RBPF Entrance Exam cheat sheet

In analogy questions, classify the link first: synonym, antonym, part-to-whole, cause-effect, function, or degree; the same link must hold in both pairs.

Subject-verb agreement: a singular subject takes a singular verb; phrases between subject and verb do not change number (The list of items is long).

Use 'fewer' with countable plural nouns and 'less' with uncountable nouns; 'amount' pairs with uncountable nouns and 'number' with countable nouns.

'Who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form; test by substituting he/him (Who called? Whom did you call?).

A semicolon joins two independent clauses; a colon introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.

A modifier must sit next to the word it describes; a dangling modifier has no logical noun to attach to.

Parallel structure requires items in a list or comparison to share the same grammatical form.

Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

In elliptical comparisons, complete the clause to check pronoun case: She is taller than I [am].

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; successive changes multiply as (1+a)(1+b) − 1.

Average = sum ÷ count; combined groups use weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight.

Speed = distance ÷ time; for equal distances at speeds x and y, average speed = 2xy ÷ (x+y).

Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100; compound amount = P(1 + R/100)^T.

Combined work rate = sum of individual rates; time together = 1 ÷ (1/a + 1/b).

Ratio scaling: if a:b = 3:4, represent the quantities as 3x and 4x and keep units consistent.

Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total equally likely outcomes; P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A and B).

Profit% = profit ÷ cost price × 100; discount% is calculated on the marked price.

Order of operations: brackets, indices, division and multiplication left to right, then addition and subtraction left to right.

Valid syllogism: if All A are B and All B are C, then All A are C.

Contrapositive is equivalent: If P then Q implies If not Q then not P; converse and inverse are not equivalent.

Denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent are invalid argument forms.

Number series: check consecutive differences first, then ratios, then alternating, prime, or square patterns.

Seating arrangement: fix one person, draw positions, and apply left/right relative to each person's facing direction.

Odd-one-out: test category, function, material, or shared property; the outlier fails the common rule.

Venn diagram: 'Some A are B' requires overlap; 'No A are B' requires disjoint circles.

Coding-decoding: map letter shifts (+1, −2) or reverse alphabet (A↔Z) systematically.

Blood relations: draw a family tree with gender and generation markers; do not assume gender from role names.

Mean = sum ÷ count; median = middle value of ordered data; mode = most frequent value.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; percentage points measure the difference between two percentages.

Weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight; it is required when group sizes differ.

Pie chart sector angle = (category value ÷ total) × 360°.

CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1/n) − 1, where n is the number of periods.

In tables, check units, totals, and whether values are absolute numbers or percentages before calculating.

Correlation does not imply causation; a third variable may explain both observed trends.

Index number = (current value ÷ base value) × 100, with the base period set equal to 100.

The United Nations was founded in 1945 and has 193 member states; its headquarters is in New York.

UN Security Council permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015 with a target year of 2030.

The Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 and is the longest written national constitution.

Fundamental Rights in India are in Part III; the Right to Constitutional Remedies is Article 32.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System; the Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean.

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level; deflation is a sustained fall.

GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country in a period.

The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank; the repo rate is the rate at which it lends to commercial banks.

Prioritise immediate risk to life and physical safety over administrative tasks.

Use only the minimum force necessary and proportionate to the threat; stop when resistance ends.

Record decisions, times, actions, and witnesses contemporaneously to support accountability.

Escalate when a situation exceeds your authority, competence, or available resources.

Separate the person from the behaviour; gather facts and listen before judging.

In community disputes, identify all parties, obtain accounts from both sides, and seek a lawful resolution.

Confidential information is shared only on a need-to-know basis and for a legitimate purpose.

When procedure is unclear, follow the written rule and consult a supervisor before acting outside authority.

Integrity means honesty and consistency between stated values and actual conduct.

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or family interest could improperly influence official judgement.

Impartiality requires decisions based on relevant facts rather than favouritism or personal ties.

Confidentiality permits disclosure only for a legitimate purpose and only to those who need the information.

Accountability means accepting responsibility for actions, decisions, and their consequences.

Community awareness involves understanding local needs and involving residents in policing priorities.

