[HND, Degree, Masters] Ghana Police Service Aptitude Test

Are you preparing for the Ghana Police Service Aptitude Test? This specialized practice guide is designed specifically for Category B applicants (HND, Degree, and Master’s holders). With the official AI-proctored online exam scheduled for February 14th, now is the time to refine your skills. Review these sample questions carefully, as they closely mirror the format and content you will encounter on exam day.

It is better to prepare than to regret failing.

Note: This is strictly for CATEGORY B applicants – HND/DEGREE/MASTERS.

Ghana Police Service Aptitude Test for HND, Degree, Masters Applicants

Instructions:
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct option A – D.

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Section A: English Language

1. Choose the word nearest in meaning to vigilant.
   A. Careless
   B. Watchful
   C. Lazy
   D. Weak

2. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
   A. The accused were found guilty.
   B. The accused was found guilty.
   C. The accused have found guilty.
   D. The accused is found guilty.

3. Opposite of hostile is:
   A. Angry
   B. Friendly
   C. Violent
   D. Rough

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4. Choose the correct word:
   He was charged _____ robbery.
   A. for
   B. with
   C. of
   D. on

5. Correct spelling:
   A. Judgement
   B. Judgment
   C. Judgeement
   D. Judgemant

6. Choose the correct sentence.
   A. Neither of the officers were present.
   B. Neither of the officers was present.
   C. Neither officers was present.
   D. Neither officer were present.

7. Meaning of comply:
   A. Refuse
   B. Argue
   C. Obey
   D. Delay

8. Choose the correct word:
   The suspect was _____ immediately.
   A. arrest
   B. arrested
   C. arresting
   D. arrests

9. Choose the best sentence.
   A. The team arrived early yesterday.
   B. Yesterday the team arrived early.
   C. The team early arrived yesterday.
   D. Early the team arrived yesterday.

10. Plural of datum:
    A. Datums
    B. Data
    C. Dates
    D. Datus

11. Choose the word nearest in meaning to brief.
    A. Long
    B. Short
    C. Slow
    D. Weak

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12. Choose the correct sentence.
    A. He don’t understand the rule.
    B. He didn’t understood the rule.
    C. He didn’t understand the rule.
    D. He doesn’t understood the rule.

13. Opposite of illegal:
    A. Wrong
    B. Lawful
    C. Unfair
    D. False

14. Choose the correct punctuation.
    A. Yes I agree completely.
    B. Yes; I agree completely.
    C. Yes, I agree completely.
    D. Yes I, agree completely.

15. Meaning of integrity:
    A. Strength
    B. Wealth
    C. Honesty
    D. Speed

16. Correct spelling:
    A. Priviledge
    B. Privilege
    C. Privelege
    D. Privillage

17. Choose the correct word:
    The evidence was _____ presented.
    A. clear
    B. clearly
    C. clearness
    D. clearer

18. Choose the correct sentence.
    A. Each recruit have a number.
    B. Each recruit has a number.
    C. Each recruits have numbers.
    D. Each recruits has number.

19. Opposite of advance:
    A. Proceed
    B. Improve
    C. Retreat
    D. Continue

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20. Meaning of the proverb “Prevention is better than cure”:
    A. Treatment is costly
    B. Avoid problems early
    C. Medicine is important
    D. Doctors are needed

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Section B: Mathematics

21. 20% of 250 =
    A. 25
    B. 40
    C. 50
    D. 60

22. Simplify: ¾ − ¼
    A. ¼
    B. ½
    C. ¾
    D. 1

23. Solve: 6x = 48
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 9

24. LCM of 10 and 15:
    A. 15
    B. 20
    C. 30
    D. 60

25. Next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___
    A. 45
    B. 60
    C. 80
    D. 100

26. Convert 0.25 to a fraction.
    A. 1/2
    B. 1/3
    C. 1/4
    D. 3/4

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27. A man earns GH₵600 in 5 days. Daily earning is:
    A. GH₵100
    B. GH₵110
    C. GH₵120
    D. GH₵150

28. Perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If length is 20 cm, width is:
    A. 5 cm
    B. 10 cm
    C. 15 cm
    D. 20 cm

