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Question 1Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Under the Indian Constitution, which Article guarantees the abolition of untouchability in Telangana and the rest of India?

  1. Article 17 Correct answer.
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 21
  4. Article 14

Explanation

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a fundamental right enforceable against the State and private individuals. Articles 14 and 15 deal with equality before law and prohibition of discrimination, while Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.

Question 2Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The Telangana State Police is headed by the Director General of Police, who reports to which authority in the state administrative structure?

  1. The Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly
  2. The Home Minister of Telangana through the Home Department Correct answer.
  3. The Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court
  4. The Chief Secretary of Telangana

Explanation

Police administration in a state falls under the elected government, and the DGP functions under the Home Department headed by the Home Minister, with the Chief Secretary coordinating overall administration. The High Court and Speaker have no direct command role over police administration.

Question 3Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable in Telangana receives information that a cognizable offence has been committed but no FIR has been registered yet. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, what is the correct first step?

  1. Record the information as an FIR and register the case Correct answer.
  2. Await orders from the Superintendent of Police before any action
  3. Send the informant to the nearest Magistrate directly
  4. Refuse to act until a written complaint is filed by the victim

Explanation

For a cognizable offence, the officer in charge must reduce the information to writing and register an FIR, then proceed with investigation. Waiting for orders or refusing action would defeat the mandatory duty to register.

Question 4Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which river forms a major part of the boundary between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is also called the 'Dakshina Ganga'?

  1. Godavari Correct answer.
  2. Krishna
  3. Manjira
  4. Musi

Explanation

The Godavari, the second longest river in India, is known as Dakshina Ganga and flows through Telangana before entering Andhra Pradesh. The Krishna and Manjira are tributaries or separate rivers, and the Musi flows within Hyderabad.

Question 5Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The Kakatiya dynasty, famous for the Ramappa Temple and the Thousand Pillar Temple, ruled from which capital city?

  1. Devarakonda
  2. Warangal Correct answer.
  3. Bidar
  4. Golconda

Explanation

The Kakatiyas ruled from Orugallu, present-day Warangal, and built major temples including the Ramappa and Thousand Pillar temples. Golconda rose to prominence later under the Qutb Shahis, and Bidar was a Bahmani capital.

Question 6Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A police party in Telangana wants to search a house for stolen property at night. Which condition must be satisfied for such a search to be lawful under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?

  1. Any constable may search at night if accompanied by two witnesses
  2. A search warrant must specifically authorise a night search, with recorded reasons Correct answer.
  3. The search must be completed before sunrise without any record
  4. The owner must consent in writing before the search begins

Explanation

Night searches require specific authorisation and recorded reasons, reflecting the stricter safeguards the law imposes on searches conducted between sunset and sunrise. Consent of the owner or mere presence of witnesses does not replace the legal authorisation requirement.

Question 7Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which scheme launched by the Telangana government provides financial assistance to farmers per acre for buying seeds and fertilisers?

  1. Mission Bhagiratha
  2. Rythu Bandhu Correct answer.
  3. Kalyana Lakshmi
  4. Aasara Pension

Explanation

Rythu Bandhu is an investment support scheme paying farmers a fixed amount per acre each season for agricultural inputs. Mission Bhagiratha provides drinking water, Kalyana Lakshmi supports marriages, and Aasara provides pensions.

Question 8Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable is asked to arrest a person accused of a non-bailable offence. Which document must the arresting officer ordinarily possess or prepare to show authority?

  1. A letter from the complainant's advocate
  2. A warrant of arrest issued by a Magistrate Correct answer.
  3. A no-objection certificate from the village sarpanch
  4. A written order of the District Collector

Explanation

Arrest in a non-bailable case ordinarily proceeds on a warrant issued by a Magistrate, which authorises the officer to arrest and produce the person before the court. Collectors, sarpanches, and advocates cannot issue arrest authority.

Question 9Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is a fundamental duty under Article 51A of the Constitution that applies to every citizen, including police personnel?

