Police SI and Constable Previous-Question Concepts
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Constitutional safeguards, new criminal laws, policing systems and high-frequency police-exam GK.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced the: | Indian Penal Code |
| 2 | The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaced the: | Code of Criminal Procedure |
| 3 | The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the: | Indian Evidence Act |
| 4 | Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention is especially associated with: | Article 22 |
| 5 | The National Crime Records Bureau functions under the: | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 6 | The National Investigation Agency was created under an Act enacted in: | 2008 |
| 7 | CCTNS stands for: | Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems |
| 8 | India’s integrated emergency response number is: | 112 |
| 9 | A Zero FIR may be registered: | At any police station, with transfer later to the competent station |
| 10 | A cognizable offence generally permits police to: | Arrest without warrant subject to law and investigate without prior magistrate order |
10 Clickable MCQs
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced the:
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 from 1 July 2024.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaced the:
BNSS replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from 1 July 2024.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the:
BSA replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 from 1 July 2024.
Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention is especially associated with:
Article 22 provides safeguards relating to arrest and detention.
The National Crime Records Bureau functions under the:
NCRB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The National Investigation Agency was created under an Act enacted in:
The NIA Act was enacted in 2008.
CCTNS stands for:
CCTNS connects police stations and supports crime and criminal information management.
India’s integrated emergency response number is:
112 is the pan-India emergency response number integrating police, fire and other emergency services.
A Zero FIR may be registered:
Zero FIR allows prompt registration irrespective of territorial jurisdiction, followed by transfer.
A cognizable offence generally permits police to:
In cognizable offences police have statutory powers to register and investigate without prior magistrate permission, subject to legal safeguards.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Indian Penal Code — It is one of the three new central criminal laws.
- 2. Code of Criminal Procedure — It governs criminal procedure.
- 3. Indian Evidence Act — It modernises rules relating to evidence, including electronic records.
- 4. Article 22 — It includes communication of grounds and production before a magistrate within the prescribed period.
- 5. Ministry of Home Affairs — It compiles crime statistics and supports systems such as CCTNS.
- 6. 2008 — The NIA investigates specified scheduled offences with national-security implications.
- 7. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems — It is a major police modernisation initiative.
- 8. 112 — Specialised numbers may continue in some contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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