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Delhi Police PC 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Spatial Visualization
A piece of paper is folded once and punched with two holes. How will it appear when unfolded? If the paper is folded vertically in half and two holes are punched on the right side near the fold, how many holes will appear when unfolded?
- A. 2 holes
- B. 4 holes
- C. 6 holes
- D. 8 holes
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When a paper is folded once and two holes are punched, those two holes will create their mirror images on the other half when unfolded, resulting in 4 holes total.
Q2 · Relationship Concepts
If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is A related to D?
- A. Father
- B. Uncle
- C. Grandfather
- D. Brother
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A is the brother of B, and B is the sister of C (making A also C's sibling). Since C is the father of D, A is D's uncle.
Q3 · Arithmetic Number Series
Find the missing number in the following series: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?, 224
- A. 84
- B. 96
- C. 112
- D. 128
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2. So, 56 × 2 = 112.
Q4 · Blood Relations
Pointing to a woman, Mukesh said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the woman related to Mukesh?
- A. Sister
- B. Daughter
- C. Mother
- D. Wife
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Mukesh's grandfather's only son is Mukesh's father. The daughter of Mukesh's father is Mukesh's sister.
Q5 · India & Neighbouring Countries
The Zoji La Pass connects which of the following regions?
- A. Kashmir Valley and Ladakh
- B. Himachal Pradesh and Tibet
- C. Sikkim and Bhutan
- D. Uttarakhand and Nepal
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Zoji La Pass is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects Srinagar in Kashmir Valley with Leh in Ladakh, making it strategically important for India.
Q6 · Indian Polity & Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 15
- C. Article 17
- D. Article 19
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense under the law.
Q7 · Science & Technology
What does 'AI' stand for in the field of modern technology?
- A. Automated Intelligence
- B. Artificial Intelligence
- C. Advanced Information
- D. Analytical Integration
Answer and solution
Answer: B
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines and computer systems.
Q8 · Environment & Ecology
Which gas is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Methane
- C. Chlorofluorocarbons
- D. Nitrous oxide
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary chemicals responsible for ozone layer depletion as they release chlorine atoms that break down ozone molecules.
Q9 · Delhi Geography & Demography
Which river flows through the National Capital Territory of Delhi?
- A. Ganga
- B. Yamuna
- C. Sutlej
- D. Godavari
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Yamuna River flows through Delhi, dividing the city into eastern and western parts and is a major geographical feature of the NCT.
Q10 · Percentage
A man's salary is increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change in his salary?
- A. 8% increase
- B. 10% increase
- C. 8% decrease
- D. 2% increase
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let original salary = 100. After 20% increase = 120. After 10% decrease on 120 = 120 − 12 = 108. Net change = 8% increase.
Breakdown by subject
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