  1. To vote in every election
  2. To safeguard public property and abjure violence Correct answer.
  3. To pay income tax on time
  4. To join the armed forces

Explanation

Article 51A lists fundamental duties, including safeguarding public property and abjuring violence, which directly apply to citizens in public service. Voting, military service, and tax payment are legal obligations but are not listed as fundamental duties in that form.

Question 10Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission can inquire into complaints of human rights violations by police. Which limitation applies to its jurisdiction?

  1. It cannot inquire into matters pending before a court or older than one year Correct answer.
  2. It can hear only complaints filed by government employees
  3. It can only issue binding orders to the DGP
  4. It can try criminal cases and award imprisonment

Explanation

Human rights commissions generally cannot inquire into a matter already pending before a court or into an incident that occurred more than one year before the complaint. They are recommendatory bodies and cannot try offences or award imprisonment.

Question 11Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which mountain ranges separate Telangana from the coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh on its eastern side?

  1. The Eastern Ghats Correct answer.
  2. The Aravalli Range
  3. The Vindhya Range
  4. The Western Ghats

Explanation

The Eastern Ghats run along the eastern edge of the Deccan plateau and separate Telangana's plateau region from the coastal plains. The Western Ghats lie on the western coast, while the Aravallis and Vindhyas are in northern and western India.

Question 12Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

In a Telangana village, two groups clash and a constable must prevent escalation before reinforcements arrive. Which action best reflects the principle of minimum force in crowd control?

  1. Withdraw from the area and return later with more personnel
  2. Arrest the village elders first to set an example
  3. Fire in the air immediately to disperse the crowd
  4. Use persuasion and warnings, resorting to force only as a last resort Correct answer.

Explanation

Crowd control doctrine requires graduated response: persuasion, warnings, and lawful assembly dispersal before any force, which must remain proportionate. Immediate firing or arbitrary arrests escalate tensions and violate the minimum force principle.

Question 13Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following best describes the role of the Prosecution wing in the Telangana Police?

  1. It decides the quantum of punishment
  2. It supervises the police stations
  3. It investigates offences and files charge sheets
  4. It conducts prosecution in court on behalf of the State Correct answer.

Explanation

The prosecution wing, headed by public prosecutors, presents the State's case in court after investigation by the police. Investigation is the police's task, punishment is decided by the court, and station supervision belongs to supervisory officers.

Question 14Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A person in Telangana is detained by police for questioning without being formally arrested. Which constitutional safeguard applies?

  1. The person has no right to consult a lawyer at this stage
  2. The person must be released only on orders of the DGP
  3. The person may be held for 15 days before any production
  4. The person must be produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 22 requires that an arrested person be produced before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours, excluding travel time, and be allowed to consult a legal practitioner. Longer detention without production is unconstitutional.

Question 15Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The 'Bonalu' festival celebrated in Telangana is primarily associated with which deity?

  1. Goddess Mahakali Correct answer.
  2. Lord Shiva
  3. Lord Venkateswara
  4. Goddess Saraswati

Explanation

Bonalu is a thanksgiving festival in which women offer cooked food to Goddess Mahakali, particularly at the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad. It is not dedicated to Venkateswara, Shiva, or Saraswati.

Question 16Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which of the following is an essential element of theft?

  1. Dishonest intention to take movable property without the owner's consent Correct answer.
  2. Entry into a building after breaking a lock
  3. Threat of death to the owner
  4. Use of force against the owner

Explanation

Theft requires a dishonest intention to take movable property out of the possession of another without that person's consent. Force, breaking and entering, or threats are elements of robbery, house-breaking, or extortion respectively.

Question 17Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the highest court in Telangana for hearing appeals from lower courts within the state?

  1. The Supreme Court of India
  2. The Telangana High Court Correct answer.
  3. The State Consumer Commission
  4. The District and Sessions Court

Explanation

The Telangana High Court is the highest court within the state's judicial hierarchy and hears appeals from subordinate courts. The Supreme Court is the apex court for the whole country, and district courts and consumer commissions are subordinate bodies.

Question 18Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable in Telangana is directed to collect intelligence on illegal sand mining in a riverbed area. Which approach is most consistent with lawful policing?

