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Police Act, 1861 & police laws MCQs with Answers

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Question 1

Under section 4 of the central Police Act, 1861 text, where that provision applies, what role does the Magistrate of the district have in district police administration?

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Question 2

Shall it be lawful for a police officer to take into custody a person who throws or lays down any dirt, filth, rubbish or any stones on any road or street, which causes inconvenience or annoyance to public?

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Question 3

Provision to depute additional force in the neighbourhood of railways and other public works is given under which section of the Police Act?

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Question 4

Under which Section of Police Act additional police force is provided in a district on certain conditions—

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Question 5

In which of the following sections of Police Act, 1861 the provision for "Special Police Officer" has been made?

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Question 6

According to which section of the Police Act 1861, a police officer may be deployed in any part of the District?

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Question 7

Which Section of Police Act deals with the duties of police officers?

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Question 8

Regulation of public assemblies and processions and licensing of the same is provided in Police Act, 1861 under—

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Question 9

Which section of the Police Act, 1861 has not been repealed?

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Question 10

Which one of the following Sections of Police Act contains provisions relating to General Diary?

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