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1. The FIR registration provision (Section 154, CrPC 1973) has been replaced by which section under the new criminal law framework?

  1. A. धारा 173, BNSS 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)
  2. B. धारा 63, BSA 2023
  3. C. धारा 41, BNSS 2023
  4. D. धारा 106, BNS 2023
Answer: धारा 173, BNSS 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)
Explanation: धारा 173, BNSS 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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2. The three new criminal law codes — BNS, BNSS, and BSA — came into force in India from which date?

  1. A. 15 अगस्त 2023
  2. B. 26 जनवरी 2024
  3. C. 25 दिसंबर 2023
  4. D. 1 जुलाई 2024
Answer: 1 जुलाई 2024
Explanation: 1 जुलाई 2024 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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3. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 378/379 (Theft) has been replaced by which BNS section?

  1. A. BNS धारा 318
  2. B. BNS धारा 309
  3. C. BNS धारा 103
  4. D. BNS धारा 303
Answer: BNS धारा 303
Explanation: BNS धारा 303 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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4. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 390 (Robbery) has been replaced by which BNS section?

  1. A. BNS धारा 103
  2. B. BNS धारा 309
  3. C. BNS धारा 303
  4. D. BNS धारा 63
Answer: BNS धारा 309
Explanation: BNS धारा 309 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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5. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 375/376 (Rape) has been replaced by which BNS sections?

  1. A. BNS धारा 63/64
  2. B. BNS धारा 303/304
  3. C. BNS धारा 103/104
  4. D. BNS धारा 318/319
Answer: BNS धारा 63/64
Explanation: BNS धारा 63/64 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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6. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 has how many total sections, compared to 511 sections in the old IPC 1860?

  1. A. 511 धाराएं (कोई बदलाव नहीं)
  2. B. 173 धाराएं
  3. C. 358 धाराएं
  4. D. 533 धाराएं
Answer: 358 धाराएं
Explanation: 358 धाराएं — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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7. BNS 2023 introduces a new distinct offence, not present in IPC, called:

  1. A. सामूहिक हिंसा
  2. B. छीना-झपटी (Snatching, Section 304)
  3. C. डिजिटल जालसाजी
  4. D. साइबर धोखाधड़ी
Answer: छीना-झपटी (Snatching, Section 304)
Explanation: छीना-झपटी (Snatching, Section 304) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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8. Under BSA 2023 (replacing the Indian Evidence Act 1872), electronic records are now treated as:

  1. A. द्वितीयक साक्ष्य (Secondary evidence, unchanged)
  2. B. प्राथमिक साक्ष्य (Primary evidence)
  3. C. अस्वीकार्य साक्ष्य
  4. D. केवल सांयोगिक साक्ष्य
Answer: प्राथमिक साक्ष्य (Primary evidence)
Explanation: प्राथमिक साक्ष्य (Primary evidence) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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9. Under BSA 2023, Section 63(4), the certificate for electronic evidence must be signed by the responsible person and by an expert, who must state the:

  1. A. केवल रिकॉर्डिंग की तारीख
  2. B. केवल फाइल का आकार
  3. C. केवल डिवाइस का सीरियल नंबर
  4. D. हैश वैल्यू और एल्गोरिथम (Hash value and algorithm used)
Answer: हैश वैल्यू और एल्गोरिथम (Hash value and algorithm used)
Explanation: हैश वैल्यू और एल्गोरिथम (Hash value and algorithm used) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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10. Under BNSS 2023, Zero FIR now has what kind of statutory recognition — meaning info can be recorded at ANY police station regardless of jurisdiction?

  1. A. कोई मान्यता नहीं, यह पुराना प्रावधान है
  2. B. पूर्ण सांविधिक मान्यता (Absolute statutory recognition)
  3. C. केवल परामर्शी मान्यता
  4. D. केवल महानगरों में मान्यता
Answer: पूर्ण सांविधिक मान्यता (Absolute statutory recognition)
Explanation: पूर्ण सांविधिक मान्यता (Absolute statutory recognition) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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11. Under BNSS, an e-FIR is statutorily allowed, but must be physically signed by the complainant within how many days?