  1. Confront the miners directly without backup
  2. Seize vehicles without any record
  3. Demand money from miners to stop the activity
  4. Conduct covert surveillance and report findings to the supervisory officer Correct answer.

Explanation

Intelligence gathering should be covert, documented, and reported through the chain of command so that lawful action follows. Direct confrontation without backup endangers officers, undocumented seizure is unlawful, and extortion is a criminal offence.

Question 19Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps when a police officer arrests a person in Telangana?

  1. Inform grounds, produce before Magistrate, arrest, prepare arrest memo
  2. Arrest, produce before Magistrate, prepare arrest memo, inform grounds
  3. Arrest, inform grounds, prepare arrest memo, produce before Magistrate Correct answer.
  4. Prepare arrest memo, arrest, produce before Magistrate, inform grounds

Explanation

On arrest, the officer must inform the person of the grounds of arrest, prepare a memorandum of arrest witnessed by a family member or respectable person, and produce the person before a Magistrate within 24 hours. The sequence ensures transparency and protects the arrestee's rights.

Question 20Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which scheme of the Telangana government aims to provide piped drinking water to every household in the state?

  1. Rythu Bandhu
  2. Kalyana Lakshmi
  3. Haritha Haram
  4. Mission Bhagiratha Correct answer.

Explanation

Mission Bhagiratha is the state's flagship programme to supply treated drinking water through pipelines to rural and urban households. Rythu Bandhu supports farmers, Kalyana Lakshmi assists marriages, and Haritha Haram is a tree plantation drive.

Question 21Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A police officer receives a complaint of domestic violence from a woman in Telangana. Which action is most appropriate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act?

  1. Refuse to act because domestic matters are civil
  2. Advise her to settle the matter privately without any record
  3. Arrest all family members immediately without inquiry
  4. Inform her of her right to a protection officer and record the complaint Correct answer.

Explanation

The Act requires police to inform the aggrieved woman of her rights, including access to protection officers and shelter, and to record the complaint. Refusing action, forcing private settlement, or mass arrests without inquiry are improper.

Question 22Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, a major public sector undertaking associated with Telangana, is primarily engaged in which activity?

  1. Oil refining
  2. Uranium extraction
  3. Coal mining Correct answer.
  4. Iron ore export

Explanation

Singareni Collieries is a coal mining company operating in the Godavari valley coalfields of Telangana. It is not involved in iron ore export, uranium extraction, or oil refining.

Question 23Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which principle governs the use of firearms by police personnel in Telangana during a law-and-order operation?

  1. Firearms may be used at the officer's sole discretion without reporting
  2. Firearms may be used to recover stolen property
  3. Firearms may be used only when there is a threat to life and lesser means have failed Correct answer.
  4. Firearms may be used to disperse any unlawful assembly immediately

Explanation

Police firearms use is governed by the principle of necessity and proportionality: it is permitted only when life is in danger and lesser means have failed, and every use must be reported. Using firearms for dispersal, recovery, or at unchecked discretion is unlawful.

Question 24Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is a cybercrime that a Telangana police constable is most likely to encounter in a complaint about online fraud?

  1. Pickpocketing in a bus
  2. Phishing through fake bank links Correct answer.
  3. House trespass at night
  4. Rash driving on a highway

Explanation

Phishing uses deceptive emails or messages with fake links to steal credentials and is a cybercrime handled under information technology law. Pickpocketing, trespass, and rash driving are traditional offences unrelated to cyber fraud.

Question 25Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

In the context of Telangana's 'Grama Jyothi' programme, what is its primary objective?

  1. Recruiting police constables
  2. Empowering gram panchayats through participatory planning and resource convergence Correct answer.
  3. Constructing national highways
  4. Providing free laptops to students

Explanation

Grama Jyothi aims to strengthen gram panchayats by bringing together various schemes and resources through participatory village-level planning. It is not a laptop distribution, highway construction, or recruitment programme.

Question 26Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, within what period must a police officer forward an arrested person to the nearest Magistrate if the investigation cannot be completed in time?

