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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q61. Consider the following recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-81): I. Enactment of a new Police Act to replace the Police Act of 1861. II. Setting up of a State Security Commission. III. Merging the police and judicial services to ensure fast trials. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The National Police Commission (1977-81) recommended significant reforms, including the enactment of a new Police Act to replace the colonial-era 1861 law. It also proposed setting up a State Security Commission to insulate the police from political interference.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q62. Which of the following statements regarding the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Prakash Singh case (2006) is incorrect?
Explanation
The Prakash Singh case (2006) resulted in the Supreme Court issuing seven binding directives to reform Indian policing. These included mandating a minimum two-year tenure for the DGP and separating investigation from law and order functions. The judgment did not call for the abolition of the Indian Police Service; rather, it sought to strengthen the professional autonomy of existing cadres.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q63. Consider the following directives issued by the Supreme Court in the Prakash Singh case: I. Constitute a State Security Commission. II. Ensure a minimum tenure of two years for the Inspector General of Police (Zone). III. Establish a Police Establishment Board. IV. Set up Police Complaints Authorities at state and district levels. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Supreme Court’s directives in the Prakash Singh case were designed to create structural barriers against political misuse of the police. These mandates included constituting a State Security Commission, ensuring a minimum two-year tenure for key officers like Range IGs, establishing a Police Establishment Board for personnel management, and setting up Police Complaints Authorities to address misconduct at various levels.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q64. Match the Prakash Singh directives in List I with their intended objectives in List II:
Prakash Singh Directive
Intended Objective
A. State Security Commission
i. Ensure faster and more professional investigation of crimes
B. Minimum Tenure for DGP
ii. Prevent unwarranted political interference and arbitrary transfers
C. Separation of Investigation and Law & Order
iii. Insulate police from political pressure and lay down broad policies
D. Police Establishment Board
iv. Handle transfers, postings, and promotions of police officers up to DySP rank
Explanation
Each Supreme Court directive has a specific reform objective. The State Security Commission aims to insulate police from political pressure. Minimum tenures for DGPs are intended to prevent arbitrary transfers. The separation of investigation from law and order ensures more professional and focused crime solving. Finally, the Police Establishment Board is designed to handle personnel matters like postings and promotions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q65. Who was the chairman of the National Police Commission established in 1977?
Explanation
The National Police Commission, which was constituted in 1977 to overhaul the Indian police system, was headed by Dharam Vira. As chairman, he led the commission in producing eight comprehensive reports that covered various aspects of police organization, welfare, and public relations. These reports remain the foundational documents for contemporary discussions on police reforms and modernization in India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q66. The Supreme Court directive to separate the investigating police from the law and order police aims primarily to:
Explanation
The Supreme Court directed the separation of the investigating police from the law and order police to enhance professional efficiency. This structural change aims to ensure that officers dedicated to criminal investigations are not diverted to routine duties like crowd control or VIP security. Consequently, this focus leads to speedier investigations, better quality of evidence collection, and improved conviction rates.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) I and II only
62
(c) Abolition of the IPS to empower state cadres
63
(d) I, II, III and IV
64
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
65
(b) Dharam Vira
66
(c) Ensure speedy investigation by preventing diversion to other duties
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.
