The 'Indian Police Service' was formed in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Police Service' was formed in which year?
A. 1861
B. 1920
C. 1905
D. 1947
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Indian Police Service was constituted in 1905 under the Police Act of 1861 reforms. But modern IPS was created later. Actually, the Imperial Police was formed in 1905. I'll check: The Indian (Imperial) Police was created in 1905. So answer B.

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