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HR Police PC 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Geography
Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through Haryana?
- A. Yamuna
- B. Ghaggar
- C. Betwa
- D. Markanda
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Betwa is a tributary of the Yamuna that flows through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, not Haryana. Yamuna, Ghaggar, and Markanda all flow through Haryana.
Q2 · Awards and Honours
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in which field?
- A. Literature
- B. Cinema
- C. Music
- D. Sports
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, given annually by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
Q3 · Chemistry
Which gas is commonly known as 'laughing gas'?
- A. Nitrogen dioxide
- B. Nitrous oxide
- C. Nitric oxide
- D. Nitrogen
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is commonly called 'laughing gas' due to its euphoric effects when inhaled, and is used as an anesthetic in medical procedures.
Q4 · Alphanumeric Series
Find the missing term in the series: 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?
- A. 48
- B. 50
- C. 52
- D. 46
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The pattern adds consecutive odd numbers: +5, +7, +9, +11, +13. Therefore, 37 + 13 = 50.
Q5 · Direction Test
Ravi walks 8 km towards North, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns right again and walks 8 km. How far is he now from his starting point?
- A. 6 km
- B. 8 km
- C. 10 km
- D. 14 km
Answer and solution
Answer: A
After walking North 8 km, right 6 km (East), and right 8 km (South), Ravi is 6 km East from the starting point.
Q6 · Syllogism
Statements: All pens are books. Some books are tables. Conclusions: I. Some pens are tables. II. All tables are books. Which conclusion logically follows?
- A. Only I
- B. Only II
- C. Both I and II
- D. Neither I nor II
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Neither conclusion logically follows from the given statements, as there is no definite link between pens and tables.
Q7 · Number System
A number when divided by 357 leaves a remainder of 45. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 119?
- A. 30
- B. 45
- C. 15
- D. 60
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Since 357 = 3 × 119, and the remainder is 45 when divided by 357, the number can be written as 357k + 45. When divided by 119, remainder = 45 (since 45 < 119).
Q8 · Profit and Loss
A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price but allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. What is his gain percent?
- A. 10%
- B. 12%
- C. 15%
- D. 18%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Let CP = 100. MP = 140. SP after 20% discount = 80% of 140 = 112. Gain = 112 - 100 = 12. Gain% = 12%.
Q9 · Time and Work
A can complete a piece of work in 15 days and B can complete the same work in 20 days. If both work together, how many days will they take to finish the work?
- A. 8 days
- B. 8.57 days
- C. 9 days
- D. 7.5 days
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A's one day work = 1/15, B's one day work = 1/20. Combined work per day = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60. Days to complete = 60/7 = 8.57 days.
Q10 · Computer Fundamentals
Which of the following is an input device?
- A. Monitor
- B. Printer
- C. Keyboard
- D. Speaker
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Keyboard is an input device used to enter data into the computer, while Monitor, Printer, and Speaker are output devices.
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3 questions
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