Consider the following statements: Statement I: Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) act as a link between their respective ministries and both the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Statement II: CVOs are responsible for investigating allegations of corruption only when referred by the CVC. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

CVOs serve as the nodal points between their ministries and both the CVC and the CBI.
CVOs do not require a reference from the CVC to investigate allegations of corruption. They are empowered to investigate verifiable allegations independently.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)