Q1. Under which List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India is ‘Police’ mentioned?
Police Administration: RAS Prelims MCQs
66 RAS Prelims MCQs on police administration in Rajasthan cover the constitutional position of the police, the Rajasthan Police Act, the hierarchy from Station House Officer to Director General, and special units. The explanations give the legal sections and the roles of the officers at each level.
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Q2. Which entry of the State List in the Constitution of India specifically deals with Police, including railway and village police?
Explanation
Entry 2 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule specifically grants state governments the authority over the police. This entry includes the organization of the regular police force as well as specialized units like railway and village police. It ensures that the responsibility for maintaining a disciplined force remains a prerogative of the individual states.
Q3. Which of the following is not a stated objective of the Rajasthan Police Act, 2007?
Explanation
The primary objectives of the Rajasthan Police Act, 2007 include redefining the roles and functions of the force to better serve citizens. It emphasizes protecting basic human rights and ensuring police accountability to the rule of law. Transferring control to the Union Government is not an objective, as police remains a state subject under the constitution.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the State Police Board under the Rajasthan Police Act:
I. It is established to evaluate the performance of the police service.
II. The Minister in charge of the Home Department acts as its Chairperson.
III. The Director General of Police is the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Board.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is established to evaluate the performance of the police service.
II. The Minister in charge of the Home Department acts as its Chairperson.
III. The Director General of Police is the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Board.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The State Police Board is established to evaluate the performance of the police service and ensure operational efficiency. It is chaired by the Minister in charge of the Home Department, providing executive leadership. Additionally, the Director General of Police serves as the ex-officio Member-Secretary, facilitating coordination between the board’s policy decisions and the actual police administration.
Q5. The Rajasthan Police Act, 2007 replaced which of the following colonial-era legislations in the state?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Police Act, 2007 was enacted to provide a modern legal framework for the state’s police force. It officially repealed and replaced the outdated colonial-era legislation known as the Police Act, 1861. This change was necessary to align the police’s role and functions with democratic values and contemporary needs of the state’s administration.
Q6. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The Union Government cannot enact a general police act for the entire country that is binding on all states.
Reason (R): Police and Public Order are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Assertion (A): The Union Government cannot enact a general police act for the entire country that is binding on all states.
Reason (R): Police and Public Order are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Explanation
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the subjects of police and public order are exclusively listed in the State List. This distribution of power means that only state legislatures have the authority to enact laws governing these areas. Therefore, the Union Government is constitutionally prohibited from enacting a general police act that applies uniformly across all states.
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Police Act, 2007:
I. It mandates the creation of a State Police Board.
II. It provides for the separation of investigative and law & order functions in urban areas.
III. It completely removes the District Magistrate’s coordination role with the Superintendent of Police.
IV. It establishes Police Accountability Committees at the district level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It mandates the creation of a State Police Board.
II. It provides for the separation of investigative and law & order functions in urban areas.
III. It completely removes the District Magistrate’s coordination role with the Superintendent of Police.
IV. It establishes Police Accountability Committees at the district level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Police Act mandates several structural reforms to improve transparency and efficiency. It requires the establishment of a State Police Board for performance evaluation and provides for separating investigative duties from law and order in urban centers. Additionally, it creates district-level accountability committees.
Q8. According to the administrative structure of the state police, what does a ‘Police District’ correspond to?
Explanation
Within the administrative framework of the state police, a police district is defined as a specific geographical area officially declared as such by the State Government. This designation allows for the effective organization of law enforcement resources. These districts are created to ensure that the police can manage crime and maintain public order effectively within clearly defined boundaries.
Q9. Consider the following ranks in the Rajasthan Police hierarchy:
I. Director General of Police
II. Deputy Inspector General
III. Inspector General
IV. Additional Director General
Which of the following represents the correct arrangement in descending order (highest to lowest)?
I. Director General of Police
II. Deputy Inspector General
III. Inspector General
IV. Additional Director General
Which of the following represents the correct arrangement in descending order (highest to lowest)?
Explanation
The hierarchical structure of the Rajasthan Police begins with the Director General of Police as the supreme head. Following this rank is the Additional Director General of Police, who assists in high-level administration. The next positions in descending order are the Inspector General of Police and then the Deputy Inspector General, who oversee large territorial ranges or specialized branches.
Q10. Who acts as the apex administrative head of the Rajasthan Police force?
Explanation
The Director General of Police serves as the supreme administrative and professional head of the Rajasthan Police force. In this capacity, the officer is responsible for directing and controlling the entire state police establishment. This role includes ensuring that the force functions according to the law and implementing the policies set forth by the state government for public safety.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | (b) State List |
| 2 | (b) Entry 2 |
| 3 | (d) To transfer police control to the Union Government |
| 4 | (d) I, II and III |
| 5 | (b) The Police Act, 1861 |
| 6 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 7 | (b) I, II and IV |
| 8 | (a) A geographical area declared as such by the State |
| 9 | (b) I, IV, III, II |
| 10 | (b) Director General of Police |
Key facts from Police Administration
- Police is in the State List of the Seventh Schedule, under Entry 2.
- The Rajasthan Police Act, 2007 replaced the Police Act, 1861.
- A Station House Officer registers an FIR under Section 154 of the CrPC; a police station is a post or place declared by the State.
- The Director General of Police is selected from a panel prepared by the UPSC.
- An Inspector General at the range level supervises police functioning across several districts and guides Superintendents.
- The Special Operations Group (SOG) was set up to combat terrorism, organised mafias and hardened criminals.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Police Administration?
This page has 66 practice MCQs on Police Administration (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Under which list is Police in the Constitution?
The State List of the Seventh Schedule, under Entry 2. Because it is a State subject, each State has its own police force, which Rajasthan governs through its Police Act of 2007.
Which Act replaced the 1861 Police Act in Rajasthan?
The Rajasthan Police Act, 2007. It replaced the colonial Police Act of 1861 and set out the structure, duties and accountability of the State police, including its watch-dog bodies.
How is the DGP selected?
From a panel of senior IPS officers prepared by the Union Public Service Commission, as the Supreme Court directed in the Prakash Singh case. The State then appoints one officer from the panel.