Question

In Uttarakhand, the revenue police system was introduced in:

  1. 1861
  2. 1865
  3. 1874
  4. 1892

Answer:

Option A: 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1861”.

Introduced in 1861, the 'Patwari Police' system received legal backing through an administrative order issued by the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces.