Polity & Governance2026
With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details: Sl. No. 1 - Organisation: Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB); Function: To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies; Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Sl. No. 2 - Organisation: Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO); Function: To investigate complex corporate frauds; Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Finance Sl. No. 3 - Organisation: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); Function: To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy; Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
Explanation
The correct option is 1, as only the details for the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) are correctly matched. The SFIO, under the Ministry of Finance, indeed investigates complex corporate frauds. However, the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) is under the Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension. Understanding the functions and controlling ministries of these organizations is crucial for grasping their roles in India's governance structure, which is a significant theme in civil services examinations like the UPSC Prelims.