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Question 1General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Maharashtra Police is a state police force whose administrative head holds the rank of Director General of Police. Under which ministry of the Maharashtra state government does this force function?
- Ministry of Railways
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Home Department Correct answer.
- Ministry of Defence
Explanation
Police is a state subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, so the Maharashtra Police works under the state Home Department, headed politically by the Home Minister of Maharashtra.
Question 2General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police headquarters, which houses the office of the Director General of Police, is located in which building complex in Mumbai?
- Old Council Hall, Fort
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Crawford Market Correct answer.
- Mantralaya Annexe, Nariman Point
- Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Nariman Point
Explanation
The Maharashtra Police headquarters is located on Shahid Bhagat Singh Road near Crawford Market in south Mumbai, and it is commonly referred to as the Police Headquarters (PHQ).
Question 3General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct full form of the CBI, the central investigating agency that Maharashtra Police sometimes coordinates with on inter-state cases?
- Central Bureau of Investigation Correct answer.
- Criminal Bureau of Intelligence
- Crime Branch of India
- Central Board of Inquiry
Explanation
The CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation, functioning under the Department of Personnel and Training. State police coordinate with it on cases that cross state boundaries or involve central laws.
Question 4General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In the Indian Constitution, 'Police' and 'Public order' are placed in which list of the Seventh Schedule, which explains why Maharashtra Police is controlled by the state government?
- Union List
- Concurrent List
- State List Correct answer.
- Residuary powers
Explanation
Entries relating to police and public order appear in the State List, giving state legislatures and governments primary authority over policing. This is why the Maharashtra Police is answerable to the state government rather than the Centre.
Question 5General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which Maharashtra Police unit is primarily responsible for investigating serious and organised crime across the state and functions as the state's detective agency?
- Special Protection Unit
- State Reserve Police Force
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Correct answer.
- Traffic Police
Explanation
The Criminal Investigation Department, headed by an Additional Director General of Police, handles serious, inter-district and organised crime and assists district units. It acts as the state's central detective and intelligence-support wing.
Question 6General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) of Maharashtra is best described by which of the following statements?
- It is a wing that investigates cybercrime only
- It is a judicial body that hears appeals
- It performs traffic management in Mumbai
- It is an armed reserve force deployed for law-and-order duties and strikes Correct answer.
Explanation
The SRPF is an armed reserve force of Maharashtra Police, raised under its own Act, used for law-and-order deployment, bandobast and emergencies across districts. It supports district police rather than replacing their routine investigation work.
Question 7General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Under the Criminal Procedure Code framework followed in Maharashtra, which officer is generally empowered to investigate a cognizable offence within a police station's jurisdiction?
- The District Collector
- The Station House Officer of that police station Correct answer.
- The Municipal Commissioner
- The Tahsildar
Explanation
The officer in charge of a police station, commonly the Station House Officer, is empowered to register and investigate cognizable offences in that jurisdiction. Executive revenue officers like the Collector do not conduct police investigation.
Question 8General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Maharashtra Police's 'Dial 100' emergency response system is designed primarily to do which of the following?
- Issue birth and death certificates
- Provide weather information to farmers
- Register property tax complaints
- Receive emergency police calls and dispatch response teams Correct answer.
Explanation
Dial 100 is the emergency police helpline through which citizens report crimes, accidents or emergencies, and control rooms dispatch police response. It is an operational response mechanism, not a civic services counter.
Question 9General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which helpline number is used in Maharashtra for reporting crimes against women and for seeking police assistance in such cases?
- 1091 Correct answer.
- 102
- 181
- 108
Explanation
1091 is the women's helpline operated by police to receive complaints of crime against women and provide immediate assistance. The 181 helpline is a general women's support line run by the state women and child development department.
Question 10General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police 'Mahila Dakshata Samiti' or women's grievance redressal mechanism at police station level exists mainly to do which of the following?
- Recruit women constables
- Address complaints of women and ensure sensitive handling of their cases Correct answer.
- Manage police mess accounts
- Conduct driving tests
Explanation
Women's grievance cells at police station level are meant to hear complaints from women and ensure their cases are handled sensitively and promptly. They support complainants rather than performing recruitment or administrative functions.
Question 11General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In Maharashtra Police, the 'Beat Marshal' or beat constable's primary duty is best described as which of the following?
- Patrolling the assigned beat and gathering local intelligence Correct answer.
- Prosecuting cases in the High Court
- Issuing licences for arms
- Auditing district budgets
Explanation
A beat constable patrols the assigned area, maintains contact with residents, and gathers information about law-and-order issues. This local presence is the foundation of preventive policing.
