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Central Vigilance Commission — Comprehensive Quiz

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Integrity Watchdog: The Central Vigilance Commission's Mandate and Anti-Corruption Role•medium•16 questions•~15 min

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Question 01

easy

The establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission was originally recommended by which committee?

Question 02

easy

Which of the following correctly describes the original nature of the CVC when it was set up in 1964?

Question 03

medium

The committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner to the President is headed by which of the following?

Question 04

medium

Consider the following statements about the tenure and post-retirement restrictions of the Central Vigilance Commissioner: 1. The Central Vigilance Commissioner serves for five years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. 2. After retirement, the Central Vigilance Commissioner is ineligible for further employment under the Central or any state government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 05

medium

For removing the Central Vigilance Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, which procedure must be followed?

Question 06

easy

The salary of the Central Vigilance Commissioner is equivalent to the salary of which of the following officials?

Question 07

medium

Which wing of the CVC is responsible for conducting oral inquiries in departmental proceedings against public servants?

Question 08

medium

The CVC exercises superintendence over the CBI insofar as it relates to which category of offences?

Question 09

hard

Which of the following categories of bank officers fall within the jurisdiction of the CVC?

Question 10

hard

Consider the following statements about the working of the CVC: 1. The CVC can regulate its own procedure and has powers of a civil court. 2. If the Central government disagrees with CVC's advice, it must record its reasons in writing and communicate them to the CVC. 3. The CVC presents its annual report directly to both Houses of Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 11

medium

Which of the following best describes the role of a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in a Central government ministry?

Question 12

hard

The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers' Resolution (PIDPI), under which the CVC acts as nodal agency for whistle blower complaints, was issued in which year?

Question 13

medium

Under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011, what is the punishment prescribed for filing a false or frivolous complaint?

Question 14

medium

Which of the following is NOT covered under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011?

Question 15

hard

Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, in relation to Lokpal references, which of the following describes the CVC's role regarding Group C and D officials?

Question 16

hard

The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 received the assent of the President on which date?

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