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 Pension |
In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched ?
Detailed Explanation:
Row 1 — Incorrect. CEIB functions under Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) — NOT Ministry of Home Affairs. It is the nodal agency for economic intelligence coordination.
Row 2 — Incorrect. SFIO functions under Ministry of Corporate Affairs — NOT Ministry of Finance. It investigates serious and complex corporate frauds (white-collar crimes).
Row 3 — Correct. CBI — mandate to preserve values in public life and ensure health of national economy — correctly placed under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (DoPT).
Correct Reference Table:
| Organisation | Function | Correct Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| CEIB | Economic intelligence coordination | Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Revenue) |
| SFIO | Corporate fraud investigation | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| CBI | Corruption, economic offences, special crimes | Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions (DoPT) ✅ |
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