Question 12General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes the role of the Maharashtra Police in the conduct of elections?
- It conducts the counting of votes
- It provides security and maintains law and order during the electoral process Correct answer.
- It decides the election result
- It issues voter identity cards
Explanation
During elections, the police provide security at polling booths, escort EVMs, and maintain law and order under the supervision of the Election Commission. Conducting elections and counting votes is the job of the election machinery.
Question 13General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) is a state law that empowers police primarily to do which of the following?
- Register and prosecute cases against organised crime syndicates Correct answer.
- Issue caste certificates
- Collect land revenue
- Regulate municipal markets
Explanation
MCOCA was enacted to deal with organised crime syndicates and provides special investigative and prosecutorial powers, including provisions for interception and special courts. It targets organised criminal activity, not civic or revenue functions.
Question 14General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is primarily tasked with which of the following?
- Registering cooperative societies
- Conducting census operations
- Managing traffic signals in Pune
- Investigating terrorism-related cases and coordinating counter-terror intelligence Correct answer.
Explanation
The ATS is a specialised unit of Maharashtra Police dealing with terrorism-related investigations and counter-terror intelligence coordination. It works in close coordination with central agencies on threats to internal security.
Question 15General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The 'Bharosa' cell, operated in Maharashtra Police, is intended to provide assistance in which type of cases?
- Property tax disputes
- Passport verification
- Road accident compensation claims
- Crimes against women and children, with counselling and support Correct answer.
Explanation
Bharosa cells provide a supportive environment for women and children who are victims of crime, offering counselling, legal guidance and coordination with other agencies. Their focus is victim support rather than revenue or passport work.
Question 16General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In Maharashtra Police, the 'Bandobast' duty refers to which of the following?
- Recruitment examination duty
- Investigation of financial fraud
- Arrangement of police deployment for events, festivals or VIP visits Correct answer.
- Preparation of annual budget
Explanation
Bandobast is the planned deployment of police personnel for law and order during festivals, public events, VIP movement or other gatherings. It involves crowd management and security arrangements rather than investigation.
Question 17General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the primary function of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Maharashtra Police?
- Conducting post-mortems
- Managing traffic on highways
- Issuing driving licences
- Investigating financial frauds, cheating and economic crimes Correct answer.
Explanation
The EOW investigates economic offences such as cheating, forgery, investment fraud and other financial crimes, often involving large sums and multiple victims. It does not handle traffic, licensing or medical examination work.
Question 18General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police's Cyber Crime Cell primarily deals with which of the following?
- Recruitment of sub-inspectors
- Management of police housing
- Investigation of online fraud, identity theft and cyber offences Correct answer.
- Registration of land sale deeds
Explanation
Cyber Crime Cells investigate offences such as online financial fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking and data-related crimes, and coordinate with other agencies. They do not handle land registration, housing or recruitment.
Question 19General Knowledge / Current Affairs
A citizen in Maharashtra wishes to report a lost mobile phone and obtain a police complaint copy. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
- Approach the local police station and file a complaint, obtaining an acknowledgement Correct answer.
- Write directly to the Chief Minister
- File a case in the Supreme Court
- Complain to the Municipal Corporation
Explanation
A complaint about a lost article is registered at the local police station having jurisdiction, and the complainant receives an acknowledgement or NCR copy. Approaching the local police station is the standard first step for such reports.
Question 20General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police 'Student Police Cadet' (SPC) programme is aimed at which of the following?
- Managing police canteens
- Recruiting constables directly from schools
- Building civic awareness and discipline among school students Correct answer.
- Training officers for the IPS
Explanation
The Student Police Cadet programme is a school-based initiative to instil discipline, civic responsibility and awareness of law among students. It is not a recruitment channel or an officer training programme.
Question 21General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'Police Patil' in Maharashtra's rural policing system?
- A village-level functionary who assists in maintaining law and order and reports local issues to police Correct answer.
- An officer who commands the district police force
- A judicial officer who decides criminal cases
- A senior officer at the state headquarters
Explanation
The Police Patil is a village-level official who assists the police by reporting local disputes, crimes and law-and-order issues, acting as a bridge between the village and the police station. The Police Patil does not command the district force or decide cases.
Question 22General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police has a dedicated 'Highway Police' wing. Its principal responsibility is which of the following?
- Patrolling highways to prevent accidents and highway crimes Correct answer.
