UPSC Indian Police Service IPS

Practice the most important UPSC Indian Police Service IPS MCQs with answers and detailed explanations to improve your preparation.

Q1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the powers of the Police?

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Q2. The First Police Commission in India was set up in the year:

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Q3. Under which section of IPC is murder defined?

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Q4. The principle of “Natural Justice” means:

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Q5. The maximum age limit for IPS direct recruitment is:

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Q6. What is the meaning of “Habeas Corpus”?

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Q7. “Triple Talaq” was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in:

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Q8. Who appoints the Director General of Police in a state?

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Q9. The right to information is primarily governed by which Act?

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Q10. Which Article of Indian Constitution provides protection against arbitrary arrest and detention?

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Q11. Which police force is primarily responsible for tribal areas in India?

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Q12. The main objective of “Interpol” is:

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Q13. Which crime is covered under the Prevention of Corruption Act?

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Q14. “Ethics” primarily refers to:

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Q15. The “Right to Privacy” was declared a fundamental right under which Article?

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Q16. Police Act was enacted in India in the year:

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Q17. The Central Police Organisations come under:

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Q18. Which of the following is NOT a Police function?

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Q19. Which Article empowers states to organize police forces?

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Q20. Which is India’s oldest police training institute?

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Q21. The term “Ethics” and “Integrity” differ in that:

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Q22. The term “Corruption” primarily means:

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Q23. Which of the following is a key area of Police Psychology?

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Q24. The “Right to Fair Trial” is guaranteed under:

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Q25. Which Central Police Force was primarily responsible for counter-insurgency in the North-East?

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Q26. The “Police Commissionerate System” is mainly adopted in:

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Q27. The Prevention of Cybercrime Act was enacted in:

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Q28. Which of the following is NOT an example of white-collar crime?

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Q29. “Whistleblower” protection is provided by which Act?

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Q30. Which Article grants the power to the Armed Forces to maintain public order?

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