Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

1. When was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initially established as the Special Police Establishment (SPE)?

  1. 1941
  2. 1947
  3. 1956
  4. 1963
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Answer: Option A. 1941

2. The CBI derives its powers to investigate from which Act?

  1. Indian Penal Code, 1860
  2. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  3. Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
  4. Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
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Answer: Option C. Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946

3. The recommendation to establish the CBI came from which committee?

  1. Sarkaria Commission
  2. Santhanam Committee
  3. Malimath Committee
  4. Kothari Commission
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Answer: Option B. Santhanam Committee

4. Under whose supervision does the CBI work in cases related to the Prevention of Corruption Act, of 1988?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs
  2. Enforcement Directorate (ED)
  3. Ministry of Finance
  4. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
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Answer: Option D. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CBI?

  1. Investigating serious crimes of national and international importance
  2. Investigating corruption among public officials
  3. Coordinating with INTERPOL for international cases
  4. Granting bail to criminals
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Answer: Option D. Granting bail to criminals