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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.

Q1 · Visual Memory
Study the following pattern for 10 seconds: ★ ○ △ □ ★ ○ △ Which symbol comes next in the sequence?
- A. ★
- B. ○
- C. △
- D. □
Answer and solution
Answer: D
The pattern repeats as ★ ○ △ □, so after ★ ○ △, the next symbol should be □.
Q2 · Spatial Visualization
A cube is painted red on all faces and then cut into 64 smaller identical cubes. How many of the smaller cubes will have exactly two faces painted red?
- A. 8
- B. 12
- C. 24
- D. 32
Answer and solution
Answer: C
A cube cut into 64 smaller cubes means it's divided into 4×4×4 sections. Cubes with exactly two painted faces lie along the 12 edges, excluding corners. Each edge has 2 such cubes (4-2=2), so 12×2=24 cubes have exactly two painted faces.
Q3 · Coding & Decoding
In a certain code language, TIGER is written as UJHFS. How will HORSE be written in that code?
- A. IPSTF
- B. GNQRD
- C. IOSTF
- D. IPSUF
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by +1 in alphabetical position. H→I, O→P, R→S, S→T, E→F, giving IPSTF.
Q4 · Indian Freedom Struggle
Who among the following gave the famous slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'?
- A. Subhas Chandra Bose
- B. Bhagat Singh
- C. Lala Lajpat Rai
- D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Bhagat Singh popularized the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live the Revolution) during India's freedom struggle, and it became an iconic call for revolutionary change.
Q5 · Indian Polity & Constitution
The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under which Article of the Constitution?
- A. Article 153
- B. Article 154
- C. Article 155
- D. Article 156
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Q6 · Awards & Honours
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for excellence in which field?
- A. Cinema
- B. Music
- C. Literature
- D. Dance
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honor conferred annually by the Sahitya Akademi to recognize outstanding literary work in any of the recognized Indian languages.
Q7 · Sports
How many players are there in a standard hockey team on the field during a match?
- A. 9
- B. 10
- C. 11
- D. 12
Answer and solution
Answer: C
A standard hockey team has 11 players on the field during a match, including one goalkeeper and 10 outfield players.
Q8 · Government Policies & Schemes
Which central government scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹6000 per year to farmer families holding cultivable land?
- A. PM-KISAN
- B. PM-FASAL
- C. Rythu Bandhu
- D. Krishi Samman Yojana
Answer and solution
Answer: A
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) was launched in 2019 to provide income support of ₹6000 annually in three equal installments to all farmer families.
Q9 · Average
The average age of 12 students is 18 years. If the age of their teacher is included, the average becomes 19 years. What is the age of the teacher?
- A. 30 years
- B. 31 years
- C. 32 years
- D. 33 years
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Total age of 12 students = 12 × 18 = 216 years. Total age including teacher = 13 × 19 = 247 years. Teacher's age = 247 - 216 = 31 years.
Q10 · Word Processing (MS Word)
Which keyboard shortcut is used to paste copied text in MS Word?
- A. Ctrl + C
- B. Ctrl + V
- C. Ctrl + X
- D. Ctrl + P
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ctrl + V is the standard keyboard shortcut for pasting text in MS Word and most applications.

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Delhi Police PC 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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