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Indian Polity UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Which article of Indian constitution describe the Central Vigilance Commission ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: None

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “None”.
While the Central Vigilance Commission is an important anti-corruption body in India, it is not directly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. It was established through an executive resolution in 1964 and later given statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

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