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PB Police PC · Previous year papers · 2021

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Q1 · Basics of Science and Technology
What is the SI unit of electric current?
- A. Volt
- B. Ampere
- C. Watt
- D. Ohm
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The SI (International System of Units) unit of electric current is the Ampere, named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère.
Q2 · Geography of India and World
The Sutlej River, which flows through Punjab, originates from which place?
- A. Gangotri Glacier
- B. Mansarovar Lake
- C. Yamunotri Glacier
- D. Rohtang Pass
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Sutlej River originates from Mansarovar Lake in Tibet and is one of the five rivers that give Punjab its name, flowing through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab before entering Pakistan.
Q3 · Profit and Loss
A shopkeeper sells an article at ₹540 after giving a 10% discount. What was the marked price of the article?
- A. ₹600
- B. ₹650
- C. ₹580
- D. ₹594
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let marked price = x. After 10% discount, selling price = 0.9x = 540. Therefore, x = 540/0.9 = 600.
Q4 · Static GK
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 19
- D. Article 21
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Q5 · Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
A bar graph shows the production of wheat in five districts in tonnes: 120, 150, 180, 140, and 160. What is the average production across these districts?
- A. 145 tonnes
- B. 150 tonnes
- C. 155 tonnes
- D. 160 tonnes
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Average = (120 + 150 + 180 + 140 + 160)/5 = 750/5 = 150 tonnes.
Q6 · Sequencing
In a row of students, Rajesh is 12th from the left and 18th from the right. How many students are there in the row?
- A. 28
- B. 29
- C. 30
- D. 31
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Total students = (Position from left + Position from right) – 1 = 12 + 18 – 1 = 29.
Q7 · Relationship Problems
Pointing to a photograph, Ramesh said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is the girl in the photograph related to Ramesh?
- A. Sister
- B. Daughter
- C. Niece
- D. Cousin
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Grandfather's only son is Ramesh's father. The daughter of Ramesh's father is Ramesh's sister. Therefore, the girl is Ramesh's sister.
Q8 · Direction and Distance
Mohan starts from point A and walks 10 km North to point B, then turns right and walks 6 km to point C, then turns right and walks 10 km to point D, then turns left and walks 4 km to point E. What is the shortest distance between point A and point E?
- A. 8 km
- B. 10 km
- C. 12 km
- D. 14 km
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After all movements, point E is 10 km East of point A (6 km + 4 km) and at the same North-South level. Using distance formula or direct observation, the shortest distance is 10 km.
Q9 · Sentence Rearrangement
Arrange the following sentences in a logical order: P. The officer recorded the complaint in the register. Q. A citizen approached the police station. R. An investigation team was formed. S. The complaint was verified for authenticity.
- A. Q, P, S, R
- B. P, Q, R, S
- C. Q, S, P, R
- D. S, Q, P, R
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The logical sequence is: citizen approaches (Q), complaint is recorded (P), verified (S), and then investigation team is formed (R).
Q10 · Non-Verbal Reasoning
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern in the series where each figure rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
- A. Figure rotated 90° from last position
- B. Figure rotated 180° from last position
- C. Mirror image of first figure
- D. Original figure without rotation
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Following the pattern of 90° clockwise rotation for each successive figure, option A continues the sequence correctly.

Breakdown by subject

General Awareness
3 questions
Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Skills
3 questions
Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning
4 questions
English Language Skills
2 questions
Punjabi Language (Qualifying Paper)
1 questions
Digital Literacy and Awareness
2 questions
Punjab State Specific
3 questions

PB Police PC 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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