With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) consider the following statements:1.It is an international crime investigating agency.2.It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.3.CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) consider the following statements:
1.It is an international crime investigating agency.
2.It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
3.CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. CBI is the domestic crime investigating agency of India.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. CBI operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

Source: India Today

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