Explore topic-wise MCQs in Public Administration.

This section includes 198 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Public Administration knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Police Durbars are held _______ a month.

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
Answer» B. Twice
102.

The role that police are required to play in society is a _______ one.

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
Answer» C. Neutral
103.

Policing in India is highly:

A. Centralised
B. Decentraliosed
C. Democratic
Answer» B. Decentraliosed
104.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is headed by

A. The President
B. Director
C. The Prime Minister
Answer» C. The Prime Minister
105.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a responsibility of

A. State
B. Central
C. District
Answer» D.
106.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in

A. Pakistan
B. China
C. India
Answer» D.
107.

Police corruption is defined as the

A. Abuse of police Authority
B. Humiliation
C. Sexual Harassment
Answer» B. Humiliation
108.

Reasons for the increase in crimes includes

A. Poverty
B. Responsibility
C. Rights
Answer» B. Responsibility
109.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) was initially

A. America s External Intelligence Agency
B. India s External Intelligence Agency
C. France s External Intelligence Agency
Answer» C. France s External Intelligence Agency
110.

Unemployment leads to

A. Increasing crimes
B. Increasing wealth
C. Increasing education
Answer» B. Increasing wealth
111.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) comprises employees from

A. Law Enforcement Agencies
B. Police Department
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Answer» B. Police Department
112.

Polygraph is a method to be used in

A. Increasing crimes
B. Law enforcement
C. Criminal investigation
Answer» D.
113.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is responsible for a wide variety of

A. Corruption
B. State security
C. Criminal
Answer» B. State security
114.

The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc) was earlier applicable in the whole of India, except

A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Nagaland
C. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Nagaland
115.

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) covers

A. Crimes & Detectives
B. Crimes & Penalties
C. Crimes & Investigation
Answer» C. Crimes & Investigation
116.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is

A. Central Police Organization
B. State Police Organization
C. India s Internal Agency
Answer» D.
117.

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 is sub divided into

A. 23 Chapters
B. 22 Chapters
C. 20 Chapters
Answer» B. 22 Chapters
118.

Which of the following is not a functionary under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

A. Magistrate
B. Police
C. Politician
Answer» D.
119.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is tasked with intelligence collection in

A. International areas
B. Border areas
C. Local areas
Answer» C. Local areas
120.

The relation between the press and the police is one of:

A. Trust
B. Constructive
C. Confrontation
Answer» D.
121.

The Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) is from the

A. Indian Police Service (IPS)
B. Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
C. Indian Administrative Service(IAS)
Answer» B. Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
122.

Policemen are often considered to be a tool of management by:

A. Press
B. Student
C. Labour
Answer» B. Student
123.

Both the media and police are expected to perform for:

A. 24 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 12 hours
Answer» B. 2 hours
124.

Both the press and the police are:

A. Helpdesk
B. NGOs
C. Frontline organization
Answer» D.
125.

A major challenge that police in India has been facing since independence is:

A. Cyber crimes
B. Excessive political interference
C. Terrorism
Answer» C. Terrorism
126.

The media can help the police in building details of _____ work by policemen.

A. Good
B. Office
C. Police station
Answer» B. Office
127.

At the first instance, the media should educate ______ about the problems of criminal investigation:

A. Itself
B. Policemen
C. People
Answer» B. Policemen
128.

Training program should focus on

A. Responsiveness
B. Personnel
C. Politics
Answer» B. Personnel
129.

The duration of training imparted for the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers is

A. 36 months
B. 24 months
C. 27 months
Answer» C. 27 months
130.

The professional training of the Indian Police Service (IPS) is of ___ phases

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
Answer» B. 4
131.

For practical training the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers are sent to

A. Central government
B. State cadres
C. Central Police Organisation
Answer» C. Central Police Organisation
132.

The practical training of the Indian Police Service (IPS) is of

A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
Answer» B. One year
133.

The second phase of professional training of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers is conducted after

A. Foundational Course
B. Outdoor training
C. Practical training
Answer» D.
134.

The second phase of the Professional Training is held in

A. State Training Centres
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussorie
C. Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad
Answer» D.
135.

Recruitment of the State Police is essentially at ____ levels

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Answer» C. 4
136.

Promotion in Police Service is based on

A. Seniority and merit
B. Position and rank
C. Favoritism
Answer» B. Position and rank
137.

The professional training program of Mizoram Police Service is conducted at

A. PTS, Thenzawl
B. PTC, Lungver
C. PHQ, Khatla
Answer» B. PTC, Lungver
138.

Police personnel are recruited to the post of a Superintendent of Police through:

A. Direct recruitment
B. Indirect Recruitment
C. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
139.

The word promote is derived from

A. Greek expression
B. Latin expression
C. English expression
Answer» C. English expression
140.

The First Police Commission was set up in:

A. 1855
B. 1860
C. 1977
Answer» C. 1977
141.

The post of a Head Constable is ______ recruited

A. Directly
B. Indirectly
C. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
142.

The Indian Police Service replaced the _____ in the post independence period:

A. British-Indian Police Service
B. Indian Police
C. Imperial Police
Answer» D.
143.

Promotions in the Police Service are classified into ____ groups

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Answer» B. 3
144.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) provides ____ level leadership in police force

A. Junior
B. Middle
C. Senior
Answer» D.
145.

Promotions in the Police Service is based on:

A. Vacancy and merit
B. Vacancy and favouritism
C. Favouritism and political interference
Answer» B. Vacancy and favouritism
146.

The Indian Police Service serve:

A. Only Central government
B. Only State government
C. Both Central and State government
Answer» D.
147.

The cadre controlling authority for the Indian Police Service is

A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Personnel
Answer» C. Ministry of Personnel
148.

The National Police Commission was appointed by government in:

A. 1971
B. 1977
C. 1987
Answer» C. 1987
149.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is a legacy of the

A. Mughals
B. Europeans
C. British
Answer» D.
150.

The autonomy of the police force is affected by:

A. Criminals
B. Politics
C. Economy
Answer» C. Economy