UPSC Indian Police Service (IPS) MCQs - Page 2
Prepare effectively for the UPSC Indian Police Service (IPS) exam with a wide range of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These MCQs cover important subjects such as General Studies, Indian Polity, History, Geography, and Current Affairs, designed to reflect the actual exam pattern. Practicing these questions will help aspirants strengthen their understanding of law enforcement, improve time management skills, and boost problem-solving abilities. Whether you're revising key concepts or assessing your exam readiness, these IPS MCQs are a valuable resource for acing the UPSC Indian Police Service exam and securing a respected career in India’s police forces.
Q21. The term “Ethics” and “Integrity” differ in that:
A. Ethics is legal, integrity is moral
B. Ethics refers to rules, integrity to personal honesty
C. They are the same
D. Integrity means being ethical only at work
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Q22. The term “Corruption” primarily means:
A. Abuse of power for personal gain
B. Following rules strictly
C. Transparency in duties
D. Public service
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Q23. Which of the following is a key area of Police Psychology?
A. Crime profiling
B. Traffic rules
C. Legal drafting
D. Data collection
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Q24. The “Right to Fair Trial” is guaranteed under:
A. Article 21
B. Article 14
C. Article 19
D. Article 32
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Q25. Which Central Police Force was primarily responsible for counter-insurgency in the North-East?
A. BSF
B. CRPF
C. ITBP
D. CISF
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Q26. The “Police Commissionerate System” is mainly adopted in:
A. Urban areas
B. Rural areas
C. Forest areas
D. Hilly areas
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Q27. The Prevention of Cybercrime Act was enacted in:
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2013
D. 2015
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Q28. Which of the following is NOT an example of white-collar crime?
A. Embezzlement
B. Tax evasion
C. Murder
D. Fraud
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Q29. “Whistleblower” protection is provided by which Act?
A. Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014
B. RTI Act
C. IPC
D. Cyber Law
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Q30. Which Article grants the power to the Armed Forces to maintain public order?
A. Article 33
B. Article 355
C. Article 239
D. Article 20
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Q31. Which is NOT a fundamental right related to personal liberty?
A. Right to Life
B. Right against Exploitation
C. Right to Equality
D. Right to Property
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Q32. In police custody, which legal provision safeguards against torture?
A. Section 41 CrPC
B. Article 20(3)
C. Section 376 IPC
D. Article 21
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Q33. Which police agency deals specifically with railway security?
A. BSF
B. CRPF
C. RPF
D. CISF
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Q34. The “Social Contract” theory was propounded by:
A. John Locke
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. All of the above
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Q35. The “Doctrine of Public Trust” is related to:
A. Environmental governance
B. Criminal law
C. Economic policies
D. Public health
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Q36. Which of the following is NOT a function of the police?
A. Maintenance of law and order
B. Judicial decision making
C. Crime prevention
D. Investigation
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Q37. Which of these is an important trait for Police Officers?
A. Physical strength only
B. Communication skills
C. Technical expertise only
D. None
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Q38. The Indian Police Service is under the administrative control of:
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Law and Justice
D. Ministry of Finance
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Q39. Which legal principle means “Let the decision stand”?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Stare Decisis
C. Mens Rea
D. Res Judicata
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Q40. The term “Integrity” in ethics primarily means:
A. Adhering to moral and ethical principles
B. Obeying orders
C. Following laws
D. Avoiding mistakes
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