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    According to the the Central Vigilance Commission Act

    under what circumstances can the President remove the Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner from office?
    A If adjudged an solvent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B If convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, does not involve moral turpitude Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All a b & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 6. Removal of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner: (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the President may by order remove from office the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner if the Central Vigilance Commissioner or such Vigilance Commissioner, as the case may be,-- (a) is adjudged an insolvent; or (b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude; or (c) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or (d) is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (e) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner.

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