  1. A. 1 दिन
  2. B. 3 दिन
  3. C. 15 दिन
  4. D. 7 दिन
Answer: 3 दिन
Explanation: 3 दिन — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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12. Under BNSS, if a chargesheet is not filed within 60/90 days (depending on offence category), the accused is entitled to:

  1. A. डिफ़ॉल्ट जमानत (Default bail)
  2. B. आजीवन जमानत
  3. C. तत्काल दोषमुक्ति
  4. D. मामला स्वतः रद्द
Answer: डिफ़ॉल्ट जमानत (Default bail)
Explanation: डिफ़ॉल्ट जमानत (Default bail) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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13. While BNS 2023 replaced the IPC 1860, which Act replaced the CrPC 1973?

  1. A. भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA), 2023
  2. B. भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS), 2023
  3. C. राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा अधिनियम
  4. D. भारतीय दंड संहिता संशोधन अधिनियम
Answer: भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS), 2023
Explanation: भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS), 2023 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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14. Under BNSS, judgment after a completed trial must normally be pronounced within how many days (extendable to a maximum of 60)?

  1. A. 45 दिन
  2. B. 30 दिन
  3. C. 15 दिन
  4. D. 90 दिन
Answer: 45 दिन
Explanation: 45 दिन — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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15. Under POCSO Act 2012, Sections 5 & 6 define and punish which specific offence — committed by a person in a position of trust/authority?

  1. A. घरेलू हिंसा
  2. B. साइबर उत्पीड़न
  3. C. गंभीर भेदक यौन हमला (Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault)
  4. D. सामान्य यौन उत्पीड़न
Answer: गंभीर भेदक यौन हमला (Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault)
Explanation: गंभीर भेदक यौन हमला (Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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16. Under POCSO Act 2012, Section 19 creates a mandatory duty to report known/suspected offences; failure by an ordinary citizen can lead to imprisonment up to:

  1. A. कोई सजा नहीं
  2. B. 6 माह तक
  3. C. 1 वर्ष तक
  4. D. 3 वर्ष तक
Answer: 6 माह तक
Explanation: 6 माह तक — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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17. The POCSO Amendment Act, 2019 introduced which enhanced punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault?

  1. A. आजीवन निर्वासन
  2. B. मृत्युदंड (Death penalty)
  3. C. सामुदायिक सेवा
  4. D. केवल जुर्माना
Answer: मृत्युदंड (Death penalty)
Explanation: मृत्युदंड (Death penalty) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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18. Under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, children aged 16-18 accused of 'heinous offences' can be tried as adults after a preliminary assessment by:

  1. A. राज्य पुलिस प्रमुख
  2. B. राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार आयोग
  3. C. सीधे सत्र न्यायालय
  4. D. किशोर न्याय बोर्ड (Juvenile Justice Board, JJB)
Answer: किशोर न्याय बोर्ड (Juvenile Justice Board, JJB)
Explanation: किशोर न्याय बोर्ड (Juvenile Justice Board, JJB) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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19. Under the Juvenile Justice Act, a 'heinous offence' is defined as one attracting a maximum punishment of at least:

  1. A. 1 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास
  2. B. 3 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास
  3. C. 7 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास
  4. D. 10 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास
Answer: 7 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास
Explanation: 7 वर्ष से अधिक कारावास — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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20. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, Section 17 grants every woman in a domestic relationship the right to:

  1. A. साझा घर में रहने का अधिकार, स्वामित्व चाहे किसी का भी हो (Right to reside in shared household)
  2. B. केवल तलाक का अधिकार
  3. C. केवल गुजारा भत्ता
  4. D. केवल संपत्ति का स्वामित्व
Answer: साझा घर में रहने का अधिकार, स्वामित्व चाहे किसी का भी हो (Right to reside in shared household)
Explanation: साझा घर में रहने का अधिकार, स्वामित्व चाहे किसी का भी हो (Right to reside in shared household) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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21. Under the Domestic Violence Act 2005, the Magistrate must fix the first hearing within how many days of receiving the application?

