MCQs Based On Political Science- (121)

Correct Option: 2. 1964.
Explanation: The CVC was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central Government, based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee (1962–64). Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) – Overview 🔹 Establishment Year: 1964 (by executive resolution) Legal Status: Became a statutory body in 2003 through the CVC Act, 2003. Based on: Recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Corruption (1962–64). 🔹 Purpose and Role To prevent corruption in central government offices. Functions as the apex vigilance institution, independent of executive control. Advises and oversees vigilance activities in ministries, PSUs, banks, etc. Supervises CBI in corruption-related cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. 🔹 Composition 1 Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) – Chairperson Up to 2 Vigilance Commissioners Appointed by: The President, on the recommendation of a committee consisting of: Prime Minister (Chair) Minister of Home Affairs Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha 🔹 Tenure and Removal Term: 4 years or until 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. Post-retirement: Not eligible for further government employment. Can be removed by the President for: Insolvency Criminal conviction Misbehavior (after SC inquiry) Infirmity, conflict of interest, or external employment during tenure 🔹 Organizational Structure Secretariat Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing (CTE): Conducts technical audits of government works Assists in investigation of construction-related complaints Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDIs): Conduct departmental inquiries 🔹 Key Functions Supervision of vigilance in central ministries/departments. Investigation of corruption cases involving: All India Services Group A Central Govt officers Senior officers in PSUs, Banks, LIC, etc. Supervises CBI in corruption matters. Reviews delays in prosecution sanction. Receives and acts on whistleblower complaints under PIDPI. Recommends appointments of senior officers in: Enforcement Directorate CBI (SP and above, except Director) Receives suspicious transaction info under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Reports annually to the President, who lays the report in Parliament. 🔹 Jurisdiction Covers: Group A officers and higher in Central Government Officers in PSBs, LIC, General Insurance, etc. Certain grades in RBI, NABARD, SIDBI Senior officers in PSUs based on their pay scale and position 🔹 Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 Protects individuals disclosing corruption in government. CVC is the designated authority to receive disclosures. Provides confidentiality and protection to genuine whistleblowers. Penalizes false/frivolous complaints. 🔹 Working and Powers Location: Headquarters in New Delhi Powers: Functions like a civil court (summoning, evidence, etc.) Its advice is not binding, but any deviation by govt must be justified in writing. 🔹 Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) Appointed in every ministry/department/PSU. Act as the link between the organization, the CVC, and the CBI. Handle internal vigilance, investigations, and reporting.

Correct Option: 3. Santhanam Committee.
Explanation: The Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–64) recommended the creation of the Central Vigilance Commission to address corruption in government services.

Correct Option: 3. 2003.
Explanation: Although the CVC was established in 1964, it became a statutory body only in 2003, when the Parliament passed the CVC Act.

Correct Option: 1. President of India.
Explanation: The President appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner based on the recommendation of a three-member committee headed by the Prime Minister, including the Home Minister and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Correct Option: 3. 4 years or until 65 years of age
Explanation: The tenure is 4 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, they are not eligible for reappointment to any government post.