Cultural sensitivity means respecting differences in language, religion, custom, and social norms.

Whistleblowing is the reporting of wrongdoing through authorised channels to prevent harm.

Procedural fairness rests on voice, neutrality, respect, and trustworthy motives.

In analogy questions, classify the link first: synonym, antonym, part-to-whole, cause-effect, function, or degree; the same link must hold in both pairs.

Subject-verb agreement: a singular subject takes a singular verb; phrases between subject and verb do not change number (The list of items is long).

Use 'fewer' with countable plural nouns and 'less' with uncountable nouns; 'amount' pairs with uncountable nouns and 'number' with countable nouns.

'Who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form; test by substituting he/him (Who called? Whom did you call?).

A semicolon joins two independent clauses; a colon introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.

A modifier must sit next to the word it describes; a dangling modifier has no logical noun to attach to.

Parallel structure requires items in a list or comparison to share the same grammatical form.

Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; successive changes multiply as (1+a)(1+b) − 1.

Average = sum ÷ count; combined groups use weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight.

Speed = distance ÷ time; for equal distances at speeds x and y, average speed = 2xy ÷ (x+y).

Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100; compound amount = P(1 + R/100)^T.

Combined work rate = sum of individual rates; time together = 1 ÷ (1/a + 1/b).

Ratio scaling: if a:b = 3:4, represent the quantities as 3x and 4x and keep units consistent.

Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total equally likely outcomes; P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A and B).

Profit% = profit ÷ cost price × 100; discount% is calculated on the marked price.

Valid syllogism: if All A are B and All B are C, then All A are C.

Contrapositive is equivalent: If P then Q implies If not Q then not P; converse and inverse are not equivalent.

Denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent are invalid argument forms.

Number series: check consecutive differences first, then ratios, then alternating, prime, or square patterns.

Seating arrangement: fix one person, draw positions, and apply left/right relative to each person's facing direction.

Odd-one-out: test category, function, material, or shared property; the outlier fails the common rule.

Venn diagram: 'Some A are B' requires overlap; 'No A are B' requires disjoint circles.

Coding-decoding: map letter shifts (+1, −2) or reverse alphabet (A↔Z) systematically.

Mean = sum ÷ count; median = middle value of ordered data; mode = most frequent value.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; percentage points measure the difference between two percentages.

Weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight; it is required when group sizes differ.

Pie chart sector angle = (category value ÷ total) × 360°.

CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1/n) − 1, where n is the number of periods.

In tables, check units, totals, and whether values are absolute numbers or percentages before calculating.

Correlation does not imply causation; a third variable may explain both observed trends.

Index number = (current value ÷ base value) × 100, with the base period set equal to 100.

The United Nations was founded in 1945 and has 193 member states; its headquarters is in New York.

UN Security Council permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015 with a target year of 2030.

The Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 and is the longest written national constitution.

Fundamental Rights in India are in Part III; the Right to Constitutional Remedies is Article 32.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System; the Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean.

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level; deflation is a sustained fall.

GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country in a period.

The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank; the repo rate is the rate at which it lends to commercial banks.

Prioritise immediate risk to life and physical safety over administrative tasks.

Use only the minimum force necessary and proportionate to the threat; stop when resistance ends.

Record decisions, times, actions, and witnesses contemporaneously to support accountability.

Escalate when a situation exceeds your authority, competence, or available resources.

Separate the person from the behaviour; gather facts and listen before judging.

In community disputes, identify all parties, obtain accounts from both sides, and seek a lawful resolution.

Confidential information is shared only on a need-to-know basis and for a legitimate purpose.

When procedure is unclear, follow the written rule and consult a supervisor before acting outside authority.

Integrity means honesty and consistency between stated values and actual conduct.

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or family interest could improperly influence official judgement.

Impartiality requires decisions based on relevant facts rather than favouritism or personal ties.

Confidentiality permits disclosure only for a legitimate purpose and only to those who need the information.

Accountability means accepting responsibility for actions, decisions, and their consequences.

Community awareness involves understanding local needs and involving residents in policing priorities.

