Police Districts — Set 2
Police GK · पुलिस जिले · Questions 11–20 of 40
Which specialized branch at the district level deals with serious crimes and professional criminals?
Correct Answer: B. District Crime Record Bureau (DCRB)
The District Crime Record Bureau (DCRB) and specialized crime cells deal with serious crimes and data on professional criminals. They maintain records of crime trends and modus operandi in the district. This unit supports investigation officers with critical information.
Which officer conducts regular inspections of Police Stations within a district?
Correct Answer: D. Superintendent of Police (SP)
The Superintendent of Police (SP) is required to conduct regular inspections of Police Stations within the district. These inspections check the maintenance of records, building conditions, and the efficiency of staff. Sub-Divisional Police Officers also inspect stations within their jurisdiction.
Navgachhia in Bihar is an example of which administrative anomaly?
Correct Answer: A. A Police District but not a Revenue District
Navgachhia is a specific example of a Police District that is not a full-fledged Revenue District. It was created to ensure better policing in a crime-prone area across the river from Bhagalpur. It has its own SP and police administration despite being part of the Bhagalpur revenue district.
Approximately how many Railway Police Districts exist in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Four
There are four Railway Police Districts in Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Katihar, and Jamalpur. Each is headed by a Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP). These districts cover the railway tracks and stations across the state.
Which officer acts as the legal advisor to the Superintendent of Police in criminal cases?
Correct Answer: C. Public Prosecutor (PP) / Assistant PP
The Public Prosecutor (PP) or Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) acts as the legal advisor to the district police in criminal matters. They represent the state in court cases prosecuted by the police. They also provide legal opinion on case diaries and charge sheets.
What is the role of the District Control Room?
Correct Answer: D. To coordinate emergency response and information
The District Control Room functions as the nerve center for communication and emergency response. It receives distress calls from the public and directs police vehicles to the spot. It operates 24/7 to monitor the law and order situation in the district.
To whom does the District Superintendent of Police (SP) report administratively?
Correct Answer: A. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Range
Administratively, the District SP reports to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Police Range. The Range DIG supervises the work of SPs in their jurisdiction. Operational coordination is also maintained with the District Magistrate for law and order.
Bagaha is a Police District carved out of which Revenue District?
Correct Answer: B. West Champaran
Bagaha Police District was carved out of the West Champaran Revenue District. This was done to address the specific administrative and security needs of the region. It functions independently for police matters with its own SP.
Who is the senior-most police officer in the capital district of Patna?
Correct Answer: C. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
The police force in the capital district of Patna is headed by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The rank of SSP is higher than that of a standard SP and is designated for larger or more sensitive districts. The SSP wears two stars and the Ashoka emblem.
Where is the weekly general parade of the district police force usually held?
Correct Answer: D. Police Lines
The weekly general parade is usually held at the District Police Lines. This parade is inspected by the SP or a senior officer to ensure discipline and physical fitness. The Police Lines ground serves as the central training and assembly area.