Q. With reference to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It is headed by the Union Home Minister.
3.It is the nodal police agency in India that coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect. CBI is not a statutory body. Its investigative and jurisdiction powers are governed by the DSPE Act, 1946. It is headed by a Director and he is assisted by a Special Director or an additional director.
Statement 3 is correct. CBI is the nodal police agency in India that coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
Source: ForumIAS
