Number series · solved example
Find the next term: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
- 63Correct
- 62
- 64
- 59
Solution
Each term is double the previous plus one: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, and 31×2+1=63.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning for Maharashtra Police Constable
Maharashtra Police Constable sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (OMR, Marathi), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
25 questions25 marks4 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in Maharashtra Police Constable
The non-verbal and analytical reasoning that SSC and railway papers lean on: series, analogy, classification, coding and the figure-based questions. It rewards pattern recognition built through volume, so the return on drilling a lot of questions is unusually high here.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Intelligence & Reasoning is worth in each Maharashtra Police Constable stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination (OMR, Marathi) | 25 | 25 | — | 25% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for Maharashtra Police Constable
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Number and letter series, coding-decoding
- Blood relations, directions and ranking
- Analytical puzzles and syllogisms at matriculation-plus level
- Non-verbal and figure-based reasoning
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the Maharashtra Police Constable pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Analogy · solved example
Handcuffs : Arrest :: Helmet : ?
- ProtectionCorrect
- Speed
- Music
- Writing
Solution
Handcuffs are a tool used in arrest; a helmet is equipment used for protection (especially for motorcyclists or riot gear contexts).
Coding-decoding · solved example
If 'POLICE' is coded as 'QPMJDF', how is 'GUARD' coded using the same pattern?
- HVBSECorrect
- HVBRE
- GUBSE
- HUBSE
Solution
Each letter shifts one place forward: G→H, U→V, A→B, R→S, D→E. So GUARD becomes HVBSE.
Direction sense · solved example
Ravi walks 5 km north, then 12 km east. How far is he from the starting point?
- 13 kmCorrect
- 17 km
- 15 km
- 10 km
Solution
The path forms a right triangle with legs 5 km and 12 km. Distance from start = √(5²+12²) = √(25+144) = √169 = 13 km.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in Maharashtra Police Constable?
Maharashtra Police Constable 2024-25 cycle (Police Bharti 2025) sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (OMR, Marathi).
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in Maharashtra Police Constable?
No. The Maharashtra Police Constable written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every General Intelligence & Reasoning question you can.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for Maharashtra Police Constable?
The Maharashtra Police Constable syllabus lists Number and letter series, coding-decoding, Blood relations, directions and ranking, Analytical puzzles and syllogisms at matriculation-plus level, Non-verbal and figure-based reasoning. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Intelligence & Reasoning for Maharashtra Police Constable free?
Every General Intelligence & Reasoning question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the Maharashtra Police Constable mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.