Insignia Guide — Set 2
Police GK · बैज गाइड · Questions 11–20 of 30
What is the insignia of a Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police?
Correct Answer: C. Two Stars
A Sub-Inspector (SI) wears two stars on their shoulder straps. They also wear a red and blue ribbon. The SI is a key investigative officer in the police hierarchy.
Which officer wears three stars and a red-blue ribbon on their shoulder?
Correct Answer: D. Inspector
An Inspector of Police wears three stars along with a red and blue ribbon. This is the highest non-gazetted rank in the police force. They are often in charge of a large police station.
What is the rank of an officer wearing one star and a red-blue ribbon?
Correct Answer: A. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) wears a single star on their shoulder straps. They also display the standard red and blue ribbon. This rank assists the Sub-Inspector in station duties.
Which insignia represents an Inspector General (IG) of Police?
Correct Answer: B. Crossed Sword, Baton and One Star
An Inspector General (IG) wears a crossed sword and baton with one star above them. This rank is senior to a Deputy Inspector General (DIG). An IG typically heads a Police Zone.
Which rank is immediately senior to a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)?
Correct Answer: C. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)
The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) is immediately senior to a DSP. The ASP wears the National Emblem as their insignia. Both ranks are gazetted officers within the police force.
How many chevrons (stripes) does a Head Constable generally wear?
Correct Answer: D. Three
A Head Constable generally wears three chevrons (V-shaped stripes) on their sleeve. These stripes indicate their seniority over constables. They act as a link between constables and subordinate officers.
What is the full form of SHO in the context of police administration?
Correct Answer: A. Station House Officer
SHO stands for Station House Officer. This officer is the in-charge of a police station. The post is usually held by an Inspector or a Sub-Inspector.
Who is primarily responsible for law and order in a Police District?
Correct Answer: B. Superintendent of Police (SP)
The Superintendent of Police (SP) is the head of the police force in a district. They are responsible for maintaining law and order within that jurisdiction. They report to the DIG or IG of the range/zone.
Officers of the Indian Police Service wear which letters on their shoulders?
Correct Answer: C. I.P.S.
Officers of the Indian Police Service wear the letters 'IPS' on their shoulder badges. This applies regardless of the state they are serving in. It signifies their membership in the All India Services.
Which is the lowest rank in the police hierarchy?
Correct Answer: D. Police Constable
The Police Constable is the lowest rank in the police hierarchy. They generally do not wear any rank insignia on their shoulders. They form the largest portion of the police force.