Consider the following statements with regard to Chief Vigilance Commission CVC 1 It is a body consi...........

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Consider the following statements with regard to Chief Vigilance Commission (CVC).

1.It is a body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than 2 Vigilance Commissioners.

2.The members hold office for a term of 4 years.

3.The members are appointed by the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 Only

2 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners.They are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Union minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.Theyhold office for a term of four yearsor until they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.