Police Reforms

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Which committee was formed in 1979 to recommend reforms in the Indian Police system?

  1. National Police Commission

  2. Mulla Committee

  3. Gore Committee

  4. Ribeiro Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Police Commission was formed in 1979 under the chairmanship of Dharam Vira to recommend reforms in the Indian Police system.

What was the main objective of the National Police Commission?

  1. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the police

  2. To reduce corruption in the police

  3. To enhance the accountability of the police

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Police Commission was formed with the objective of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the police, reducing corruption in the police, and enhancing the accountability of the police.

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation of the National Police Commission?

  1. Single police force under the state government

  2. Police-public relations committees

  3. Community policing

  4. Separate investigation and law and order wings in the police


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Police Commission did not recommend a single police force under the state government. It recommended a separate investigation and law and order wings in the police, police-public relations committees, and community policing.

What is the main function of the Police-Public Relations Committees?

  1. To improve communication between the police and the public

  2. To address public grievances against the police

  3. To monitor the performance of the police

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Police-Public Relations Committees are responsible for improving communication between the police and the public, addressing public grievances against the police, and monitoring the performance of the police.

What is the concept of community policing?

  1. Involving the community in the policing process

  2. Building partnerships between the police and the community

  3. Encouraging the community to take responsibility for its own security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community policing involves involving the community in the policing process, building partnerships between the police and the community, and encouraging the community to take responsibility for its own security.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the police in India?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Political interference

  3. Corruption

  4. Public trust


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public trust is not a challenge faced by the police in India. Lack of resources, political interference, and corruption are the main challenges faced by the police in India.

What is the main objective of the Police Reforms Act, 2006?

  1. To implement the recommendations of the National Police Commission

  2. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the police

  3. To reduce corruption in the police

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Police Reforms Act, 2006 was enacted with the objective of implementing the recommendations of the National Police Commission, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the police, and reducing corruption in the police.

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Police Reforms Act, 2006?

  1. Creation of State Security Commissions

  2. Constitution of Police Complaints Authorities

  3. Establishment of Police Boards

  4. Direct recruitment of police officers at the level of Deputy Superintendent of Police


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Direct recruitment of police officers at the level of Deputy Superintendent of Police is not a provision of the Police Reforms Act, 2006.

What is the role of the State Security Commissions?

  1. To oversee the functioning of the police

  2. To make recommendations for police reforms

  3. To monitor the implementation of police reforms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Security Commissions are responsible for overseeing the functioning of the police, making recommendations for police reforms, and monitoring the implementation of police reforms.

What is the function of the Police Complaints Authorities?

  1. To investigate complaints against police officers

  2. To recommend action against erring police officers

  3. To monitor the performance of the police

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Police Complaints Authorities are responsible for investigating complaints against police officers, recommending action against erring police officers, and monitoring the performance of the police.

What is the significance of the Police Boards?

  1. To ensure transparency in the functioning of the police

  2. To promote accountability in the police

  3. To improve the relationship between the police and the public

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Police Boards are significant because they ensure transparency in the functioning of the police, promote accountability in the police, and improve the relationship between the police and the public.

What are the main challenges in implementing police reforms in India?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Resistance from within the police force

  3. Public apathy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenges in implementing police reforms in India are lack of political will, resistance from within the police force, and public apathy.

What are some of the recent developments in police reforms in India?

  1. Enactment of the Police Reforms Act, 2006

  2. Establishment of the National Police Mission

  3. Launch of the Smart Policing Initiative

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The recent developments in police reforms in India include the enactment of the Police Reforms Act, 2006, the establishment of the National Police Mission, and the launch of the Smart Policing Initiative.

What is the importance of police reforms in India?

  1. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the police

  2. To reduce corruption in the police

  3. To enhance the accountability of the police

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Police reforms are important in India because they can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the police, reduce corruption in the police, and enhance the accountability of the police.

What is the role of citizens in police reforms?

  1. To demand accountability from the police

  2. To cooperate with the police in crime prevention and detection

  3. To participate in community policing initiatives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citizens can play a role in police reforms by demanding accountability from the police, cooperating with the police in crime prevention and detection, and participating in community policing initiatives.

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