Promotion Flow — Set 2
Police GK · पदोन्नति क्रम · Questions 11–20 of 30
How many stars does a Sub-Inspector (SI) wear on their shoulder badge?
Correct Answer: C. Two
A Sub-Inspector wears two stars on their shoulder straps. They also have a red and blue ribbon strip at the outer edge of the shoulder strap. This insignia distinguishes them from an ASI, who wears one star.
Which rank wears three stars and a red and blue ribbon on the shoulder?
Correct Answer: D. Inspector
An Inspector of Police wears three stars along with a red and blue ribbon. This distinguishes them from a DSP, who wears three stars but usually without the ribbon (depending on state rules). The Inspector is the officer in charge of a police station.
Who is the highest-ranking officer in the State Police force?
Correct Answer: A. Director General of Police (DGP)
The Director General of Police (DGP) is the head of the state police force. They are responsible for the administration and command of the entire state police. The DGP reports directly to the state government.
Who is the administrative head of the police force in a district?
Correct Answer: B. Superintendent of Police (SP)
The Superintendent of Police (SP) heads the district police administration. They are responsible for maintaining law and order within the district jurisdiction. The SP supervises all police stations and officers in that district.
Which rank is immediately senior to the Superintendent of Police (SP) in the promotion hierarchy?
Correct Answer: C. Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) is the rank immediately above the Superintendent of Police (SP) or SSP. A DIG typically heads a police range comprising multiple districts. Promotion to DIG comes after serving as an SP/SSP for a set number of years.
Which officer heads a Police Zone, which is a collection of Police Ranges?
Correct Answer: D. Inspector General (IG)
An Inspector General of Police (IG) heads a Police Zone. A Zone is a larger administrative unit made up of multiple ranges. The IG supervises the DIGs and SPs within that zone.
Which rank is typically held by the head of a specialized police department like CID or Intelligence at the state level?
Correct Answer: A. Additional Director General (ADG)
Specialized wings like CID are often headed by an Additional Director General (ADG). The ADG ranks just below the DGP and holds equivalent pay status. They manage specific functional verticals within the state police.
What is the lowest rank in the police hierarchy?
Correct Answer: B. Police Constable
The Police Constable is the entry-level rank in the police hierarchy. They perform general duties and assist senior officers in law enforcement. Recruitment for this post is conducted directly by state selection boards.
Which rank comes immediately after the Police Constable?
Correct Answer: C. Head Constable
The rank immediately above a Police Constable is the Head Constable. Constables are promoted to this rank based on seniority or departmental exams. Head Constables often supervise small teams of constables.
What is the insignia worn by a Head Constable on their sleeve?
Correct Answer: D. Three Chevrons (Stripes)
A Head Constable wears three chevrons (V-shaped stripes) on their sleeve. These stripes are usually red or white depending on the uniform dress code. This insignia distinguishes them from regular constables who wear no rank stripes.