thick
• d) Heavy

Q35. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 | Antonym of VOLATILE:

• a) Unstable
• b) Stable ✓
• c) Explosive
• d) Dangerous

Q36. TCS NQT 2024 | Antonym of ABUNDANCE:

• a) Plenty
• b) Surplus
• c) Scarcity ✓
• d) Wealth

Q37. TCS Ignite 2024 | Antonym of OPTIMISTIC:

• a) Hopeful
• b) Positive
• c) Pessimistic ✓
• d) Cheerful

Q38. TCS NQT 2023 | Antonym of MANDATORY:

• a) Required
• b) Compulsory
• c) Optional ✓
• d) Necessary

Q39. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 | Antonym of EXPAND:

• a) Grow
• b) Enlarge
• c) Contract ✓
• d) Stretch

Q40. TCS NQT 2024 | Antonym of GENUINE:

• a) Real
• b) Authentic
• c) Fake ✓
• d) True

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SECTION C: GRAMMAR (20 Questions)

ERROR SPOTTING (10 Questions)

Q41. TCS NQT 2024 “Neither of the candidates have submitted their documents on time.”

• a) Neither of
• b) have submitted ✓ (should be “has”)
• c) their documents
• d) No error

Q42. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 “The data was presented in a comprehensive manner.”

• a) The data
• b) was presented
• c) comprehensive
• d) No error ✓

Q43. TCS Ignite 2024 “Each of the students have their own laptop.”

• a) Each of
• b) have ✓ (should be “has”)
• c) their own
• d) No error

Q44. TCS NQT 2023 “Between you and I, this is confidential.”

• a) Between
• b) you and I ✓ (should be “you and me”)
• c) this is
• d) No error

Q45. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 “One of my friends are going abroad for studies.”

• a) One of
• b) are going ✓ (should be “is going”)
• c) for studies
• d) No error

Q46. TCS NQT 2024 “The team have won the championship.”

• a) The team
• b) have won ✓ (should be “has won”)
• c) the championship
• d) No error

Q47. TCS Ignite 2024 “He is one of those people who is always late.”

• a) He is
• b) those people
• c) who is ✓ (should be “who are”)
• d) No error

Q48. TCS NQT 2023 “Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the policy.”

• a) Neither
• b) nor
• c) was aware ✓ (should be “were aware”)
• d) No error

Q49. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 “She insisted on going to the meeting despite being unwell.”

• a) insisted on
• b) going to
• c) despite being
• d) No error ✓

Q50. TCS NQT 2024 “The number of employees have increased significantly.”

• a) The number
• b) have increased ✓ (should be “has increased”)
• c) significantly
• d) No error

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SENTENCE CORRECTION (10 Questions)

Q51. TCS NQT 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) He don’t know the answer
• b) He doesn’t know the answer ✓
• c) He didn’t knew the answer
• d) He not know the answer

Q52. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) I have went to the market
• b) I have go to the market
• c) I have gone to the market ✓
• d) I has gone to the market

Q53. TCS Ignite 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) She is senior than me
• b) She is senior to me ✓
• c) She is senior from me
• d) She is senior of me

Q54. TCS NQT 2023 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) If I was you, I would accept
• b) If I were you, I would accept ✓
• c) If I am you, I would accept
• d) If I be you, I would accept

Q55. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) The book is laying on the table
• b) The book is lying on the table ✓
• c) The book is laid on the table
• d) The book is lay on the table

Q56. TCS NQT 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) Me and John completed the task
• b) John and I completed the task ✓
• c) I and John completed the task
• d) John and me completed the task

Q57. TCS Ignite 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) She has been living here since 2015 ✓
• b) She has been living here from 2015
• c) She has been living here for 2015
• d) She is living here since 2015

Q58. TCS NQT 2023 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) By the time you arrive, I will complete the work
• b) By the time you arrive, I will have completed the work ✓
• c) By the time you arrive, I complete the work
• d) By the time you arrive, I completed the work

Q59. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) The meeting has been postponed to next Monday ✓
• b) The meeting has been postponed till next Monday
• c) The meeting has been postponed by next Monday
• d) The meeting has been postponed on next Monday

Q60. TCS NQT 2024 Choose the correct sentence:

• a) Neither of them are available
• b) Neither of them is available ✓
• c) Neither of them were available
• d) Neither of them have available

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SECTION D: SENTENCE COMPLETION (15 Questions)

Q61. TCS NQT 2024 The project manager _____ the team’s efforts during the meeting.

• a) criticized
• b) appreciated ✓
• c) ignored
• d) questioned

Q62. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 Despite facing numerous challenges, the team _____ to deliver on time.

• a) failed
• b) managed ✓
• c) refused
• d) hesitated

Q63. TCS Ignite 2024 The new policy will _____ effect from next month.

• a) take ✓
• b) make
• c) give
• d) bring

Q64. TCS NQT 2023 She has a _____ for learning new programming languages quickly.

• a) hatred
• b) knack ✓
• c) dislike
• d) problem

Q65. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 The CEO’s decision was met with _____ from shareholders.

• a) indifference
• b) approval ✓
• c) hostility
• d) confusion

Q66. TCS NQT 2024 The company aims to _____ its market share by 20%.

