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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body prepares the question papers and conducts the preliminary and main written examinations for recruitment of constables in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission
  2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission wing of the State Police Academy
  3. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
  4. Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) Correct answer.

Explanation

Recruitment to police constable posts in Andhra Pradesh is handled by the Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board, which issues notifications, conducts the written tests and physical measurements and efficiency tests. The APPSC recruits for other state civil services, while the State Election Commission conducts local body elections.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the context of Indian polity, which Article of the Constitution provides for the constitution of a State Public Service Commission?

  1. Article 315 Correct answer.
  2. Article 312
  3. Article 324
  4. Article 356

Explanation

Article 315 of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State. Article 312 deals with the creation of All India Services, Article 324 with the Election Commission, and Article 356 with President's rule.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Godavari river, the second longest river in India, flows through which of the following Andhra Pradesh districts before entering the sea?

  1. Srikakulam
  2. East Godavari Correct answer.
  3. Anantapur
  4. Kurnool

Explanation

The Godavari enters Andhra Pradesh and flows through the Konaseema delta region of the erstwhile East Godavari district before draining into the Bay of Bengal near Antarvedi. Anantapur and Kurnool lie in the Rayalaseema region and are not on the Godavari's course.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Who was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after the state was formed in 1956?

  1. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
  2. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Correct answer.
  3. Tanguturi Prakasam
  4. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao

Explanation

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the first Chief Minister of the newly formed Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and later served as Speaker of the Lok Sabha and as President of India. Tanguturi Prakasam had headed the earlier Andhra State, and Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the last Chief Minister of Hyderabad State.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which fundamental right is described by Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Right to Life and Personal Liberty
  2. Right to Freedom of Religion
  3. Right to Constitutional Remedies Correct answer.
  4. Right to Equality

Explanation

Dr Ambedkar described Article 32, the Right to Constitutional Remedies, as the heart and soul of the Constitution because it allows citizens to move the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of fundamental rights. The other rights listed are substantive rights whose protection ultimately depends on this remedial provision.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Indian Police Service is an All India Service created under which provision of the Constitution?

  1. Article 320
  2. Article 311
  3. Article 323A
  4. Article 312 Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 312 empowers Parliament to create All India Services common to the Union and the States, and the IPS is one such service. Article 311 governs dismissal and removal of civil servants, Article 320 lists the functions of Public Service Commissions, and Article 323A deals with administrative tribunals.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following best describes the offence of criminal trespass?

  1. Occupying a rented house beyond the lease period without paying rent
  2. Entering into or remaining upon property with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy the person in possession Correct answer.
  3. Entering property with the owner's oral permission but later refusing to leave
  4. Entering any public place after sunset without a permit

Explanation

Criminal trespass requires entry into or unlawful remaining upon property with one of the specified intents: to commit an offence, or to intimidate, insult or annoy the person in possession. Mere breach of a lease or entry with consent lacks the required criminal intent.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission was constituted under which Act?

  1. Right to Information Act, 2005
  2. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
  3. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
  4. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commissions. The other statutes deal with atrocity prevention, free legal aid and access to information respectively.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Indian Ocean Dipole refers to which of the following?

  1. The movement of tectonic plates beneath the Indian Ocean
  2. The periodic warming of the central Pacific Ocean
  3. A difference in sea-surface temperatures between the western and eastern tropical Indian Ocean Correct answer.
  4. A seasonal reversal of monsoon winds over the Arabian Sea

Explanation

The Indian Ocean Dipole is an irregular oscillation in which sea-surface temperatures alternate between warmer-than-normal in the western tropical Indian Ocean and cooler conditions in the east, and vice versa. A positive dipole is associated with stronger monsoon rainfall over India.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the criminal justice process after a First Information Report is registered?

  1. Charge sheet, investigation, trial, cognizance by magistrate
  2. Cognizance by magistrate, investigation, charge sheet, trial
  3. Trial, investigation, cognizance by magistrate, charge sheet
  4. Investigation, charge sheet, cognizance by magistrate, trial Correct answer.