  1. Within 72 hours of arrest, including journey time
  2. Within 48 hours of arrest, including journey time
  3. Within 12 hours of arrest, excluding journey time
  4. Within 24 hours of arrest, excluding journey time Correct answer.

Explanation

The Constitution under Article 22(2) and the criminal procedure law require that an arrested person be produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time taken for the journey. Detention beyond this period without judicial authorisation is illegal.

Question 27Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable in Telangana records the statement of a witness during investigation. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, such a statement made to a police officer during investigation is used primarily for which purpose?

  1. As substantive evidence of the facts stated
  2. To convict the accused without any trial
  3. To replace the requirement of a charge sheet
  4. To contradict the witness if he later deposes differently Correct answer.

Explanation

Statements recorded by police during investigation are not substantive evidence. They may be used to contradict a witness under the evidence law when he deposes in court, and for limited purposes such as corroboration with court permission.

Question 28Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which body in Telangana is responsible for recruitment and selection of constables and sub-inspectors for the state police?

  1. Telangana State Police Recruitment Board Correct answer.
  2. Telangana State Public Service Commission
  3. Telangana State Human Rights Commission
  4. Telangana State Election Commission

Explanation

The Telangana State Police Recruitment Board conducts recruitment examinations and selections for police posts such as constable and sub-inspector. The Public Service Commission handles other state civil services, while the Election and Human Rights Commissions have unrelated mandates.

Question 29Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable sees a person committing a cognizable offence in his presence. What is the correct immediate course of action?

  1. Arrest the person without a warrant and without an order from a Magistrate Correct answer.
  2. Wait for a written complaint to be filed at the station
  3. Refer the matter to the nearest civil court for directions
  4. Obtain prior sanction from the District Collector

Explanation

For a cognizable offence committed in the presence of a police officer, the law permits arrest without a warrant and without a Magistrate's order. The officer must then follow the prescribed procedure for arrest, search and production before a Magistrate.

Question 30Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following best describes the role of the Director General of Police in Telangana?

  1. Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission
  2. Chief prosecutor for all criminal trials in the state
  3. Presiding officer of the state police complaints authority
  4. Head of the state police force, responsible for its overall administration and supervision Correct answer.

Explanation

The DGP is the senior-most officer heading the state police and is responsible for its command, administration and coordination. Prosecution and human rights bodies function separately from the police hierarchy.

Question 31Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

In Telangana policing, what does the term 'beat' refer to?

  1. A court order for production of an accused
  2. A defined area assigned to a constable for patrolling and local intelligence Correct answer.
  3. A disciplinary punishment awarded to a constable
  4. A unit of the armed reserve battalion

Explanation

A beat is the geographical area allotted to a constable for regular patrolling, contact with residents and collection of local information. Beat policing builds familiarity between the officer and the community in that area.

Question 32Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A woman approaches a Telangana police station at night to report a cognizable offence. Which statement about recording her complaint is correct?

  1. Her statement must be recorded by a woman police officer or a woman officer where possible, and her complaint cannot be refused Correct answer.
  2. She must first obtain a court order before the police can register a case
  3. Her complaint can be refused because the offence occurred outside the station limits
  4. Her complaint can be recorded only after sunrise

Explanation

The law requires that the statement of a woman victim be recorded, as far as practicable, by a woman officer, and a police station cannot refuse to register information about a cognizable offence. Registration is mandatory and time of day is irrelevant.

Question 33Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the correct description of a Zero FIR in Telangana policing?

  1. An FIR registered by a station that lacks jurisdiction and later transferred to the proper station Correct answer.
  2. An FIR registered only when the accused is unknown
  3. An FIR that is cancelled after investigation
  4. An FIR registered only for non-cognizable offences

Explanation

A Zero FIR is registered at any police station irrespective of territorial jurisdiction and is then transferred to the station having jurisdiction. This ensures that no time is lost in a serious case, especially where evidence may disappear.

Question 34Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable is posted at a checkpoint and a vehicle fails to stop. Which action is consistent with lawful policing practice?

