TN Police PC 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TN Police PC 2024 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 Freedom Struggle

   The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

   • A. 1940
   • B. 1942
   • C. 1944
   • D. 1945
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee demanding an end to British rule.

2. Q2 · General Science

   Which vitamin is primarily obtained from sunlight exposure?

   • A. Vitamin A
   • B. Vitamin C
   • C. Vitamin D
   • D. Vitamin K
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight, making it unique among vitamins.

3. Q3 · Tamil Nadu Geography

   Which mountain range forms the natural boundary between Tamil Nadu and Kerala?

   • A. Eastern Ghats
   • B. Nilgiri Hills
   • C. Western Ghats
   • D. Anamalai Hills
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Western Ghats mountain range forms the natural boundary between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, running parallel to the western coast of India.

4. Q4 · Tamil Nadu Government & Schemes

   The Tamil Nadu Panchayati Raj Act was amended to increase the reservation for women in local bodies. What is the current percentage of seats reserved for women in village panchayats?

   • A. 33%
   • B. 40%
   • C. 50%
   • D. 60%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Tamil Nadu has mandated 50% reservation for women in all seats and posts across panchayats, municipalities, and corporations, expanding from the earlier 33% norm.

5. Q5 · Classification

   Find the odd one out from the following: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Bengaluru

   • A. Chennai
   • B. Coimbatore
   • C. Madurai
   • D. Bengaluru
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Bengaluru is the odd one out as it is the capital of Karnataka, whereas Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai are cities in Tamil Nadu.

6. Q6 · Direction Sense

   A man walks 6 km towards North, then turns right and walks 8 km. He then turns right again and walks 6 km. Finally, he turns left and walks 4 km. How far is he from his starting point?

   • A. 10 km
   • B. 12 km
   • C. 14 km
   • D. 16 km
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   After all movements, he is 12 km East from his starting point (8 km + 4 km in the East direction).

7. Q7 · Judgement

   A citizen complains that his neighbor plays loud music every night. The constable should:

   • A. Arrest the neighbor immediately
   • B. Ignore the complaint as it is trivial
   • C. Speak to both parties and mediate to resolve the issue amicably
   • D. File a criminal case against the neighbor
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Police should first attempt peaceful mediation in civil disputes before taking formal action, ensuring community harmony.

8. Q8 · Profit & Loss

   A shopkeeper bought 50 kg of rice at ₹40 per kg. He sold 30 kg at ₹48 per kg and the remaining 20 kg at ₹44 per kg. What is his overall profit percentage?

   • A. 12%
   • B. 14%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 16%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Cost = 50×40 = ₹2000. Revenue = 30×48 + 20×44 = 1440 + 880 = ₹2320. Profit = 320. Profit% = 320/2000 = 16%.

9. Q9 · Time & Distance

   A train 200 m long is running at a speed of 72 km/hr. How long will it take to cross a platform 300 m long?

   • A. 20 seconds
   • B. 25 seconds
   • C. 30 seconds
   • D. 35 seconds
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Speed = 72 km/hr = 20 m/s. Total distance = 200 + 300 = 500 m. Time = 500 / 20 = 25 seconds.

10. Q10 · Number System

    The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 87. What is the middle number?

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

    Answer: B

    Let the middle odd number be x. Then (x-2) + x + (x+2) = 87, giving 3x = 87, so x = 29.