Zones & Ranges — Set 2
Police GK · ज़ोन और रेंज · Questions 11–20 of 40
Which Police Range headquarters is located in Bhagalpur?
Correct Answer: C. Eastern Range
The Eastern Police Range headquarters is located in Bhagalpur. It covers the Bhagalpur and Banka districts, along with the Navgachhia police district. It is often simply referred to as the Bhagalpur Range.
Where is the headquarters of the Kosi Police Range located?
Correct Answer: D. Saharsa
The headquarters of the Kosi Police Range is located in Saharsa. This range administers the police forces in Saharsa, Supaul, and Madhepura districts. It is named after the Kosi river which flows through the region.
Which city acts as the headquarters for the Saran Police Range?
Correct Answer: A. Chhapra
Chhapra is the headquarters for the Saran Police Range. The range covers the districts of Saran (Chhapra), Siwan, and Gopalganj. Administratively, the DIG Saran sits in Chhapra.
What is the headquarters location of the Champaran Police Range?
Correct Answer: B. Bettiah
The Champaran Police Range is headquartered in Bettiah. It covers the districts of West Champaran and East Champaran, along with the Bagaha police district. Bettiah is the administrative center for West Champaran.
Which officer is directly in charge of the administration of a Police District?
Correct Answer: C. Superintendent of Police (SP)
The Superintendent of Police (SP) is the head of a Police District. In larger districts, this role may be held by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). They are responsible for all police activities and law enforcement within the district.
How many revenue districts are there in Bihar, contrasting with the 40 police districts?
Correct Answer: D. 38
There are 38 revenue districts in Bihar. The number of police districts is 40 because two revenue districts contain an extra police district each. Navgachhia and Bagaha account for the difference of two.
How many Railway Police Districts exist under the Bihar Rail Police structure?
Correct Answer: A. 4 Districts
There are 4 Railway Police Districts in Bihar. These districts focus specifically on law and order within the railway network. They are headquartered at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Jamalpur, and Katihar.
Which of the following is a headquarters for a Railway Police District?
Correct Answer: B. Jamalpur
Jamalpur is the headquarters of one of the Railway Police Districts. The other three headquarters are Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Katihar. Each is headed by a Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP).
Who is usually the officer-in-charge of a Police Station (Thana)?
Correct Answer: C. Station House Officer (SHO)
A Police Station is headed by a Station House Officer (SHO). The SHO is typically of the rank of Inspector or Sub-Inspector depending on the station's size. They are responsible for registering cases and daily operations.
Which officer leads the police administration at the Sub-division level?
Correct Answer: D. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)
The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) heads the police at the sub-division level. This officer is usually of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). They supervise multiple police stations within their sub-division.