What is Cognizable offence under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973?

The correct answer is Option (4) → Police can investigate and arrest without a warrant

A cognizable offence, as defined under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973, is an offence for which a police officer has the authority to arrest the accused without a warrant and to start an investigation without the direction of a magistrate. Cognizable offences are typically more serious in nature compared to non-cognizable offences, which require a warrant for arrest and investigation.