  1. Stop all traffic on the highway indefinitely
  2. Fire at the tyres immediately to disable the vehicle
  3. Chase the vehicle at high speed through crowded streets
  4. Note the registration number and inform the control room and nearby patrols Correct answer.

Explanation

Proportionate and safe policing requires noting details and alerting control rooms and other units rather than resorting to force or dangerous pursuit. Firing at a fleeing vehicle or high-speed chasing in crowded areas risks harm to the public.

Question 35Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is a fundamental right that a police officer must respect while interrogating a person in custody?

  1. Right to vote under Article 326
  2. Right to property under Article 300A
  3. Right to free education up to age fourteen under Article 21A
  4. Right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 20(3) protects a person accused of an offence from being compelled to be a witness against himself. Police interrogation must therefore avoid coercion, and confessions extracted by force are not admissible.

Question 36Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

The Telangana government's 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme is associated with which area of administration that a constable may need to be aware of during rural bandobast?

  1. Pension for retired government employees
  2. Free bus travel for women
  3. Agriculture investment support to farmers Correct answer.
  4. Urban housing for slum dwellers

Explanation

Rythu Bandhu provides investment support to farmers per acre, and awareness of such schemes helps police understand rural issues during bandobast and grievance situations. The other options refer to different welfare programmes.

Question 37Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'bandobast' in Telangana police work?

  1. A disciplinary inquiry against an officer
  2. Security and crowd arrangement made for an event or law-and-order situation Correct answer.
  3. A type of bail bond
  4. A formal charge sheet filed in court

Explanation

Bandobast refers to the deployment and arrangement of police personnel for security, crowd control and order maintenance at events, festivals or sensitive situations. It is an operational arrangement, not a legal document.

Question 38Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable finds that a person has been detained in the police station lock-up beyond the permitted period without being produced before a Magistrate. Which action is most appropriate?

  1. Ignore it because senior officers are responsible
  2. Release the person secretly without any record
  3. Ask the person to sign a statement that he was treated well
  4. Report the matter to the station house officer and ensure the person is produced before a Magistrate without delay Correct answer.

Explanation

Illegal detention violates constitutional and statutory safeguards, and every officer has a duty to bring it to the notice of superiors and ensure production before a Magistrate. Concealment or informal release would compound the illegality.

Question 39Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following offences is classified as cognizable under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?

  1. A minor dispute over a boundary wall
  2. A complaint about a defective product
  3. A civil suit for recovery of money
  4. Murder Correct answer.

Explanation

Murder is a serious offence listed as cognizable, allowing police to register an FIR and investigate without a Magistrate's order. Civil disputes and minor matters follow different procedures and are not cognizable offences.

Question 40Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

In Telangana, the 'She Teams' initiative of the police is primarily aimed at which objective?

  1. Curbs on illegal sand mining
  2. Recovery of stolen vehicles
  3. Safety of women in public places and action against harassment Correct answer.
  4. Traffic regulation at busy junctions

Explanation

She Teams are dedicated units that address harassment and eve-teasing of women in public places, often through decoy operations and swift action. Their focus is women's safety rather than traffic or property offences.

Question 41Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable is asked to prepare a scene of crime report after a burglary. Which of the following is the most important principle to follow?

  1. Rearrange the articles to make the scene look tidy
  2. Allow bystanders to handle the articles for identification
  3. Preserve the scene and avoid contaminating physical evidence Correct answer.
  4. Clean the premises before the investigating officer arrives

Explanation

Preservation of the scene is essential so that physical evidence such as fingerprints, footprints and tool marks remain intact. Contamination or tidying can destroy evidence and weaken the prosecution case.

Question 42Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following statements about the Telangana State Police Complaints Authority is correct?

  1. It recruits constables for the state police
  2. It hears appeals against convictions by lower courts
  3. It examines complaints of misconduct against police personnel and recommends action Correct answer.
  4. It conducts criminal trials of police officers

Explanation

The complaints authority is an oversight mechanism that examines allegations of police misconduct and recommends appropriate action to the government. It does not conduct trials, recruit personnel or hear criminal appeals.