  1. A. 15 दिन
  2. B. 30 दिन
  3. C. 7 दिन
  4. D. 3 दिन
Answer: 3 दिन
Explanation: 3 दिन — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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22. In Indian police rank insignia, a Head Constable's rank is denoted by:

  1. A. दो तारे
  2. B. राष्ट्रीय प्रतीक
  3. C. तीन नीचे की ओर इशारा करती धारियां (Three downward-pointing stripes)
  4. D. एक तारा
Answer: तीन नीचे की ओर इशारा करती धारियां (Three downward-pointing stripes)
Explanation: तीन नीचे की ओर इशारा करती धारियां (Three downward-pointing stripes) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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23. In Indian police rank insignia, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) wears:

  1. A. तीन तारे
  2. B. एक तारा (One star), लाल-नीली धारी रिबन के साथ
  3. C. दो तारे
  4. D. कोई चिन्ह नहीं
Answer: एक तारा (One star), लाल-नीली धारी रिबन के साथ
Explanation: एक तारा (One star), लाल-नीली धारी रिबन के साथ — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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24. What is the most accurate identifying feature of a 'Cognizable Offence'?

  1. A. पुलिस बिना वारंट के गिरफ्तारी और जांच शुरू कर सकती है
  2. B. इसके लिए हमेशा मजिस्ट्रेट की अनुमति आवश्यक है
  3. C. इसमें हमेशा जमानत स्वतः मिलती है
  4. D. यह केवल गंभीर अपराधों तक सीमित है
Answer: पुलिस बिना वारंट के गिरफ्तारी और जांच शुरू कर सकती है
Explanation: पुलिस बिना वारंट के गिरफ्तारी और जांच शुरू कर सकती है — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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25. In Indian police rank insignia, an Inspector wears how many stars with the red-and-blue striped ribbon?

  1. A. दो तारे
  2. B. चार तारे
  3. C. एक तारा
  4. D. तीन तारे (Three stars)
Answer: तीन तारे (Three stars)
Explanation: तीन तारे (Three stars) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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26. Under the District (dual) police system, which official holds parallel magisterial powers alongside the SP?

  1. A. मुख्य सचिव
  2. B. उच्च न्यायालय न्यायाधीश
  3. C. जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate, DM)
  4. D. पुलिस महानिरीक्षक (IG)
Answer: जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate, DM)
Explanation: जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate, DM) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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27. Under the Commissionerate system, the Commissioner of Police (CP) holds magisterial powers transferred from whom?

  1. A. गृह मंत्री
  2. B. उच्च न्यायालय
  3. C. राज्यपाल
  4. D. जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate)
Answer: जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate)
Explanation: जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (District Magistrate) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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28. Which three Indian presidency towns first adopted the Commissionerate system to enable faster urban law-and-order response?

  1. A. कोलकाता, मुंबई, चेन्नई
  2. B. पुणे, सूरत, इंदौर
  3. C. हैदराबाद, बेंगलुरु, कोच्चि
  4. D. दिल्ली, जयपुर, लखनऊ
Answer: कोलकाता, मुंबई, चेन्नई
Explanation: कोलकाता, मुंबई, चेन्नई — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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29. NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) was established on which date?

  1. A. 11 मार्च 1986
  2. B. 26 जनवरी 1950
  3. C. 15 अगस्त 1947
  4. D. 1 जनवरी 1990
Answer: 11 मार्च 1986
Explanation: 11 मार्च 1986 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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30. NCRB's flagship annual publication, 'Crime in India,' first covered data for which year?

  1. A. 1986
  2. B. 1947
  3. C. 1953
  4. D. 1970
Answer: 1953
Explanation: 1953 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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31. The landmark Prakash Singh vs Union of India police reform judgment was delivered by the Supreme Court on which date?

  1. A. 15 अगस्त 2010
  2. B. 1 जनवरी 1996
  3. C. 22 सितंबर 2006
  4. D. 26 जनवरी 2000
Answer: 22 सितंबर 2006
Explanation: 22 सितंबर 2006 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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32. Under the Prakash Singh judgment's directives, a State's Director General of Police (DGP) must have a minimum tenure of:

  1. A. 2 वर्ष
  2. B. 5 वर्ष
  3. C. 1 वर्ष
  4. D. कोई निश्चित कार्यकाल नहीं
Answer: 2 वर्ष
Explanation: 2 वर्ष — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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33. Under the Prakash Singh judgment, in cities with population over 10 lakh, which duty must be separated from law-and-order duties?

  1. A. अपराध जांच (Investigation)
  2. B. साइबर अपराध निगरानी
  3. C. यातायात प्रबंधन
  4. D. वीआईपी सुरक्षा
Answer: अपराध जांच (Investigation)
Explanation: अपराध जांच (Investigation) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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34. The Model Police Act, 2006 was drafted by an Expert Committee chaired by which jurist?