• a) decrease
• b) maintain
• c) increase ✓
• d) eliminate

Q67. TCS Ignite 2024 His _____ approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.

• a) careless
• b) innovative ✓
• c) traditional
• d) slow

Q68. TCS NQT 2023 The software _____ several bugs that need fixing.

• a) creates
• b) contains ✓
• c) removes
• d) ignores

Q69. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 The presentation was _____ and well-structured.

• a) confusing
• b) comprehensive ✓
• c) incomplete
• d) brief

Q70. TCS NQT 2024 The deadline has been _____ by two weeks.

• a) shortened
• b) extended ✓
• c) cancelled
• d) ignored

Q71. TCS Ignite 2024 The consultant provided _____ insights into the problem.

• a) superficial
• b) valuable ✓
• c) irrelevant
• d) confusing

Q72. TCS NQT 2023 The team worked _____ to meet the tight deadline.

• a) slowly
• b) diligently ✓
• c) carelessly
• d) reluctantly

Q73. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 The new framework will _____ development time significantly.

• a) increase
• b) reduce ✓
• c) maintain
• d) complicate

Q74. TCS NQT 2024 Her _____ in handling complex situations is commendable.

• a) incompetence
• b) expertise ✓
• c) inexperience
• d) hesitation

Q75. TCS Ignite 2024 The proposal was _____ by the board of directors.

• a) rejected
• b) approved ✓
• c) ignored
• d) delayed

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SECTION E: PARA JUMBLES (10 Questions)

Q76. TCS NQT 2024 Arrange the sentences in proper order: A) The project was delayed B) Due to technical issues C) However, it was completed D) Within the extended deadline

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) ACBD
• c) BACD
• d) CDAB

Q77. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Machine learning is transforming B) Various industries today C) From healthcare to finance D) With unprecedented efficiency

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q78. TCS Ignite 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Data security is paramount B) In today’s digital age C) Organizations must implement D) Robust cybersecurity measures

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q79. TCS NQT 2023 Arrange the sentences: A) The software development lifecycle B) Includes several phases C) From requirements gathering D) To deployment and maintenance

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q80. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 Arrange the sentences: A) Agile methodology emphasizes B) Iterative development C) And continuous feedback D) Throughout the project lifecycle

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q81. TCS NQT 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Artificial intelligence B) Is revolutionizing C) The way we work D) And solve problems

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q82. TCS Ignite 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Cloud computing offers B) Scalable solutions C) For modern businesses D) With cost-effective infrastructure

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q83. TCS NQT 2023 Arrange the sentences: A) Digital transformation B) Requires strategic planning C) And effective implementation D) Across the organization

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q84. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Cybersecurity threats B) Are becoming more sophisticated C) Requiring advanced defense D) Mechanisms and protocols

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

Q85. TCS NQT 2024 Arrange the sentences: A) Remote work B) Has become mainstream C) Changing traditional D) Office dynamics permanently

• a) ABCD ✓
• b) BACD
• c) CDAB
• d) DACB

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SECTION F: PREPOSITIONS & IDIOMS (15 Questions)

PREPOSITIONS (8 Questions)

Q86. TCS NQT 2024 Fill in the blank: “The solution _____ the problem is simple.”

• a) of
• b) to ✓
• c) for
• d) with

Q87. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 “He is good _____ mathematics.”

• a) in
• b) at ✓
• c) on
• d) with

Q88. TCS Ignite 2024 “She is senior _____ me in the organization.”

• a) than
• b) to ✓
• c) from
• d) of

Q89. TCS NQT 2023 “The meeting has been scheduled _____ 3 PM.”

• a) in
• b) on
• c) at ✓
• d) for

Q90. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 “She succeeded _____ her efforts.”

• a) by
• b) through ✓
• c) with
• d) from

Q91. TCS NQT 2024 “He is afraid _____ failure.”

• a) from
• b) of ✓
• c) with
• d) by

Q92. TCS Ignite 2024 “The book is available _____ the library.”

• a) at ✓
• b) on
• c) in
• d) to

Q93. TCS NQT 2023 “She is engaged _____ writing a novel.”

• a) at
• b) in ✓
• c) on
• d) with

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IDIOMS & PHRASES (7 Questions)

Q94. TCS NQT 2024 “To beat around the bush” means:

• a) To hit plants
• b) To avoid the main topic ✓
• c) To be direct
• d) To be honest

Q95. TCS Smart Hiring 2024 “A piece of cake” means:

• a) A dessert
• b) Very difficult
• c) Very easy ✓
• d) Expensive

Q96. TCS Ignite 2024 “To spill the beans” means:

• a) To cook food
• b) To reveal a secret ✓
• c) To waste food
• d) To organize

Q97. TCS NQT 2023 “Once in a blue moon” means:

• a) Every night
• b) Very rarely ✓
• c) Very often
• d) Never

Q98. TCS Smart Hiring 2023 “To break the ice” means:

• a) To start a conversation ✓
• b) To end a relationship
• c) To be cold
• d) To destroy something

Q99. TCS NQT 2024 “To cut corners” means:

• a) To take shortcuts ✓
• b) To be thorough
• c) To be careful
• d) To be precise

Q100. TCS Ignite 2024 “To hit the nail on the head” means:

• a) To be exactly right ✓
• b) To make a mistake
• c) To be violent
• d) To build something

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