Explanation

After an FIR is registered the police investigate, and on completion they file a charge sheet or final report; the magistrate then takes cognizance and the case proceeds to trial. Investigation must precede the charge sheet, and cognizance follows the filing of the report.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a classical language recognised by the Government of India that is closely associated with Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Odia
  2. Telugu Correct answer.
  3. Konkani
  4. Tulu

Explanation

Telugu was granted classical language status by the Union Cabinet in 2024, joining languages such as Tamil and Sanskrit. Tulu, Konkani and Odia are recognised languages but were not classified as classical in that decision.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following districts of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Visakhapatnam
  2. Prakasam Correct answer.
  3. Nellore
  4. Krishna

Explanation

The Tropic of Cancer crosses Andhra Pradesh roughly through the Prakasam district near the coast, passing close to the town of Ongole. The other districts listed lie north or south of this line of latitude.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains why the Governor of a State is described as a nominal executive while the Chief Minister is the real executive?

  1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the President of India
  2. The Governor has no role in the appointment of the Chief Minister
  3. The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister in most matters Correct answer.
  4. The Governor is elected directly by the people but does not attend cabinet meetings

Explanation

Under the parliamentary system adopted by the Constitution, the Governor is the constitutional head who normally acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, making the Chief Minister the real executive. The Governor retains discretion in limited situations such as choosing a Chief Minister in a hung assembly.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the Krishna river is correct?

  1. It originates in the Eastern Ghats and joins the Godavari
  2. It rises in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar and flows east into the Bay of Bengal Correct answer.
  3. It rises in the Satpura range and flows west into the Arabian Sea
  4. It originates in Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation

The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats and flows eastwards across the Deccan plateau through Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. Its major tributaries include the Tungabhadra, Bhima and Koyna.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A police officer arrests a person without a warrant. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following is a mandatory requirement?

  1. The arrested person must be produced before the Superintendent of Police within 24 hours
  2. The arrested person must be released on bail by the police within 12 hours
  3. The arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, excluding journey time Correct answer.
  4. The arrested person must be kept in custody for at least 48 hours before being produced before a magistrate

Explanation

The Constitution as well as the criminal procedure law require that an arrested person be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey. Detention beyond this period without judicial authorisation is illegal.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The National Disaster Management Authority of India is chaired by which of the following?

  1. The Prime Minister Correct answer.
  2. The Union Home Minister
  3. The Cabinet Secretary
  4. The President of India

Explanation

Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority. The Union Home Minister is not its chair, though the Ministry of Home Affairs handles disaster management administratively.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the term 'zero FIR' in Indian criminal procedure?

  1. An FIR registered at any police station irrespective of jurisdiction and later transferred to the competent station Correct answer.
  2. An FIR registered only when the value of property involved is nil
  3. An FIR registered only for offences punishable with death
  4. An FIR that is cancelled by the magistrate before investigation begins

Explanation

A zero FIR allows a police station to register a cognizable offence even if the place of occurrence lies outside its jurisdiction, after which the case is transferred to the police station having jurisdiction. This ensures that no delay occurs in registering a genuine complaint.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a key feature of the Andhra Pradesh government's e-governance initiative for delivery of citizen services at the village level?

  1. Mandal Parishad Development Offices
  2. Gram Panchayat Banks
  3. District Rural Development Agencies
  4. Village and Ward Secretariats Correct answer.

Explanation

Andhra Pradesh established Village and Ward Secretariats to deliver a wide range of government services at the doorstep of citizens through dedicated secretariat staff. The other bodies are older administrative or credit institutions with different functions.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the largest river island in India, formed by the Brahmaputra?