29. Average of 4, 6, 10:
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 9

30. 18 is what percent of 90?
    A. 10%
    B. 15%
    C. 20%
    D. 25%

31. Solve: 16 ÷ 4 × 2
    A. 2
    B. 4
    C. 8
    D. 16

32. Square root of 81:
    A. 7
    B. 8
    C. 9
    D. 10

33. If 8 men do a job in 6 days, how long for 4 men?
    A. 6 days
    B. 8 days
    C. 10 days
    D. 12 days

34. 3 hours 30 minutes equals:
    A. 3.3 hours
    B. 3.5 hours
    C. 3.6 hours
    D. 4 hours

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35. Find x: x − 12 = 18
    A. 6
    B. 18
    C. 24
    D. 30

36. Which is NOT a prime number?
    A. 11
    B. 13
    C. 17
    D. 21

37. Simplify: 10/20
    A. 1/4
    B. 1/3
    C. 1/2
    D. 2/3

38. Next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___
    A. 18
    B. 24
    C. 32
    D. 64

39. Distance = Speed × Time. If speed is 50 km/h for 3 hours:
    A. 120 km
    B. 140 km
    C. 150 km
    D. 180 km

40. HCF of 16 and 24:
    A. 4
    B. 6
    C. 8
    D. 12

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Section C: General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning

41. Ghana Police Service is headed by the:
    A. Minister of Interior
    B. Inspector-General of Police
    C. Chief Justice
    D. Police Council

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42. Ghana has how many regions?
    A. 10
    B. 14
    C. 16
    D. 18

43. The national anthem of Ghana was written by:
    A. Ephraim Amu
    B. Philip Gbeho
    C. J.B. Danquah
    D. Kwame Nkrumah

44. Which is NOT a function of the police?
    A. Crime prevention
    B. Law enforcement
    C. Law making
    D. Public safety

45. Police emergency number in Ghana:
    A. 191
    B. 911
    C. 999
    D. 112

46. Odd one out:
    A. Court
    B. Judge
    C. Lawyer
    D. Accused

47. Finger is to Hand as Toe is to:
    A. Arm
    B. Leg
    C. Foot
    D. Knee

48. All officers wear uniform. Ama is an officer. Ama:
    A. Is senior
    B. Wears uniform
    C. Is armed
    D. Is tall

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49. Next letter: B, D, F, H, ___
    A. I
    B. J
    C. K
    D. L

50. Which number is even?
    A. 7
    B. 9
    C. 11
    D. 12

51. The Fourth Republic began in:
    A. 1981
    B. 1990
    C. 1992
    D. 1996

52. Ghana’s coat of arms has how many stars?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

53. If today is Friday, what day will it be after 21 days?
    A. Friday
    B. Saturday
    C. Sunday
    D. Monday

54. Arrest is opposite of:
    A. Detain
    B. Confine
    C. Release
    D. Restrain

55. Which is a security agency?
    A. Ghana Education Service
    B. Electricity Company of Ghana
    C. Ghana Immigration Service
    D. Driver and Vehicle License Authority

56. Book : Read :: Food : ?
    A. Cook
    B. Eat
    C. Buy
    D. Serve

57. Which shape has four equal sides?
    A. Rectangle
    B. Triangle
    C. Square
    D. Circle

58. Some suspects are innocent. All innocent people deserve justice. Therefore:
    A. All suspects deserve justice
    B. Some suspects deserve justice
    C. No suspect deserves justice
    D. Only innocent deserve justice

59. Ghana’s currency is the:
    A. Dollar
    B. Pound
    C. Cedi
    D. Franc

60. Complete the series:
    1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ___
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 10

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ANSWER KEY (Horizontal, Numbered)

1.B 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.B

11.B 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.B

21.C 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.C 26.C 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.C

31.C 32.C 33.D 34.B 35.C 36.D 37.C 38.C 39.C 40.C

41.B 42.C 43.B 44.C 45.D 46.A 47.C 48.B 49.B 50.D

51.C 52.C 53.A 54.C 55.C 56.B 57.C 58.B 59.C 60.C