Question 43Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable is on night patrol and notices a group of people gathering suspiciously near a market. Which approach best reflects preventive policing?

  1. Wait until a crime is committed and then act
  2. Ignore the group as it is not yet an offence
  3. Observe discreetly, verify identities if warranted, and inform the station for backup Correct answer.
  4. Immediately use force to disperse the group

Explanation

Preventive policing involves discreet observation, lawful verification and timely communication with the station to prevent escalation. Force is used only when necessary and proportionate, and waiting for a crime defeats the preventive purpose.

Question 44Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'community policing' approach adopted in Telangana?

  1. Building partnership between police and the community to prevent crime and resolve local issues Correct answer.
  2. Replacement of courts by police in settling disputes
  3. Police functioning in isolation from local residents
  4. Deployment of only armed reserve personnel in villages

Explanation

Community policing seeks cooperation between police and residents through regular interaction, grievance redressal and awareness programmes. It supplements, but does not replace, formal legal processes and courts.

Question 45Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable receives information about illegal transportation of liquor across a district border. Which step is most appropriate under the excise laws?

  1. Ask the driver to return the goods to the seller
  2. Confiscate the vehicle and release it to the driver without any record
  3. Stop and verify the vehicle, seize the contraband and register a case under the relevant excise law Correct answer.
  4. Fine the driver on the spot and let him go with the goods

Explanation

Illegal transport of liquor is an excise offence requiring lawful interception, seizure of contraband, documentation and registration of a case. Returning goods or releasing the vehicle without record would defeat the investigation.

Question 46Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is a key feature of the Telangana Police's 'Hawk Eye' mobile application?

  1. It allows citizens to report traffic violations and civic issues with photo evidence Correct answer.
  2. It is a portal for land registrations
  3. It is used for issuing passports
  4. It is an app for filing civil suits online

Explanation

Hawk Eye enables citizens to send geo-tagged photographs and videos of traffic violations and civic issues to the police for action. It is a citizen-participation tool, not a civil court or registration portal.

Question 47Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A person is arrested and brought to the police station. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement regarding his rights?

  1. He must be photographed and publicly displayed before conviction
  2. He must be informed of the grounds of arrest and of his right to consult a legal practitioner Correct answer.
  3. He must be denied food until he signs a statement
  4. He must be kept incommunicado until he confesses

Explanation

Article 22(1) requires that an arrested person be informed of the grounds of arrest and be allowed to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Denial of food, isolation or public display violates these safeguards.

Question 48Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

In the context of Telangana police administration, what is the role of the Superintendent of Police in a district?

  1. Chairperson of the district consumer forum
  2. Chief judicial officer of the district
  3. Head of the district revenue administration
  4. Head of the district police, responsible for law and order and crime control in the district Correct answer.

Explanation

The Superintendent of Police heads the district police and is responsible for law and order, crime prevention and supervision of police stations in the district. Judicial, revenue and consumer forums function independently.

Question 49Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

A constable is called to a village where a dispute has arisen over a water tank. Which approach best reflects the principle of neutrality expected of police?

  1. Support the group with greater political influence
  2. Decide the ownership of the tank himself
  3. Hear both sides, prevent violence and refer the civil dispute to the appropriate authority Correct answer.
  4. Refuse to attend the call as it is a civil dispute

Explanation

Police must act impartially, prevent breach of peace and direct civil disputes to the competent authority. Taking sides or deciding ownership exceeds police powers, while refusing to attend ignores the duty to maintain order.

Question 50Preliminary Written Test (PWT)

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'grievous hurt' under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

  1. Only injuries requiring hospital admission
  2. Any injury caused by a weapon
  3. Serious hurt such as emasculation, permanent loss of sight or hearing, or fracture of a bone Correct answer.
  4. Any injury that causes momentary pain

Explanation

Grievous hurt covers specific serious injuries listed in the law, such as permanent loss of sight or hearing, loss of a limb, or fracture of a bone. Simple pain or hospital admission alone does not qualify.