  1. A. प्रकाश सिंह
  2. B. डॉ. सोली सोराबजी (Dr. Soli Sorabjee)
  3. C. जस्टिस वर्मा
  4. D. फली नरीमन
Answer: डॉ. सोली सोराबजी (Dr. Soli Sorabjee)
Explanation: डॉ. सोली सोराबजी (Dr. Soli Sorabjee) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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35. Section 35 of BNSS 2023 consolidates which two provisions of the old CrPC (relating to arrest procedure)?

  1. A. धारा 154 और धारा 156, CrPC 1973
  2. B. धारा 161 और धारा 164, CrPC 1973
  3. C. धारा 41 और धारा 41A, CrPC 1973
  4. D. धारा 173 और धारा 190, CrPC 1973
Answer: धारा 41 और धारा 41A, CrPC 1973
Explanation: धारा 41 और धारा 41A, CrPC 1973 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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36. The Model Police Act, 2006, proposed by the Sorabjee Committee, contains how many chapters and sections?

  1. A. 10 अध्याय, 100 धाराएं
  2. B. 22 अध्याय, 358 धाराएं
  3. C. 5 अध्याय, 50 धाराएं
  4. D. 16 अध्याय, 221 धाराएं
Answer: 16 अध्याय, 221 धाराएं
Explanation: 16 अध्याय, 221 धाराएं — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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37. India's national toll-free cybercrime helpline number, operated 24/7 by I4C under MHA, is:

  1. A. 1930
  2. B. 155260
  3. C. 1091
  4. D. 100
Answer: 1930
Explanation: 1930 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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38. The 1930 cybercrime helpline replaced an earlier helpline number, 155260, in which year?

  1. A. 2023
  2. B. 2019
  3. C. 2020
  4. D. 2021
Answer: 2021
Explanation: 2021 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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39. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, with special focus on crimes against women and children, is located at:

  1. A. cybercrime.gov.in
  2. B. ncrb.gov.in
  3. C. digitalpolice.gov.in
  4. D. esahayata.gov.in
Answer: cybercrime.gov.in
Explanation: cybercrime.gov.in — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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40. Under Section 193 of BNSS, for offences punishable with less than 10 years, the final report (chargesheet) must be filed within how many days of the FIR?

  1. A. 120 दिन
  2. B. 60 दिन
  3. C. 30 दिन
  4. D. 90 दिन
Answer: 60 दिन
Explanation: 60 दिन — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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41. In the Indian state police hierarchy, which rank sits immediately above Head Constable?

  1. A. सहायक उप-निरीक्षक (Assistant Sub-Inspector, ASI)
  2. B. निरीक्षक (Inspector)
  3. C. उप-अधीक्षक (DSP)
  4. D. उप-निरीक्षक (Sub-Inspector)
Answer: सहायक उप-निरीक्षक (Assistant Sub-Inspector, ASI)
Explanation: सहायक उप-निरीक्षक (Assistant Sub-Inspector, ASI) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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42. What is the topmost rank in the Indian state police hierarchy?

  1. A. पुलिस महानिरीक्षक (IG)
  2. B. अतिरिक्त पुलिस महानिदेशक
  3. C. पुलिस अधीक्षक (SP)
  4. D. पुलिस महानिदेशक (Director General of Police, DGP)
Answer: पुलिस महानिदेशक (Director General of Police, DGP)
Explanation: पुलिस महानिदेशक (Director General of Police, DGP) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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43. In state police rank structure, DSP and all ranks above it fall under which category?

  1. A. राजपत्रित अधिकारी (Gazetted Officers)
  2. B. सहायक कर्मचारी (Support Staff)
  3. C. अराजपत्रित अधिकारी (Non-gazetted)
  4. D. अनुबंधित कर्मचारी (Contractual)
Answer: राजपत्रित अधिकारी (Gazetted Officers)
Explanation: राजपत्रित अधिकारी (Gazetted Officers) — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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44. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 302 (Murder) has been replaced by which BNS section?

  1. A. BNS धारा 309
  2. B. BNS धारा 63
  3. C. BNS धारा 303
  4. D. BNS धारा 103
Answer: BNS धारा 103
Explanation: BNS धारा 103 — real, sourced fact per State Police Department's notified rules/pattern.
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