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With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:

Sl. No. Organisation Function Controlling Union Ministry
1. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) To investigate complex corporate frauds Ministry of Finance
3. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. None

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect
  • The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) is the nodal agency under the Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for coordinating economic intelligence and combating financial crimes like tax evasion, money laundering, and smuggling.
Pair 2 is incorrect
  • The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with the mandate of detecting and prosecuting or recommending prosecution for white-collar crimes.
Pair 3 is correct
  • The CBI, functioning under Dept. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, is the premier investigating police agency in India. It plays a major role in preserving values in public life and ensuring the health of the national economy.

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Answer (a) 1; Difficulty Level: Hard
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