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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Central Bureau

    of Investigation (CBI): 1.  It was set up by a resolution of 1963 of the Ministry of Law and Justice 2.  Recently Central Government told the Supreme Court that the CBI is an “independent body” and the Centre has “no superintendence or control over it. 3.  The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee. Which of the above statement is/are not correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Central Government recently informed the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an "independent body," emphasizing that the Centre holds "no superintendence or control over it" The nodal ministry overseeing the CBI is the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions The establishment of the CBI was suggested by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption during the years 1962–1964 Notably, the CBI is not a statutory body; rather, it was established by a resolution in 1963 under the Ministry of Home Affairs

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