Question

Indian Police Service was earlier called as ____.

• A. Indian Imperial Police
• B. Provincial Police Service
• C. Police Commission
• D. Indian Imperial Police & Police Commission

Hint:

Important All India Services: IAS -- Indian Administrative Service, IPS -- Indian Police Service, IFS -- Indian Forest Service. Before independence, IPS was called Indian Imperial Police.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the All India Services. Before independence, during British rule, it was known by a different name.

• Created after independence in 1948

• Replaced the old British police structure

• Responsible for law and order and internal security
Step 1: Understand the historical background.
During British rule, India’s police administration was controlled by: Indian Imperial Police It was established to maintain law and order under colonial governance.

Step 2: Know the transition after independence.
After India became independent: \[ 1947 \] The Indian Imperial Police was reorganized into: Indian Police Service (IPS) in: \[ 1948 \]

Step 3: Match with the options.
Among the options: Indian Imperial Police is the historical name.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Indian Imperial Police}} \]