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OD Police PC 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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OD Police PC 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 · Translation

    "ସେ ପ୍ରତିଦିନ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟକୁ ଯାଆନ୍ତି" - ଏହାର ଇଂରାଜୀ ଅନୁବାଦ କ'ଣ?

    • A. He goes to school yesterday
    • B. He go to school daily
    • C. He goes to school every day
    • D. He is going to school daily
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    'ପ୍ରତିଦିନ' ଅର୍ଥ 'every day' ଏବଂ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ କାଳରେ third person singular ପାଇଁ 'goes' ବ୍ୟବହାର ହୁଏ, ତେଣୁ ସଠିକ୍ ଅନୁବାଦ 'He goes to school every day'।

  2. Q2 · Synonyms

    Identify the synonym of "Abundant":

    • A. Scarce
    • B. Plentiful
    • C. Rare
    • D. Limited
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities, which is the same as 'plentiful'.

  3. Q3 · Reading Comprehension

    Read the passage: "Education is not merely about acquiring knowledge; it is about developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In today's rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and learn continuously is more valuable than memorizing facts." What is the main idea of the passage?

    • A. Memorizing facts is the most important aspect of education
    • B. Education should focus on developing thinking skills rather than just knowledge
    • C. The world is changing too rapidly for education to keep up
    • D. Critical thinking is impossible without memorization
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The passage emphasizes that education should develop critical thinking and adaptability, not just knowledge acquisition.

  4. Q4 · Antonyms

    Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to 'ABUNDANT'.

    • A. Plentiful
    • B. Scarce
    • C. Sufficient
    • D. Ample
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, while 'Scarce' means insufficient or in short supply, making them antonyms.

  5. Q5 · Percentage

    A man's salary is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net percentage change in his salary?

    • A. No change
    • B. 4% decrease
    • C. 4% increase
    • D. 2% decrease
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Net change = (-20 × 20)/100 = -4%. The salary decreases by 4%.

  6. Q6 · Number System

    The LCM of two numbers is 240 and their HCF is 12. If one number is 48, find the other number.

    • A. 60
    • B. 72
    • C. 80
    • D. 96
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Using the formula: Product of two numbers = LCM × HCF. Other number = (240 × 12) ÷ 48 = 60.

  7. Q7 · Pipes and Cisterns

    Pipe A can fill a tank in 12 hours and Pipe B can empty the same tank in 18 hours. If both pipes are opened together, in how many hours will the tank be filled?

    • A. 30 hours
    • B. 36 hours
    • C. 24 hours
    • D. 40 hours
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Net filling rate = 1/12 - 1/18 = (3 - 2)/36 = 1/36 per hour. Time to fill = 36 hours.

  8. Q8 · Direction Sense

    Mohan walks 8 km towards North, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns right again and walks 8 km. How far is he from his starting point?

    • A. 6 km
    • B. 8 km
    • C. 10 km
    • D. 14 km
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Mohan walks North 8 km, then East 6 km, then South 8 km. He is now 6 km East from his starting point.

  9. Q9 · Data Interpretation

    A pie chart shows the budget allocation of a company: Salaries: 40%, Marketing: 25%, R&D: 20%, Infrastructure: 15% If the total budget is ₹80 lakhs, how much more is spent on Salaries than on R&D?

    • A. ₹12 lakhs
    • B. ₹14 lakhs
    • C. ₹16 lakhs
    • D. ₹20 lakhs
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Salaries = 40% of 80 = 32 lakhs. R&D = 20% of 80 = 16 lakhs. Difference = 32 - 16 = 16 lakhs.

  10. Q10 · Order and Ranking

    In a row of 35 students, Ramesh is 14th from the left. What is his position from the right?

    • A. 20th
    • B. 21st
    • C. 22nd
    • D. 23rd
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Position from right = Total – Position from left + 1 = 35 – 14 + 1 = 22nd.

Breakdown by subject

  • Odia Language

    3 questions

  • English Language

    3 questions

  • Arithmetic

    3 questions

  • Logical Reasoning and Aptitude

    4 questions

  • General Knowledge and Awareness

    2 questions

  • Basic Computer Knowledge

    1 questions

  • Odisha State Specific

    3 questions

OD Police PC 2022 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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