Q. With reference to the Central bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:
1.CBI is not required to obtain the consent of the state government concerned before beginning to investigate a crime in a state.
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?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is incorrect: CBI must mandatorily obtain the consent of the state government concerned before beginning to investigate a crime in a state.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The CBI came into existence on 1 April, 1963, through a Government of India resolution. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-64).

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