A man buys 10 pens for Rs 50 and sells 8 pens for Rs 50. His gain percent is:
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 10%
D. 30%
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Cost Rs 5 a pen, selling price Rs 6.25 a pen.
Q112Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
Boys and girls in a class are in the ratio 3 : 2. If there are 40 students, the number of girls is:
A. 24
B. 16
C. 20
D. 15
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
2/5 of 40 = 16.
Q113Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
A can finish a job in 8 days and B in 12 days. Together they take:
A. 4.8 days
B. 10 days
C. 5 days
D. 4 days
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
1/8 + 1/12 = 5/24, so 24/5 = 4.8 days.
Q114Reasoning Ability
Easy
If a citizen speaks rudely to a constable, the constable should:
A. Shout back
B. Stay calm and reply politely
C. Arrest him at once
D. Ignore his complaint completely
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Self-control is part of professional conduct.
Q115Reasoning Ability
Medium
Among five friends, A is taller than B, C is taller than A, D is shorter than B, and E is taller than C. Who is the tallest?
A. B
B. C
C. A
D. E
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Order: E > C > A > B > D.
Q116Reasoning Ability
Medium
If a senior officer gives a clearly unlawful order, a constable should:
A. Leave the job immediately
B. Obey it without question
C. Spread it on social media
D. Decline politely and report through the proper channel
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Obedience is owed to lawful orders only.
Q117Reasoning Ability
Easy
The most important quality for an officer who handles public complaints is:
A. Patience and careful listening
B. Anger
C. Impatience
D. Favouritism
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Listening helps understand the problem correctly.
Q118Reasoning Ability
Easy
In a row of 25 people, A is 10th from the left. What is A's position from the right?
A. 15th
B. 16th
C. 17th
D. 14th
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
25 - 10 + 1 = 16.
Q119Reasoning Ability
Hard
Under criminal procedure law, a woman may be arrested after sunset and before sunrise only:
A. In exceptional cases, by a woman officer, with prior permission of a magistrate
B. At any time without any permission
C. If she is found at home
D. If a male constable is present
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The law gives special protection in arresting women.
Q120Reasoning Ability
Easy
A drunk person is creating a nuisance in a public place. The constable should:
A. Make a video and leave
B. Beat him in public
C. Ignore him
D. Control the situation with minimum force and follow legal procedure
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Force must be the minimum needed.
Q121Reasoning Ability
Easy
Police : Law and order :: Doctor : ?
A. Hospital
B. Health
C. Medicine
D. Nurse
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
A doctor looks after health as the police look after law and order.
Q122Reasoning Ability
Easy
A man walks 6 km north, then turns right and walks 8 km. How far is he from the start?
A. 14 km
B. 10 km
C. 2 km
D. 12 km
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
√(36 + 64) = 10.
Q123Reasoning Ability
Easy
A constable's uniform and conduct mainly reflect:
A. The discipline and image of the police force
B. His personal wealth
C. His political views
D. Only his rank
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The public judges the force by its members.
Q124Reasoning Ability
Easy
2 : 8 :: 5 : ?
A. 25
B. 125
C. 10
D. 40
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Cube of the number.
Q125Reasoning Ability
Medium
When there is communal tension in a locality, the police should:
A. Ignore the situation
B. Support one community
C. Hold peace meetings with community leaders and act impartially
D. Spread rumours to scare people
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Impartial action and dialogue keep the peace.
Q126Reasoning Ability
Easy
The best way for the police to build public trust is to:
A. Avoid talking to the public
B. Be strict only with the poor
C. Be honest, fair and helpful to everyone
D. Favour influential people
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Fair and respectful conduct earns trust.
Q127Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the odd one out: Rose, Jasmine, Lotus, Neem
A. Jasmine
B. Rose
C. Neem
D. Lotus
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Neem is a tree; the others are flowers.
Q128Reasoning Ability
Easy
If yesterday was Tuesday, what day will tomorrow be?
A. Thursday
B. Wednesday
C. Friday
D. Monday
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Today is Wednesday.
Q129Reasoning Ability
Easy
If A = 1, B = 2 and so on, the sum of the letters of LAW is:
A. 34
B. 35
C. 37
D. 36
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
12 + 1 + 23 = 36.
