Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
1.It is not a statutory body.
2.Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee.
3.It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).

  • The CBI is not a statutory body.
  • It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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