  1. Munroe Island
  2. Srirangapatna
  3. Divar
  4. Majuli Correct answer.

Explanation

Majuli in Assam is recognised as the largest river island in India, formed by the Brahmaputra and its distributaries. Divar and Munroe Island are in Goa and Kerala respectively, and Srirangapatna is an island in the Kaveri river.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Preamble to the Constitution of India was amended by which constitutional amendment, and what word was added?

  1. The 52nd Amendment, which added the word 'integrity'
  2. The 44th Amendment, which added the word 'federal'
  3. The 24th Amendment, which added the word 'sovereign'
  4. The 42nd Amendment, which added the words 'socialist' and 'secular' Correct answer.

Explanation

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 amended the Preamble to add the words 'socialist' and 'secular' and changed 'sovereign democratic republic' to 'sovereign socialist secular democratic republic'. The word 'integrity' was also added to the Preamble by the same amendment.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct order of the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system as envisaged in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?

  1. Gram Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti
  2. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad Correct answer.
  3. Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad, Gram Panchayat
  4. Zilla Parishad, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti

Explanation

The 73rd Amendment provides for a three-tier structure consisting of the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate block level and the Zilla Parishad at the district level. States with a population below twenty lakh may opt not to constitute the intermediate tier.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the doctrine of 'basic structure' as applied by the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Only the President may propose amendments to fundamental rights
  2. Parliament may amend the Constitution only with the prior approval of the Supreme Court
  3. Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution but cannot destroy its essential features Correct answer.
  4. The Constitution cannot be amended at all after its commencement

Explanation

The basic structure doctrine, laid down in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, holds that Parliament's amending power is wide but cannot be used to damage or destroy the essential features of the Constitution. Features such as judicial review, secularism and free and fair elections have been treated as part of this basic structure.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A police officer receives credible information of a cognizable offence but the complainant insists on filing the complaint at a different police station. Which action is legally most appropriate?

  1. Wait for a written order from the magistrate before registering any information
  2. Register the FIR and forward it to the station having jurisdiction for investigation Correct answer.
  3. Register a non-cognizable report and close the matter
  4. Refuse to act and direct the complainant to the other station

Explanation

When information discloses a cognizable offence, the officer must register an FIR; if the place of occurrence lies outside the station's jurisdiction, the case is transferred to the competent station. Refusing to register merely because the complainant mentions another station would defeat the purpose of zero FIR.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following pairs of Indian classical dance forms and their states of origin is correctly matched?

  1. Bharatanatyam and Odisha
  2. Kathakali and Tamil Nadu
  3. Odissi and West Bengal
  4. Kuchipudi and Andhra Pradesh Correct answer.

Explanation

Kuchipudi originated in the Krishna district region of Andhra Pradesh and is the state's classical dance form. Kathakali belongs to Kerala, Odissi to Odisha and Bharatanatyam to Tamil Nadu.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta in Andhra Pradesh is most accurate?

  1. The Lokayukta can investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries but cannot prosecute without the sanction of the competent authority Correct answer.
  2. The Lokayukta has jurisdiction only over private companies
  3. The Lokayukta can try corruption cases and impose imprisonment
  4. The Lokayukta can directly dismiss a public servant found guilty of corruption

Explanation

The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman that investigates complaints against public functionaries and recommends action, but prosecution requires sanction from the competent authority. It does not have the power to dismiss officials or to try and punish offenders itself.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Andhra Pradesh Police is primarily governed by which legislation, which replaced the earlier Madras District Police Act and other state laws?

  1. The Police Act, 1949
  2. The Andhra Pradesh Police Act, 1990
  3. The Andhra Pradesh Police Act, 2007 Correct answer.
  4. The Indian Police Act, 1861

Explanation

The Andhra Pradesh Police Act, 2007 was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the police in the state, replacing the Madras District Police Act, 1859, and other laws. The Indian Police Act, 1861, was the colonial-era law that the 2007 Act largely superseded for Andhra Pradesh. The 1990 and 1949 options are not the governing statutes.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following is the maximum period for which a person can be detained in police custody during investigation, excluding the period of judicial custody?

