PB Police PC 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

PB Police PC 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 17 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 · Indian Constitution

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Governor of a State?

   • A. Article 153
   • B. Article 163
   • C. Article 155
   • D. Article 157
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Article 155 of the Indian Constitution provides that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President of India.

2. Q2 · Simplification

   Simplify: 48 ÷ 6 + 12 × 3 - 15

   • A. 29
   • B. 33
   • C. 27
   • D. 31
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Using BODMAS: 48÷6=8, 12×3=36, so 8+36-15 = 44-15 = 29. Verifying against options, 29 matches A.

3. Q3 · Percentage

   A man spends 65% of his income. If his income increases by 20% and his expenditure increases by 15%, what is the percentage increase in his savings?

   • A. 30%
   • B. 35%
   • C. 40%
   • D. 25%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Assume income 100: expenditure 65, savings 35. After increases: income 120, expenditure 74.75, savings 45.25. Increase in savings = 10.25/35 ≈ 29.3%, closest to 30%.

4. Q4 · Compound Interest

   A sum of ₹12,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest for 2 years. What is the compound interest earned?

   • A. ₹2,400
   • B. ₹2,520
   • C. ₹2,640
   • D. ₹2,880
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Amount = P(1 + r/100)^n = 12000(1.1)^2 = ₹14,520. CI = 14,520 – 12,000 = ₹2,520.

5. Q5 · Number System

   What is the sum of the first 10 natural numbers?

   • A. 45
   • B. 50
   • C. 55
   • D. 60
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Sum of first n natural numbers = n(n+1)/2 = 10(11)/2 = 55.

6. Q6 · Order and Ranking

   In a row of 45 students, Rajesh is 16th from the left end. What is his position from the right end?

   • A. 28th
   • B. 29th
   • C. 30th
   • D. 31st
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Position from right = Total students - Position from left + 1 = 45 - 16 + 1 = 30. Therefore, Rajesh is 30th from the right end.

7. Q7 · Syllogism

   Statements: All flowers are plants. Some plants are trees. All trees are green. Conclusions: I. Some flowers are green. II. Some green are plants. Which conclusion(s) follow(s)?

   • A. Only conclusion I follows
   • B. Only conclusion II follows
   • C. Both conclusions I and II follow
   • D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Conclusion I does not necessarily follow because there is no direct relationship established between flowers and green. Conclusion II follows because some plants are trees and all trees are green, so some green things are plants.

8. Q8 · Venn Diagrams

   Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship among: Officers, Constables, Police Department.

   • A. Two separate circles inside a larger circle
   • B. Two overlapping circles outside a larger circle
   • C. Three concentric circles
   • D. Three separate circles with no relation
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Officers and Constables are two distinct non-overlapping groups that both belong to the Police Department, hence two separate circles inside a larger circle.

9. Q9 · Sentence Correction

   Identify the correctly written sentence:

   • A. The constables was on duty last night.
   • B. The constables were on duty last night.
   • C. The constables is on duty last night.
   • D. The constables are on duty last night.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The plural subject 'constables' requires the plural verb 'were', and 'last night' indicates past tense, making option B correct.

10. Q10 · One-Word Substitution

    One word for 'A person who does not believe in the existence of God':

    • A. Atheist
    • B. Theist
    • C. Agnostic
    • D. Believer
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    An Atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God.