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PB Police PC 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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PB Police PC 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

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Q1 · Geography of India and World
Which of the following is the largest continent in the world by area?
- A. Africa
- B. Asia
- C. Europe
- D. North America
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Asia is the largest continent in the world covering approximately 44.58 million square kilometers, which is about 30% of Earth's total land area.
Q2 · Awards and Honours
The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was instituted in which year?
- A. 1947
- B. 1950
- C. 1954
- D. 1960
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Bharat Ratna was instituted on January 2, 1954, to recognize exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
Q3 · Decimals and Fractions
What is the value of 0.75 + 2.5 - 1.125?
- A. 2.125
- B. 2.225
- C. 2.025
- D. 2.325
Answer and solution
Answer: A
0.75 + 2.5 = 3.25, then 3.25 - 1.125 = 2.125.
Q4 · Time, Speed and Distance
A train travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is the average speed of the train in km/h?
- A. 50 km/h
- B. 55 km/h
- C. 60 km/h
- D. 65 km/h
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Speed = Distance/Time = 180/3 = 60 km/h.
Q5 · Number and Letter Series
Complete the letter series: B, D, G, K, ?
- A. N
- B. O
- C. P
- D. Q
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Gaps are +1, +2, +3, +4. After K (11th letter), +4 gives P (16th letter).
Q6 · Pattern Completion
Complete the series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?
- A. 95
- B. 115
- C. 127
- D. 131
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The pattern is: each number is (previous number × 2) + 1. So, 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, 31×2+1=63, and 63×2+1=127.
Q7 · Analogies and Classification
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Books
- B. School
- C. Students
- D. Classroom
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A Doctor works in a Hospital. Similarly, a Teacher works in a School. Therefore, the answer is School.
Q8 · Reading Comprehension
Read the passage: 'Community policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address conditions that give rise to public safety issues.' According to the passage, community policing primarily relies on:
- A. Strict law enforcement only
- B. Partnerships and problem-solving
- C. Military-style tactics
- D. Reactive measures
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The passage clearly states that community policing promotes partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues.
Q9 · Fill in the Blanks
The witness gave a detailed _______ of the incident to the investigating officer.
- A. account
- B. accounting
- C. accountant
- D. accounted
Answer and solution
Answer: A
'Account' as a noun meaning description or report fits perfectly in the context of describing an incident.
Q10 · Synonyms and Antonyms
Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: DILIGENT
- A. Lazy
- B. Careful
- C. Industrious
- D. Hardworking
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Diligent means hardworking and careful; the antonym is Lazy.

Breakdown by subject

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

PB Police PC 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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Are these the actual PB Police PC 2023 paper questions?

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