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In India, the Director General of Police (DGP) is a _____ star rank and the highest ranking police officer in India.1. 32. 23. 54. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 3

The correct answer is 3.

  • The Director General of Police(DGP) is the highest rank of the Indian Police department.
  • He is also known as State Police Chief as he/she heads the police force in a particular State or Union Territory. 
  • The DGP is appointed by the Cabinet from the Indian Police Service.
  • The national emblem over crossed sword and baton is the rank insignia of a DGP. 
  • In Delhi, the DGP is known as the Commissioner of Police.

  • The Indian Councils Act, 1861, by the British government laid the foundation of the Indian Police. It was called Superior Police Services, later known as the Indian Imperial Police.
  • Following India's independence in 1947, it was renamed as the the Indian Police Service(IPS) in 1948.
  • The IPS is one of the All India Services, along with the Indian Forest Service and Indian Administrative Service.
  • Article 312(2) in part XIV of the Indian Constitution created the Indian Police force following independence. 


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