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

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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 Geography

    Which state in India has the longest coastline?

    • A. Maharashtra
    • B. Tamil Nadu
    • C. Gujarat
    • D. Andhra Pradesh
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, measuring approximately 1,600 kilometers along the Arabian Sea.

  2. Q2 · Science & Technology

    What does 'AI' stand for in the context of modern computing technology?

    • A. Automated Integration
    • B. Artificial Intelligence
    • C. Advanced Interface
    • D. Algorithmic Innovation
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems including learning, reasoning, and self-correction.

  3. Q3 · Current Affairs

    India achieved the landmark of becoming the world's most populous country in 2023, surpassing which nation?

    • A. United States
    • B. Indonesia
    • C. China
    • D. Brazil
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    According to UN estimates in 2023, India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.

  4. Q4 · Tamil Nadu Culture

    Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is celebrated for how many days?

    • A. Two days
    • B. Three days
    • C. Four days
    • D. Five days
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu: Bhogi Pongal, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.

  5. Q5 · Tamil Nadu Personalities

    Which Tamil Nadu social reformer founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893 to fight for the rights of marginalized communities?

    • A. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
    • B. Rettaimalai Srinivasan
    • C. Annadurai
    • D. Kamarajar
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Rettaimalai Srinivasan founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893 and worked extensively for social justice and the rights of depressed classes.

  6. Q6 · Coding-Decoding

    If 'POLICE' is coded as 'QPMJDF', then how is 'CONSTABLE' coded?

    • A. DPOTUBCMF
    • B. DPOTUCNMF
    • C. DPOTUBCNF
    • D. DPOTUBCMG
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Each letter in 'POLICE' is shifted by +1 in the alphabet to get 'QPMJDF'. Applying the same rule, 'CONSTABLE' becomes 'DPOTUBCMF'.

  7. Q7 · Problem Solving

    In a certain code language, if 'PENCIL' is written as 'QFODMJ', how is 'ERASER' written in that code?

    • A. FSBTFS
    • B. FSBTFR
    • C. ESBTFS
    • D. FSBTGS
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet. Applying the same rule: E→F, R→S, A→B, S→T, E→F, R→S, giving FSBTFS.

  8. Q8 · Blood Relations

    If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is A related to D?

    • A. Father
    • B. Uncle
    • C. Grandfather
    • D. Brother
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    A is the brother of B, and B is the sister of C, making A the brother of C. Since C is the father of D, A is D's uncle.

  9. Q9 · Ratio & Proportion

    The ratio of the ages of A and B is 5:7. If the sum of their ages is 84 years, what is the age of B?

    • A. 35 years
    • B. 42 years
    • C. 49 years
    • D. 56 years
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Sum of ratio parts = 5 + 7 = 12. B's age = (7/12) × 84 = 49 years.

  10. Q10 · Mensuration

    The radius of a circular field is 21 m. What is the area of the field? (Use π = 22/7)

    • A. 1,254 m²
    • B. 1,386 m²
    • C. 1,452 m²
    • D. 1,584 m²
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Area = πr² = (22/7) × 21 × 21 = 22 × 3 × 21 = 1,386 m².

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    6 questions

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TN Police PC 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the TN Police PC 2023 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?
At https://shishya.in/exams/TN_POLICE_PC/pyq/2023 you can solve TN Police PC 19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 19 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed. The official 2023 answer key is published by Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board: https://tnusrb.tn.gov.in/pdfs/CR_2023_WT_Final_Answer_Key.pdf
Are these the actual TN Police PC 2023 paper questions?
No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the TN Police PC 2023 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 19 questions. The official 2023 answer key is published by Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board: https://tnusrb.tn.gov.in/pdfs/CR_2023_WT_Final_Answer_Key.pdf For a whole paper in one sitting, Shishya has a free full-length mock in the real pattern (100 questions, 90 minutes): the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile at https://shishya.in/exams/TN_POLICE_PC
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Yes — every question carries a worked solution, and on submitting you get an instant score with a topic-wise breakdown showing exactly which areas to revise. Wrong answers are auto-collected into a free Mistake Notebook for one-tap re-practice until cleared.
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