- Collecting toll at state borders
- Constructing national highways
- Issuing fitness certificates to vehicles
Explanation
The Highway Police patrol state and national highways, respond to accidents, prevent highway robberies and ensure smooth traffic flow. Toll collection, vehicle fitness certification and highway construction are handled by other agencies.
Question 23General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In the hierarchy of Maharashtra Police, which rank is higher than that of Superintendent of Police but lower than that of Director General of Police?
- Assistant Sub-Inspector
- Police Constable
- Head Constable
- Inspector General of Police Correct answer.
Explanation
The rank structure runs from constable upwards through head constable, assistant sub-inspector, sub-inspector, deputy superintendent, superintendent, deputy inspector general, inspector general, additional director general and director general. The Inspector General of Police is above the Superintendent of Police and below the DGP.
Question 24General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police's 'Mission Kavad' or similar community outreach initiatives are generally aimed at which of the following?
- Improving police-public interaction and trust at the local level Correct answer.
- Purchasing new vehicles for the force
- Constructing police stations
- Recruiting retired officers
Explanation
Community outreach initiatives in Maharashtra Police aim to build trust and improve communication between citizens and the police at the local level. They focus on public relations rather than procurement or construction.
Question 25General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct description of the 'Zero FIR' concept that Maharashtra Police follows?
- An FIR registered at any police station irrespective of jurisdiction, later transferred to the proper station Correct answer.
- An FIR that is cancelled immediately
- An FIR registered only by the High Court
- An FIR that cannot be investigated
Explanation
A Zero FIR is registered at any police station regardless of territorial jurisdiction, and is then transferred to the police station having proper jurisdiction for investigation. This ensures that no complainant is turned away on jurisdictional grounds.
Question 26General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which body is the highest-ranking officer of the Maharashtra Police establishment, heading the state police force?
- Inspector General of Police
- Superintendent of Police
- Director General of Police Correct answer.
- Additional Director General of Police
Explanation
The Director General of Police (DGP) is the head of the state police force in Maharashtra and is responsible for its overall administration and supervision. The other ranks listed are subordinate to the DGP within the state police hierarchy.
Question 27General Knowledge / Current Affairs
The Maharashtra Police is administratively placed under which department of the state government?
- General Administration Department
- Law and Judiciary Department
- Revenue Department
- Home Department Correct answer.
Explanation
Police administration in Maharashtra falls under the state Home Department, which frames policy and oversees law-and-order management. The Revenue and Law departments handle land matters and legal affairs respectively, not police command.
Question 28General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct expansion of the abbreviation 'FIR' used in police work in Maharashtra?
- First Information Report Correct answer.
- Formal Investigation Record
- Final Investigation Report
- Field Incident Register
Explanation
FIR stands for First Information Report, the document recorded when information about a cognizable offence is first given to the police. It sets the investigation process in motion under the criminal procedure framework.
Question 29General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which national emergency number is used across India, including Maharashtra, for police, fire and ambulance assistance?
- 112 Correct answer.
- 181
- 101
- 108
Explanation
112 is India's unified emergency response number, connecting callers to police, fire and ambulance services. The other numbers serve narrower purposes such as fire or women's helplines.
Question 30General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In Maharashtra Police, a constable's beat duty mainly requires him or her to do which of the following?
- Maintain visible patrolling and local contact within an assigned area Correct answer.
- Supervise the district prison administration
- Prepare annual budget estimates for the police station
- Conduct trials of serious criminal cases
Explanation
Beat duty involves patrolling an assigned locality, gathering local intelligence and maintaining contact with residents to prevent crime. Budgeting, trials and prison administration are outside a beat constable's role.
Question 31General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a police station in the Maharashtra Police system?
- Registering complaints and investigating offences within its jurisdiction Correct answer.
- Conducting municipal elections in the area
- Issuing driving licences to local residents
- Collecting land revenue for the state government
Explanation
A police station is the basic unit for receiving complaints, registering offences and investigating crimes in its jurisdiction. Licensing, revenue collection and election conduct are duties of other agencies.
Question 32General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes the role of the Maharashtra Police in maintaining public order during festivals and large gatherings?
- Deploying bandobast and crowd control measures at sensitive locations Correct answer.
- Collecting donations for the festival committees
- Organising the cultural programmes of the festival
- Issuing trade licences to temporary stalls
Explanation
During festivals and gatherings, police deploy bandobast, regulate crowds and secure sensitive points to prevent disorder. Organising cultural events, collecting donations and issuing trade licences are not police functions.