Cultural sensitivity means respecting differences in language, religion, custom, and social norms.

Whistleblowing is the reporting of wrongdoing through authorised channels to prevent harm.

In analogy questions, classify the link first: synonym, antonym, part-to-whole, cause-effect, function, or degree; the same link must hold in both pairs.

Subject-verb agreement: a singular subject takes a singular verb; phrases between subject and verb do not change number (The list of items is long).

Use 'fewer' with countable plural nouns and 'less' with uncountable nouns; 'amount' pairs with uncountable nouns and 'number' with countable nouns.

'Who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form; test by substituting he/him (Who called? Whom did you call?).

A semicolon joins two independent clauses; a colon introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.

A modifier must sit next to the word it describes; a dangling modifier has no logical noun to attach to.

Parallel structure requires items in a list or comparison to share the same grammatical form.

Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; successive changes multiply as (1+a)(1+b) − 1.

Average = sum ÷ count; combined groups use weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight.

Speed = distance ÷ time; for equal distances at speeds x and y, average speed = 2xy ÷ (x+y).

Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100; compound amount = P(1 + R/100)^T.

Combined work rate = sum of individual rates; time together = 1 ÷ (1/a + 1/b).

Ratio scaling: if a:b = 3:4, represent the quantities as 3x and 4x and keep units consistent.

Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total equally likely outcomes; P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A and B).

Profit% = profit ÷ cost price × 100; discount% is calculated on the marked price.

Valid syllogism: if All A are B and All B are C, then All A are C.

Contrapositive is equivalent: If P then Q implies If not Q then not P; converse and inverse are not equivalent.

Denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent are invalid argument forms.

Number series: check consecutive differences first, then ratios, then alternating, prime, or square patterns.

Seating arrangement: fix one person, draw positions, and apply left/right relative to each person's facing direction.

Odd-one-out: test category, function, material, or shared property; the outlier fails the common rule.

Venn diagram: 'Some A are B' requires overlap; 'No A are B' requires disjoint circles.

Coding-decoding: map letter shifts (+1, −2) or reverse alphabet (A↔Z) systematically.

Mean = sum ÷ count; median = middle value of ordered data; mode = most frequent value.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; percentage points measure the difference between two percentages.

Weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight; it is required when group sizes differ.

Pie chart sector angle = (category value ÷ total) × 360°.

CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1/n) − 1, where n is the number of periods.

In tables, check units, totals, and whether values are absolute numbers or percentages before calculating.

Correlation does not imply causation; a third variable may explain both observed trends.

Index number = (current value ÷ base value) × 100, with the base period set equal to 100.

The United Nations was founded in 1945 and has 193 member states; its headquarters is in New York.

UN Security Council permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015 with a target year of 2030.

The Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 and is the longest written national constitution.

Fundamental Rights in India are in Part III; the Right to Constitutional Remedies is Article 32.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System; the Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean.

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level; deflation is a sustained fall.

GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country in a period.

The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank; the repo rate is the rate at which it lends to commercial banks.

Prioritise immediate risk to life and physical safety over administrative tasks.

Use only the minimum force necessary and proportionate to the threat; stop when resistance ends.

Record decisions, times, actions, and witnesses contemporaneously to support accountability.

Escalate when a situation exceeds your authority, competence, or available resources.

Separate the person from the behaviour; gather facts and listen before judging.

In community disputes, identify all parties, obtain accounts from both sides, and seek a lawful resolution.

Confidential information is shared only on a need-to-know basis and for a legitimate purpose.

When procedure is unclear, follow the written rule and consult a supervisor before acting outside authority.

Integrity means honesty and consistency between stated values and actual conduct.

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or family interest could improperly influence official judgement.

Impartiality requires decisions based on relevant facts rather than favouritism or personal ties.

Confidentiality permits disclosure only for a legitimate purpose and only to those who need the information.

Accountability means accepting responsibility for actions, decisions, and their consequences.

Community awareness involves understanding local needs and involving residents in policing priorities.

Cultural sensitivity means respecting differences in language, religion, custom, and social norms.

Whistleblowing is the reporting of wrongdoing through authorised channels to prevent harm.

