Q1. Which of the following best describes the legal nature of the Central Vigilance Commission before the enactment of the CVC Act, 2003?
- Quasi-judicial constitutional body
- Statutory body created under an ordinance
- Extra-constitutional and non-statutory body
- Judicial body formed by the Supreme Court’s directive
Correct Option: 3. Extra-constitutional and non-statutory body.
Explanation: From 1964 to 2003, the CVC was created via an executive resolution, not by statute or Constitution. Hence, it was extra-constitutional and non-statutory.
Q2. Under which provision can the President remove a Central Vigilance Commissioner for “proved misbehavior or incapacity”?
- After a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
- On recommendation of the Supreme Court after an inquiry
- Based on a report of the CBI
- After approval from the Prime Minister
Correct Option: 2. On recommendation of the Supreme Court after an inquiry.
Explanation: For proved misbehavior or incapacity, the President must refer the case to the Supreme Court, and removal can proceed only if the Court supports it.
Q3. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is ex officio chairperson of which of the following selection committees?
- CBI Director Appointment Committee
- Director of Enforcement Appointment Committee
- Chief Information Commissioner Selection Committee
- NHRC Appointment Committee
Correct Option: 2. Director of Enforcement Appointment Committee.
Explanation: The CVC is the Chairperson of the Committee that recommends the Director of Enforcement, along with Secretaries of Home, Personnel, and Revenue.
Q4. Which of the following officers fall directly under the functional jurisdiction of the CVC for investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?
- Group C officers of the Railways
- Sub-inspectors in Delhi Police
- Group A Central Government Officers
- State cadre officers of Group B
Correct Option: 3. Group A Central Government Officers.
Explanation: The CVC investigates corruption complaints against Group A officers of the Central Government and All India Services posted in the Union Government.
Q5. Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013), which of the following is NOT a function assigned to the CVC?
- Appointment of Director of Prosecution in CBI
- Conduct of preliminary inquiry into Lokpal-referred complaints
- Prosecution of corruption cases in special courts
- Recommendation of SP-level officer appointments in CBI
Correct Option: 3. Prosecution of corruption cases in special courts.
Explanation: The CVC does not prosecute cases; it conducts inquiries, supervises, and recommends actions. Prosecution is handled by the Director of Prosecution, CBI, and CBI’s legal wing.