TN Police PC 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TN Police PC 2021 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 · Indian Polity & Constitution

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

   • A. Article 19
   • B. Article 21
   • C. Article 32
   • D. Article 14
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Article 32 guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies, which Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, enabling citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

2. Q2 · Indian Polity & Constitution

   How many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India?

   • A. 10
   • B. 12
   • C. 14
   • D. 15
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.

3. Q3 · Tamil Nadu History

   The Pallava dynasty built the famous Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram during the reign of which king?

   • A. Mahendravarman I
   • B. Narasimhavarman I
   • C. Narasimhavarman II
   • D. Simhavishnu
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) in the 8th century CE, showcasing Dravidian architecture.

4. Q4 · Computer Knowledge

   What does URL stand for in computer terminology?

   • A. Universal Resource Locator
   • B. Uniform Resource Locator
   • C. Universal Reference Link
   • D. Uniform Routing Locator
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access resources on the internet, such as web pages.

5. Q5 · Tamil Nadu Personalities

   Which renowned Tamil writer and playwright received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2004 for the work 'Valluva Vanakkam'?

   • A. Jayakanthan
   • B. Indira Parthasarathy
   • C. S. Ramakrishnan
   • D. Ashokamitran
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Indira Parthasarathy received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2004 for his play 'Valluva Vanakkam' and is a celebrated Tamil literary figure.

6. Q6 · Observation

   Find the odd one out from the following series: 3, 7, 15, 27, 63, 127

   • A. 7
   • B. 27
   • C. 63
   • D. 15
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The series follows 2^n - 1: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127. The value 27 breaks the pattern; it should be 31. Hence 27 is the odd one out.

7. Q7 · Simplification

   What is the value of: (125 × 125 - 75 × 75) ÷ 50?

   • A. 150
   • B. 200
   • C. 250
   • D. 300
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using a² - b² = (a+b)(a-b): (125+75)(125-75) ÷ 50 = 200 × 50 ÷ 50 = 200.

8. Q8 · Simple & Compound Interest

   What is the simple interest on ₹8,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?

   • A. ₹1,000
   • B. ₹1,200
   • C. ₹1,400
   • D. ₹1,600
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   SI = (P × R × T) / 100 = (8000 × 5 × 3) / 100 = ₹1,200.

9. Q9 · Profit & Loss

   A man bought an article for ₹600 and sold it for ₹720. What is his profit percentage?

   • A. 15%
   • B. 18%
   • C. 20%
   • D. 22%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Profit = 720 - 600 = ₹120. Profit % = (120/600) × 100 = 20%.

10. Q10 · Number System

    A number when divided by 7 leaves a remainder 4. What will be the remainder if the number is divided by 14?

    • A. 4 or 11
    • B. 2 or 9
    • C. 3 or 10
    • D. 5 or 12
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Numbers leaving remainder 4 when divided by 7 are of the form 7k+4. When divided by 14, these give remainders 4 (if k is even) or 11 (if k is odd).