Consider the following statements about Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 1. Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. 2. The Committee to recommend the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner has the Minister of Home Affairs as one of the members. 3. In certain circumstances the Leader of the single largest group in opposition in Lok Sabha can be on the Committee to recommend the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- A. Nil
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The CVC is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the PM, the Home Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition (or the leader of the single largest opposition group) in the Lok Sabha.
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