Question 33General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is a recognised function of the Maharashtra Police in relation to road safety?
- Enforcing traffic rules and regulating vehicular movement Correct answer.
- Fixing the prices of motor vehicles
- Manufacturing road signs and signals
- Constructing highways and bridges
Explanation
The police, through traffic wings, enforce traffic rules, manage vehicle flow and act against violations. Construction of roads and pricing of vehicles are the responsibilities of other departments and the market.
Question 34General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following bodies is responsible for recruiting constables into the Maharashtra Police?
- Union Public Service Commission
- Staff Selection Commission
- Maharashtra Police Recruitment Board Correct answer.
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Explanation
Constable recruitment in Maharashtra is conducted through the state's police recruitment machinery, which advertises and conducts the selection process. The MPSC, SSC and UPSC handle other categories of posts, not police constable recruitment.
Question 35General Knowledge / Current Affairs
A citizen approaches a Maharashtra police station to complain about a cognizable offence. Under the criminal procedure framework, what is the police officer's duty?
- Refuse to record the complaint until the citizen produces documentary proof
- Forward the citizen to a civil court for a decree
- Reduce the information to writing and register an FIR if it discloses a cognizable offence Correct answer.
- Advise the citizen to settle the matter privately
Explanation
When information disclosing a cognizable offence is given, the officer is required to record it and register an FIR, then begin investigation. Demanding unnecessary proof or diverting the complainant to a civil court or private settlement defeats this duty.
Question 36General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following statements about the Maharashtra Police's jurisdiction is accurate?
- Its powers are exercised within the territorial limits of Maharashtra, subject to legal provisions Correct answer.
- It functions only within municipal corporation areas
- It can arrest offenders anywhere in India without any legal formality
- It has no authority over rural areas of the state
Explanation
State police exercise powers within the state's territorial jurisdiction, subject to legal provisions that may allow limited action outside it with proper procedure. Blanket nationwide arrest powers and exclusion of rural areas are incorrect.
Question 37General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Under the Maharashtra Police system, which of the following is the role of the District Superintendent of Police?
- Presiding over criminal trials in the district court
- Overall command of police in the district, including law and order and crime control Correct answer.
- Managing the district treasury accounts
- Collecting agricultural taxes from villagers
Explanation
The District Superintendent of Police commands the district police, overseeing law and order, crime prevention and investigation. Judicial trials, tax collection and treasury management belong to other authorities.
Question 38General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct description of a 'cognizable offence' as understood in Maharashtra policing?
- An offence that police cannot investigate at all
- An offence punishable only by a fine
- An offence that can only be tried by a sessions court
- An offence for which police may register a case and investigate without a magistrate's order Correct answer.
Explanation
A cognizable offence allows the police to register an FIR and investigate without prior permission from a magistrate. The classification depends on the statutory schedule, not on the court that tries it or the punishment alone.
Question 39General Knowledge / Current Affairs
A woman in Maharashtra wishes to file a complaint of domestic violence at night. Which of the following best reflects the police's expected approach?
- Refuse the complaint because it involves a family matter
- Direct her to a private mediator without recording anything
- Ask her to return only during office hours on a working day
- Record the complaint promptly and provide necessary protection and referral support Correct answer.
Explanation
Police are expected to record complaints of domestic violence promptly, provide protection and connect the complainant to support services such as protection officers or shelters. Refusing complaints or insisting on office hours defeats the protective purpose of the law.
Question 40General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes the role of the Maharashtra Police in disaster response?
- Assisting in evacuation, traffic diversion and law-and-order support during disasters Correct answer.
- Conducting scientific weather forecasting
- Declaring official drought and flood relief packages
- Building permanent dams and reservoirs
Explanation
During disasters, police assist in evacuation, crowd and traffic management, and maintaining order while relief agencies operate. Engineering works, relief declarations and weather forecasting belong to specialised departments.
Question 41General Knowledge / Current Affairs
In the context of Maharashtra Police, which of the following is the purpose of community policing initiatives?
- Replacing the formal criminal justice system with local committees
- Collecting fines from residents without legal authority
- Granting policing powers to private security agencies
- Building trust and cooperation between police and local residents to prevent crime Correct answer.
Explanation
Community policing aims to foster trust, information-sharing and joint crime prevention between police and residents. It does not replace the justice system, delegate police powers to private agencies or authorise unauthorised fine collection.
Question 42General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following is the correct description of the Maharashtra Police's role regarding missing children?
- Treat the matter as a civil dispute
- Register a case promptly and coordinate search and rescue efforts Correct answer.