  1. 90 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 15 days Correct answer.
  4. 30 days

Explanation

The BNSS, 2023, like the former CrPC, limits police custody during investigation to a maximum of 15 days, which must be within the first 40 or 60 days of the total detention period. This period excludes any time spent in judicial custody. The longer periods apply to the total period of detention, not to police custody alone.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) is chaired by which of the following?

  1. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh
  2. The Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
  3. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Correct answer.
  4. The Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the State Disaster Management Authority is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Governor is not the chair, and the Chief Secretary serves as the chief executive officer or a member. The DGP is not the chair of the SDMA.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the term 'cognizable offence' under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

  1. An offence for which a police officer requires a warrant to arrest
  2. An offence for which a police officer may arrest without warrant and investigate without magistrate's order Correct answer.
  3. An offence that can only be tried by a Sessions Court
  4. An offence that is compoundable without court permission

Explanation

A cognizable offence is defined as one for which a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or any other law, arrest without a warrant. It also allows the police to investigate without the order of a magistrate. Non-cognizable offences require a warrant or magistrate's order for investigation.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'zero FIR' concept in Indian criminal procedure allows which of the following?

  1. An FIR to be registered at any police station irrespective of jurisdiction, then transferred to the appropriate station Correct answer.
  2. An FIR to be registered only for non-cognizable offences
  3. An FIR to be registered only after the magistrate's permission
  4. An FIR to be filed anonymously without any complainant details

Explanation

A zero FIR is registered when the police station receiving the complaint does not have territorial jurisdiction; it is assigned number '0' and later transferred to the competent police station. This ensures that no time is lost in registering a cognizable offence. It does not require prior magistrate permission or anonymity.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the criminal justice process after a First Information Report (FIR) is registered for a cognizable offence?

  1. Investigation, arrest (if needed), charge sheet, trial, judgment Correct answer.
  2. Trial, investigation, charge sheet, arrest, judgment
  3. Arrest, trial, investigation, charge sheet, judgment
  4. Charge sheet, investigation, arrest, trial, judgment

Explanation

After an FIR, the police investigate, may arrest the accused if necessary, file a charge sheet on completion, and then the trial proceeds to judgment. Investigation precedes the charge sheet, and trial follows the charge sheet. The other sequences place trial or charge sheet before investigation, which is incorrect.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to which of the following?

  1. A warm ocean current in the Pacific Ocean
  2. A periodic reversal of monsoon winds
  3. A difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean Correct answer.
  4. A phenomenon of coral bleaching in the Indian Ocean

Explanation

The Indian Ocean Dipole is an irregular oscillation of sea surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer and colder than the eastern part. A positive IOD can enhance monsoon rainfall over India. It is not a wind reversal or a Pacific current.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the constitutional position of the Director General of Police in Andhra Pradesh with respect to the state government?

  1. The DGP is elected by the state legislature for a fixed term of five years.
  2. The DGP is the head of the state police force and functions under the general control and supervision of the state government. Correct answer.
  3. The DGP is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and is answerable only to the judiciary.
  4. The DGP is appointed by the Chief Minister and reports directly to the Chief Minister's office alone.

Explanation

Police is a state subject under the Constitution, and the state police force is headed by the DGP, who exercises command while remaining subordinate to the elected state government through the Home Department. Appointment and tenure issues are governed by statutory rules and Supreme Court directions, not by election or judicial appointment.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A person in Andhra Pradesh wants to complain about maladministration by a state government official. Which body is the correct forum to approach for such a grievance?

  1. The Central Vigilance Commission
  2. The Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta Correct answer.
  3. The Union Public Service Commission
  4. The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission

Explanation

The Lokayukta is the state-level anti-corruption and maladministration ombudsman established under state legislation, and it inquires into complaints against public functionaries of the state. The other bodies deal with central vigilance, recruitment to central services, and conduct of elections respectively.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Godavari river rises in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and drains a large part of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the sea. Which of the following statements about the Godavari is correct?

