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Question 1
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Which of the following is/are correct with respect to Central Bureau of Investigation:
1. It exclusively handles corruption cases.
2. It does not have the authority to file charge sheets in court
3. Its functioning is supervised by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has a broader mandate, which includes investigating corruption cases, economic offenses, special crimes, and other high-profile cases. However, corruption is one of its primary focus areas as it originally derived powers under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Statement 2 is not correct. The CBI, like any investigative agency, has the authority to file charge sheets in court after completing its investigations. It functions as a regular police force for offenses falling within its jurisdiction.
Statement 3 is not correct. The CBI functions under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which comes under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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