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Consider the following statements regarding Central Bureau of Investigation.

1.The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee.

2.The CBI is a statutory body.

3.It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956.

Choose the correct statement/s

1 only

2 only

1,2 and 3

1 and 2 only

Explanation:

1,2 and 3

The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee.

This statement is correct. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established on the basis of the recommendations made by the Santhanam Committee.

The CBI is a statutory body.

This statement is correct. The CBI is a statutory body. It derives its powers and functions from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1956.

This statement is correct. The CBI derives its powers and authority from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, as amended by the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2003.

Therefore, the correct option is 3 (1, 2, and 3).

By: Kamal Kashyap

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