  1. It is a tributary of the Krishna and joins it near Vijayawada.
  2. It originates in the Aravalli range and flows westward through Gujarat.
  3. It is the shortest major river of peninsular India and joins the Arabian Sea near Mumbai.
  4. It is the longest river of peninsular India and forms a large delta on the Bay of Bengal coast. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Godavari is the longest peninsular river, rising near Nashik in Maharashtra and flowing east across the Deccan to form a wide delta in Andhra Pradesh on the Bay of Bengal. Its tributaries include the Indravati, Pranhita and Sabari, and it is not a tributary of the Krishna.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a police officer may require a person to attend a police station for investigation. Which of the following correctly states the general rule on such attendance?

  1. Any person may be compelled to attend any police station in the district at any hour of the day or night.
  2. A person can be required to attend only at a station in the same police district and only during specified hours, with safeguards for women and children. Correct answer.
  3. The requirement may be issued only by a Magistrate and never by a police officer.
  4. Only persons already arrested may be required to attend a police station for investigation.

Explanation

The Sanhita restricts the power to summon a person for investigation: attendance is generally required at a station in the same district and during prescribed hours, with special protections for women and children. This safeguards against harassment while preserving the investigating officer's ability to secure presence.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains the significance of Article 21 of the Constitution of India in police work?

  1. It deals only with the abolition of titles and does not affect police functioning.
  2. It protects life and personal liberty, and the Supreme Court has read procedural fairness, dignity and speedy trial into it. Correct answer.
  3. It confers on the police an absolute power to detain persons for preventive purposes without judicial check.
  4. It guarantees the right to property, which police must protect against private encroachment.

Explanation

Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law, and judicial interpretation has expanded this to include fair procedure, dignity, legal aid and speedy trial. These standards directly govern arrest, custody and investigation practices.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Andhra Pradesh government has promoted e-governance through citizen service delivery portals. Which of the following best describes the role of such a portal in a police-related service, such as applying for a character certificate?

  1. It transfers the power to issue certificates from the police to the State Election Commission.
  2. It allows online submission and tracking of the application while the police still conduct the prescribed verification before issue. Correct answer.
  3. It makes the certificate valid only within the district of issue and for a maximum of thirty days.
  4. It replaces the police verification process entirely so that no field enquiry is ever conducted.

Explanation

E-governance portals streamline citizen-facing processes such as application, fee payment and status tracking, but substantive police verification remains a statutory or administrative requirement. Digitisation changes the delivery channel, not the underlying verification duty or issuing authority.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A constable is asked to explain the constitutional relationship between the Union and the States in the context of policing. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

  1. Police is a concurrent subject, so both Parliament and state legislatures may legislate on the same police matters without any restriction.
  2. Police and public order are state subjects, but the Union may deploy central forces in a state with the state's consent or in situations covered by constitutional provisions. Correct answer.
  3. Public order is a Union subject, and state police forces act as agents of the Union Home Ministry in all matters.
  4. The Constitution does not allocate police powers at all, and each state is free to ignore Union directions entirely.

Explanation

Entries relating to police and public order fall in the State List, so the states maintain their own forces, while the Union can act through mechanisms such as central armed police forces with consent or under specific constitutional provisions. This division explains why policing is locally organised but can involve central assistance.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A police officer in Andhra Pradesh must decide whether a given offence is compoundable. Which of the following is the most accurate approach under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

  1. No offence may be compounded once an FIR has been registered.
  2. Compounding is decided solely by the investigating officer's discretion after considering the gravity of the offence.
  3. Every offence is compoundable if the victim agrees in writing before the police officer.
  4. Only offences listed in the statutory schedule as compoundable may be compounded, and some require the court's permission. Correct answer.

Explanation

Compounding is not a matter of free discretion: the Sanhita specifies which offences may be compounded, and for certain listed offences the permission of the court is required. Offences outside that list cannot be compounded by private agreement.