In analogy questions, classify the link first: synonym, antonym, part-to-whole, cause-effect, function, or degree; the same link must hold in both pairs.

Subject-verb agreement: a singular subject takes a singular verb; phrases between subject and verb do not change number (The list of items is long).

Use 'fewer' with countable plural nouns and 'less' with uncountable nouns; 'amount' pairs with uncountable nouns and 'number' with countable nouns.

'Who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form; test by substituting he/him (Who called? Whom did you call?).

A semicolon joins two independent clauses; a colon introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.

A modifier must sit next to the word it describes; a dangling modifier has no logical noun to attach to.

Parallel structure requires items in a list or comparison to share the same grammatical form.

Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; successive changes multiply as (1+a)(1+b) − 1.

Average = sum ÷ count; combined groups use weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight.

Speed = distance ÷ time; for equal distances at speeds x and y, average speed = 2xy ÷ (x+y).

Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100; compound amount = P(1 + R/100)^T.

Combined work rate = sum of individual rates; time together = 1 ÷ (1/a + 1/b).

Ratio scaling: if a:b = 3:4, represent the quantities as 3x and 4x and keep units consistent.

Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total equally likely outcomes; P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A and B).

Profit% = profit ÷ cost price × 100; discount% is calculated on the marked price.

Valid syllogism: if All A are B and All B are C, then All A are C.

Contrapositive is equivalent: If P then Q implies If not Q then not P; converse and inverse are not equivalent.

Denying the antecedent and affirming the consequent are invalid argument forms.

Number series: check consecutive differences first, then ratios, then alternating, prime, or square patterns.

Seating arrangement: fix one person, draw positions, and apply left/right relative to each person's facing direction.

Odd-one-out: test category, function, material, or shared property; the outlier fails the common rule.

Venn diagram: 'Some A are B' requires overlap; 'No A are B' requires disjoint circles.

Coding-decoding: map letter shifts (+1, −2) or reverse alphabet (A↔Z) systematically.

Mean = sum ÷ count; median = middle value of ordered data; mode = most frequent value.

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100; percentage points measure the difference between two percentages.

Weighted average = Σ(weight × value) ÷ Σweight; it is required when group sizes differ.

Pie chart sector angle = (category value ÷ total) × 360°.

CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1/n) − 1, where n is the number of periods.

In tables, check units, totals, and whether values are absolute numbers or percentages before calculating.

Correlation does not imply causation; a third variable may explain both observed trends.

Index number = (current value ÷ base value) × 100, with the base period set equal to 100.

The United Nations was founded in 1945 and has 193 member states; its headquarters is in New York.

UN Security Council permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015 with a target year of 2030.

The Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 and is the longest written national constitution.

Fundamental Rights in India are in Part III; the Right to Constitutional Remedies is Article 32.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System; the Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean.

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level; deflation is a sustained fall.

GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country in a period.

The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank; the repo rate is the rate at which it lends to commercial banks.

Prioritise immediate risk to life and physical safety over administrative tasks.

Use only the minimum force necessary and proportionate to the threat; stop when resistance ends.

Record decisions, times, actions, and witnesses contemporaneously to support accountability.

Escalate when a situation exceeds your authority, competence, or available resources.

Separate the person from the behaviour; gather facts and listen before judging.

In community disputes, identify all parties, obtain accounts from both sides, and seek a lawful resolution.

Confidential information is shared only on a need-to-know basis and for a legitimate purpose.

When procedure is unclear, follow the written rule and consult a supervisor before acting outside authority.

Integrity means honesty and consistency between stated values and actual conduct.

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or family interest could improperly influence official judgement.

Impartiality requires decisions based on relevant facts rather than favouritism or personal ties.

Confidentiality permits disclosure only for a legitimate purpose and only to those who need the information.

Accountability means accepting responsibility for actions, decisions, and their consequences.

Community awareness involves understanding local needs and involving residents in policing priorities.

Cultural sensitivity means respecting differences in language, religion, custom, and social norms.

Whistleblowing is the reporting of wrongdoing through authorised channels to prevent harm.