TN Police SI 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TN Police SI 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 · Idioms and Proverbs (Pazhamozhi)

   'கல்லும் கனியும் ஆகும்' என்ற பழமொழியின் பொருள் யாது?

   • A. கடின முயற்சியால் இயலாதது எதுவுமில்லை
   • B. பொறுமையால் கடினமானவரும் மனம் மாறுவர்
   • C. காலம் மாறும், பொருள் மாறும்
   • D. புதிய முறைகள் பழையதை மாற்றும்
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   This proverb means that even a hard stone can become soft like fruit with patience, referring to how persistent effort can soften even the hardest hearts.

2. Q2 · Latest Developments in Science and Technology

   Which Indian space mission successfully landed on the Moon's south polar region in 2023?

   • A. Chandrayaan-2
   • B. Chandrayaan-3
   • C. Gaganyaan-1
   • D. Mangalyaan-2
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's south polar region in August 2023, making India the fourth country to achieve a soft lunar landing.

3. Q3 · Arts and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu

   Which classical Tamil text is considered the earliest treatise on grammar and poetics, dating to the 1st-4th century CE?

   • A. Silappatikaram
   • B. Tolkappiyam
   • C. Manimekalai
   • D. Tirukkural
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Tolkappiyam is the oldest Tamil literary work and the first known treatise on Tamil grammar and poetics from the 1st-4th century CE.

4. Q4 · Indian Polity and Constitution

   As per the Constitutional Amendment following the L.M Singhvi Committee recommendations, what fraction of total seats in Panchayati Raj institutions must be reserved for women?

   • A. One-fourth
   • B. One-third
   • C. Half
   • D. Two-thirds
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Following the L.M Singhvi Committee recommendations, one-third of total seats at all levels of Panchayati Raj must be reserved for women.

5. Q5 · Tamil Nadu Specific GK

   Which ancient Tamil dynasty had its capital at Madurai and was renowned for patronizing Tamil literature during the Sangam period?

   • A. Chera Dynasty
   • B. Chola Dynasty
   • C. Pandya Dynasty
   • D. Pallava Dynasty
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Pandya Dynasty ruled southern Tamil Nadu with Madurai as its capital and was famous for patronizing Tamil poets and scholars during the Sangam age.

6. Q6 · Statements and Arguments

   Statement: Should the government ban private vehicles in city centres to reduce pollution? Arguments: I. Yes, it will significantly reduce air pollution and improve public health. II. No, it will cause inconvenience to people and harm businesses dependent on customer access. Which argument is strong?

   • A. Only I
   • B. Only II
   • C. Both I and II
   • D. Neither I nor II
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Argument I is strong because pollution reduction and public health are significant public concerns. Argument II is also strong as it addresses practical economic and social consequences. Both arguments are valid and relevant.

7. Q7 · Profit and Loss

   A trader bought 150 kg of rice at ₹35 per kg. He sold 100 kg at a profit of 20% and the remaining 50 kg at a loss of 10%. What is his overall profit or loss percentage?

   • A. 10% profit
   • B. 12% profit
   • C. 8% profit
   • D. 6% profit
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Total cost = 150 × 35 = ₹5250. Revenue from 100 kg = 100 × 35 × 1.2 = ₹4200. Revenue from 50 kg = 50 × 35 × 0.9 = ₹1575. Total revenue = ₹5775. Profit = 5775 − 5250 = ₹525, which is (525/5250) × 100 = 10%.

8. Q8 · Time, Speed and Distance

   A train travels 240 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/h more, it would have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. What is the original speed of the train?

   • A. 32 km/h
   • B. 40 km/h
   • C. 48 km/h
   • D. 56 km/h
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let speed be x. 240/x - 240/(x+8) = 1. So 240(x+8-x) = x(x+8), 240·8 = x²+8x, x²+8x-1920=0. Discriminant = 64+7680=7744, √7744=88. x=(-8+88)/2=40.

9. Q9 · Probability

   Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two dice is at least 10?

   • A. 1/12
   • B. 1/6
   • C. 1/9
   • D. 1/8
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Favorable outcomes for sum ≥ 10 are: (4,6), (5,5), (5,6), (6,4), (6,5), (6,6) = 6 outcomes. Total outcomes = 36. Probability = 6/36 = 1/6.

10. Q10 · English Comprehension

    Read the following passage and answer the question: "Modern law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on data analysis to predict crime patterns and allocate resources efficiently. This shift towards evidence-based policing has transformed traditional patrol methods." Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?

    • A. Law enforcement officers have stopped using traditional patrol methods completely.
    • B. Police departments are using data analysis to enhance their operational strategies.
    • C. Crime rates have reduced due to modern technology in policing.
    • D. Evidence-based policing is more expensive than traditional methods.
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The passage emphasizes that modern law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on data analysis to predict crime patterns and allocate resources, which represents a transformation in policing strategies.