With reference to Central Bureau of Investigation which of the following statements is are correct 1...........

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With reference to Central Bureau of Investigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a statutory body established under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

2. The CBI director is appointed by the Central government on the recommendation of a committee comprising of the Central Vigilance Commissioner, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Central Bureau of Investigation traces its origin to the Special Police Establishment (SPE) which was set up in 1941 by the Government of India. The functions of the SPE then were to investigate cases of bribery and corruption in transactions with the War and Supply Department of India during World War II.The Central Government shall appoint the Director on the recommendation of the Committee consisting of:-

Prime Minister – as Chairperson

The Leader of Opposition recognised as such in the House of the People or where there is no such Leader ofOpposition, then the Leader of the single largest Opposition Party in that House– as Member Chief Justice of India or Judge of Supreme Court nominated by CJI