- Refer the parents to a private detective agency
- Wait 24 hours before registering any complaint
Explanation
Police are expected to register missing-child complaints promptly and initiate search and coordination without delay. Waiting periods, treating it as civil or outsourcing to private detectives are inappropriate responses.
Question 43General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following correctly describes the role of forensic evidence in Maharashtra Police investigations?
- It is admissible only in civil courts
- It is used solely to determine the rank of investigating officers
- It provides scientific corroboration that can strengthen the prosecution's case Correct answer.
- It replaces the need to record witness statements
Explanation
Forensic evidence supplies scientific corroboration linking accused, victim and scene, supporting the prosecution. It does not replace witness statements, is used in criminal matters and has nothing to do with officer ranks.
Question 44General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best explains why the Maharashtra Police maintain station-level records such as the general diary?
- To publish the personal details of complainants publicly
- To calculate the salaries of police officers
- To register property transactions in the district
- To create an auditable trail of complaints, movements and official actions Correct answer.
Explanation
Station records such as the general diary create an auditable trail of complaints received, officer movements and actions taken, aiding accountability and supervision. They are not meant for public disclosure of personal data, salary computation or property registration.
Question 45General Knowledge / Current Affairs
A Maharashtra Police officer receives a complaint alleging corruption against a public servant. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step?
- Conduct a media trial of the accused officer
- Immediately impose punishment on the accused
- Forward the complaint to the Anti-Corruption Bureau for inquiry Correct answer.
- Ignore the complaint as outside police purview
Explanation
Corruption allegations against public servants are handled by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, which has the mandate to inquire and investigate. Media trials, ignoring the complaint or imposing punishment without inquiry are improper.
Question 46General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following statements about the Maharashtra Police's use of CCTV and video surveillance is most accurate?
- It supports crime detection and evidence gathering while remaining subject to legal and privacy safeguards Correct answer.
- It is prohibited for use in public places
- It authorises police to record inside private homes without any legal basis
- It can be used only to monitor traffic signals
Explanation
Video surveillance assists detection, investigation and evidence collection, but must comply with legal procedures and privacy protections. Unauthorised recording in private spaces is unlawful, and surveillance is not restricted only to traffic signals.
Question 47General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Maharashtra Police and the state prosecution machinery?
- Prosecutors arrest suspects, while police argue the final judgment
- Both police and prosecutors act as judges in criminal cases
- Police investigate and gather evidence, while prosecutors present the case in court Correct answer.
- Police decide the verdict, while prosecutors investigate the offence
Explanation
Investigation and evidence collection are police functions, whereas the prosecution presents the case in court. Verdicts are given by judges, and neither police nor prosecutors act as judges.
Question 48General Knowledge / Current Affairs
An officer in Maharashtra Police wants to use information from a suspect's intercepted communication in a case. Which of the following is the most legally sound approach?
- Follow the statutory procedure for interception and use it as evidence accordingly Correct answer.
- Publish the intercepted content on social media for public pressure
- Destroy the interception records before trial
- Use any intercepted material freely without any authorisation
Explanation
Interception of communications must follow the statutory authorisation and procedural safeguards before the material can be used as evidence. Unauthorised use, public disclosure or destruction of records would be unlawful and prejudicial.
Question 49General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following best explains the principle behind the 'presumption of innocence' in the work of Maharashtra Police?
- The accused must prove innocence before the police
- An accused is treated as innocent until the court proves guilt, so police must gather evidence fairly Correct answer.
- Police may declare a person guilty once arrested
- Only the complainant's statement is needed for conviction
Explanation
The presumption of innocence means the accused is treated as innocent until the court establishes guilt beyond reasonable doubt, so police must investigate fairly and gather reliable evidence. Declaring guilt at arrest or shifting the burden to the accused is contrary to this principle.
Question 50General Knowledge / Current Affairs
Which of the following schemes is a Maharashtra government initiative that provides a monthly allowance to girl children from economically weaker families, and is frequently cited in police awareness campaigns against female foeticide and child marriage?
- Savitribai Phule Mahila Ekatma Yojana
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana
- Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana Correct answer.
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Explanation
Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana is a Maharashtra scheme under which the state deposits a fixed amount for girl children in eligible families, with the sum maturing when the girl turns 18, and it is promoted as a social-security measure encouraging the survival, education and welfare of girls. Police awareness drives in the state link such schemes to the prevention of female foeticide and child marriage. The other options are national or differently focused programmes.