Q. With reference to CVC, consider the following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption. In 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The CVC is not controlled by any Ministry/Department. It is an independent body which is only responsible to the Parliament.
Source: TOI