Q130Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100
A. 8
B. 100
C. 27
D. 64
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The others are cubes.
Q131Reasoning Ability
Medium
A is B's brother. C is A's father. D is C's mother. How is B related to D?
A. Niece or nephew
B. Child
C. Grandchild
D. Sibling
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
D is the grandmother of A and B.
Q132Reasoning Ability
Easy
Arrange in a logical order: 1. Complaint 2. Investigation 3. FIR 4. Charge sheet 5. Trial
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
C. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
D. 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
A complaint leads to an FIR, investigation, charge sheet and then trial.
Q133Reasoning Ability
Easy
Community policing means:
A. Police living only in one community
B. Police working together with the public to prevent crime
C. Citizens doing the work of the police
D. Police patrolling only at night
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Cooperation helps prevent crime.
Q134Reasoning Ability
Easy
If CLOCK is coded as 3-12-15-3-11, how is BOOK coded?
A. 2-15-15-10
B. 2-14-14-11
C. 2-15-15-11
D. 3-15-15-11
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Each letter is replaced by its alphabet position.
Q135Reasoning Ability
Easy
Body-worn cameras on police personnel mainly help in:
A. Transparency and recording evidence
B. Entertainment
C. Taking selfies
D. Avoiding duty
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
They provide a record of interactions.
Q136Reasoning Ability
Easy
Which arrangement of circles best shows India, Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow?
A. One circle overlapping two others
B. Three separate circles
C. Two overlapping circles
D. Three circles, one inside the other
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Lucknow is in Uttar Pradesh, which is in India.
Q137Reasoning Ability
Easy
On finding evidence at a crime scene, a constable should:
A. Pick up the evidence and take it home
B. Protect the scene and not disturb the evidence
C. Clean the scene quickly
D. Allow the public to walk around it
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Disturbing evidence can spoil the investigation.
Q138Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the odd one out: Crime, Theft, Robbery, Charity
A. Charity
B. Crime
C. Theft
D. Robbery
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Charity is a good act; the others are offences.
Q139Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next term: AB, ABC, ABCD, ?
A. ABCE
B. ABCDE
C. BCDE
D. ABCDF
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
One letter is added each time.
Q140Reasoning Ability
Easy
Pen : Ink :: Car : ?
A. Wheel
B. Road
C. Driver
D. Fuel
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
What each needs to work.
Q141Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the missing number: (4, 16), (6, 36), (8, ?)
A. 48
B. 64
C. 56
D. 72
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The second number is the square of the first.
Q142Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
A. 100
B. 60
C. 50
D. 80
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Each number doubles.
Q143Reasoning Ability
Medium
When handling a complaint of domestic violence, the first priority is to:
A. Ignore it as a family matter
B. Advise the victim to compromise
C. Ensure the victim's safety and act under the law
D. Wait for a second complaint
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Victim safety comes first.
Q144Reasoning Ability
Easy
The police can best help senior citizens who live alone by:
A. Asking them to move away
B. Ignoring them
C. Registering them and making regular welfare visits
D. Visiting only after a crime
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Regular contact improves their safety.
Q145Reasoning Ability
Medium
Find the next letter: Z, X, U, Q, ?
A. L
B. K
C. M
D. N
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The gaps are -2, -3, -4, then -5.
Q146Reasoning Ability
Medium
How many times does the digit 7 appear in the numbers from 1 to 50?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
7, 17, 27, 37 and 47.
Q147Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the odd one out: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Jaipur
A. Jaipur
B. Lucknow
C. Kanpur
D. Agra
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Jaipur is in Rajasthan; the others are in Uttar Pradesh.
Q148Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next number: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
A. 18
B. 16
C. 17
D. 15
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The differences are 1, 2, 3, 4, then 5.
Q149Reasoning Ability
Medium
Statements: Some policemen are drivers. No driver is lazy. Conclusions: I. Some policemen are not lazy. II. All policemen are lazy.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Only I follows
C. Only II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The policemen who are drivers are not lazy.
Q150Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 7, 15
A. 7
B. 3
C. 5
D. 15
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
15 is not prime.
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