Question 41Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A police constable earns a basic pay of ₹24,000 per month and receives a dearness allowance equal to 12% of basic pay. What is the total monthly pay?

  1. ₹26,880 Correct answer.
  2. ₹28,800
  3. ₹2,880
  4. ₹26,400

Explanation

Dearness allowance equals 12% of ₹24,000, which is ₹2,880. Adding this to the basic pay gives ₹24,000 + ₹2,880 = ₹26,880 as the total monthly pay.

Question 42Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A constable's monthly salary is ₹30,000. He spends 40% on household expenses and saves 25% of the remainder. How much does he save each month?

  1. ₹3,000
  2. ₹4,500 Correct answer.
  3. ₹12,000
  4. ₹7,500

Explanation

Household expenses are 40% of ₹30,000 = ₹12,000, leaving ₹18,000. A saving of 25% of ₹18,000 is ₹4,500 per month.

Question 43Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A police jeep travels 84 km in 1 hour 24 minutes. What is its average speed in km/h?

  1. 56
  2. 63
  3. 60 Correct answer.
  4. 70

Explanation

1 hour 24 minutes equals 1.4 hours. Dividing distance by time gives 84 ÷ 1.4 = 60 km/h.

Question 44Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

Two police patrol vans start from the same point and travel in opposite directions at 45 km/h and 35 km/h. After how many hours will they be 240 km apart?

  1. 3 Correct answer.
  2. 6
  3. 2.5
  4. 4

Explanation

When moving in opposite directions, the relative speed is the sum, 45 + 35 = 80 km/h. The time to be 240 km apart is 240 ÷ 80 = 3 hours.

Question 45Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A constable can complete a verification report in 12 days, and a colleague can do the same work in 18 days. Working together, in how many days will they finish it?

  1. 9
  2. 7.2 Correct answer.
  3. 6
  4. 10

Explanation

Their one-day work rates are 1/12 and 1/18, which sum to 5/36. The time taken together is 36/5 = 7.2 days.

Question 46Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A police station has 15 constables and a stock of provisions for 40 days. If 5 more constables join, for how many days will the same stock last?

  1. 30 Correct answer.
  2. 35
  3. 27
  4. 32

Explanation

Total provision units equal 15 × 40 = 600 constable-days. With 20 constables, the stock lasts 600 ÷ 20 = 30 days.

Question 47Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A sum of ₹8,000 is invested at 10% simple interest per annum. What is the total amount after 3 years?

  1. ₹11,200
  2. ₹10,800
  3. ₹9,600
  4. ₹10,400 Correct answer.

Explanation

Simple interest is (P × R × T)/100 = (8000 × 10 × 3)/100 = ₹2,400. Adding this to the principal gives ₹10,400.

Question 48Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A police welfare fund of ₹12,000 grows at 10% compound interest per annum. What is the amount after 2 years?

  1. ₹15,000
  2. ₹14,400
  3. ₹14,520 Correct answer.
  4. ₹13,200

Explanation

The amount is P(1 + R/100)^T = 12000 × (1.1)^2 = 12000 × 1.21 = ₹14,520. Compound interest exceeds simple interest because interest earns interest in year two.

Question 49Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

A constable's daily allowance is increased in the ratio 3:5. If the original allowance was ₹240, what is the new allowance?

  1. ₹360
  2. ₹400 Correct answer.
  3. ₹420
  4. ₹480

Explanation

The ratio 3:5 means the new value is 5/3 of the original. So ₹240 × 5/3 = ₹400.

Question 50Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

In a police unit, the ratio of constables to head constables is 7:3. If there are 210 constables, how many head constables are there?

  1. 90 Correct answer.
  2. 63
  3. 100
  4. 70

Explanation

Each ratio part equals 210 ÷ 7 = 30 persons. The head constables correspond to 3 parts, so 3 × 30 = 90.