AP Police PC 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

AP Police PC 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 17 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Classification

   Find the odd one out: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle

   • A. Triangle
   • B. Square
   • C. Circle
   • D. Rectangle
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Circle is the odd one because it has no sides or angles, while all others are polygons with straight sides.

2. Q2 · Order and Ranking

   In a row of 35 students, Ravi is 12th from the left end. What is his position from the right end?

   • A. 22nd
   • B. 23rd
   • C. 24th
   • D. 25th
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Position from right = Total students - Position from left + 1 = 35 - 12 + 1 = 24th.

3. Q3 · Venn Diagrams

   Choose the Venn diagram that correctly represents the relationship among: Teachers, Women, Doctors.

   • A. Three separate circles with no overlap
   • B. One circle completely inside another
   • C. Two circles overlapping partially, third separate
   • D. Three circles all overlapping partially
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Teachers, Women, and Doctors are three distinct groups. Some teachers can be women, some doctors can be women, and some teachers can be doctors. Therefore, all three circles should partially overlap to show these possible intersections.

4. Q4 · Ratio and Proportion

   Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If their sum is 360, what is the smaller number?

   • A. 140
   • B. 150
   • C. 160
   • D. 170
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let the numbers be 5x and 7x. Then 5x + 7x = 360, so 12x = 360, x = 30. Smaller number = 5 × 30 = 150.

5. Q5 · Time and Work

   A can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete the same work in 18 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?

   • A. 6.5 days
   • B. 7 days
   • C. 7.2 days
   • D. 8 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Combined work per day = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 days.

6. Q6 · Reading Comprehension

   Read the passage: "Regular physical exercise is essential for maintaining good health. It strengthens the heart, improves blood circulation, and boosts mental well-being. Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily." According to the passage, what is the recommended duration of daily exercise?

   • A. 15 minutes
   • B. 30 minutes
   • C. 45 minutes
   • D. 60 minutes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage explicitly states that experts recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily.

7. Q7 · Fill in the Blanks

   The student was _______ to find that his efforts had _______ paid off. Choose the correct pair of words:

   • A. delighted, finally
   • B. disappointed, never
   • C. surprised, hardly
   • D. angry, always
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   'Delighted' and 'finally' create a positive, coherent meaning: the student was happy to discover that his efforts eventually succeeded.

8. Q8 · Biology

   Which part of the human digestive system primarily absorbs water from undigested food?

   • A. Small intestine
   • B. Stomach
   • C. Large intestine
   • D. Esophagus
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The large intestine (colon) is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from undigested food material before it is eliminated.

9. Q9 · Health and Nutrition

   Vitamin D deficiency in children primarily leads to which of the following diseases?

   • A. Scurvy
   • B. Rickets
   • C. Beriberi
   • D. Pellagra
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Rickets is a skeletal disorder caused by lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to softening and weakening of bones in children.

10. Q10 · Indian Economy

    Which of the following is NOT a direct tax in India?

    • A. Income Tax
    • B. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
    • C. Corporation Tax
    • D. Wealth Tax
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    GST is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services, whereas Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and Wealth Tax are direct taxes levied directly on income or wealth.