The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI being the main investigating agency of the Central Governmen...........

Indian Polity Statutory Bodies

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) being the main investigating agency of the Central Government, plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in administration. With regard to CBI, consider the following:

1. The CBI is not a statutory body.

2. Establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.

3. Upholding human rights, protecting the environment, arts, antiques and heritage of our civilisation is one of the focus areas of CBI.

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1&2 only

All the above

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Explanation:

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
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.
The CBI is the main investigating agency of the Central Government. It plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in administration. It also provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission.