Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2.The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

  • Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office.
  • The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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