1. Vigilance Awareness Week is observed every year in India to promote:
a) Corruption
b) Economic growth
c) Political awareness
d) Transparency and integrity in public life
Answer: d) Transparency and integrity in public life
Vigilance Awareness Week focuses on promoting honesty, integrity, and transparency in all aspects of public life to combat corruption.
2. Which organization observes Vigilance Awareness Week every year in India?
a) Election Commission of India
b) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
c) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
The Central Vigilance Commission is the apex body that organizes Vigilance Awareness Week across India.
3. Whose birthday marks the start of Vigilance Awareness Week?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
His birthday on 31st October is celebrated as the start of Vigilance Awareness Week because of his contribution to building a united and honest India.
4. Vigilance Awareness Week begins with the administration of which pledge?
a) Green Pledge
b) Integrity Pledge
c) Patriotism Pledge
d) Honesty Pledge
Answer: b) Integrity Pledge
The week begins with officials and citizens taking the Integrity Pledge, committing themselves to be honest and transparent in all activities.
5. Where is the headquarters of CVC?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Nagpur
d) New Delhi
Answer.d) New Delhi
6. Who was the first Central Vigilance Commissioner of India?
a) Sukhdeo Gupta
b) B N Rao
c) Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
d) B. K. Mukherjee
Answer. c) Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
Nittoor Srinivasa Rau was selected as the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India in 1964.
7. Vigilance Awareness Week is observed every year during which period?
a) 31st October to 6th November
b) 2nd October to 8th October
c) 1st January to 7th January
d) 15th August to 21st August
Answer: a) 31st October to 6th November
It is observed in the week of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday (31st October) to honor his role in promoting integrity in public administration.
8. In which year was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) established?
a) 1955
b) 1964
c) 1972
d) 1998
Answer: b) 1964
The CVC was set up by a Government Resolution in 1964 to supervise vigilance activities and advise the government on anti-corruption measures.
9. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established on the recommendation of which committee?
a) Sarkaria Committee
b) Santhanam Committee
c) Narasimham Committee
d) Kelkar Committee
Answer: b) Santhanam Committee
The Santhanam Committee (1962) recommended setting up the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to deal with corruption and enhance integrity in public administration.
10. The Central Vigilance Commission became a statutory body through which Act?
a) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
b) Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
c) Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
d) Right to Information Act, 2005
Answer: b) Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
The CVC Act, 2003, made the Commission a statutory body, giving it legal authority and autonomy in anti-corruption oversight.
11. Which of the following is not the part of the committee to select the CVC?
a) Home Minister
b)Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
c) Prime Minister of India
d)Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha
Answer. d)Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha
12. Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in India?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Parliament
Ans. a) President of India
The President shall appoint the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), Home Minister, and Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha.
13. The Central Vigilance Commission is responsible to which of the following?
a) President of India
b) Parliament of India
c) Prime Minister’s Office
d) Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: b) Parliament of India
The CVC submits annual reports to the President, who places them before Parliament, ensuring legislative oversight and accountability.
14. Which constitutional article empowers Parliament to make laws for creating authorities like the CVC to deal with corruption?
a) Article 320
b) Article 309
c) Article 53
d) Article 73
Answer: b) Article 309
Under Article 309, Parliament can make laws regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State, enabling the establishment of vigilance bodies for discipline and integrity.
15. The CVC also acts as the vigilance watchdog for which investigation agency?
a) Enforcement Directorate (ED)
b) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
d) Income Tax Department
Answer: c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
The CVC supervises CBI investigations in cases related to the Prevention of Corruption Act, ensuring impartiality and independence of the process.
16. How many Vigilance Commissioners can the CVC have besides the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: b) Two
In CVC, one Chairperson (Central Vigilance Commissioner) with two Vigilance Commissioners
17. Which body/doctrine ensures oversight on CBI investigations of corruption under PCA, 1988?
a) The Supreme Court
b) Department of Personnel
c) CVC
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: c) CVC
18. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CVC?
a) Training of Chief Vigilance Officers
b) Receiving complaints about misuse of office
c) Direct criminal prosecution of offenders
d) Advising on preventive vigilance measures
Answer: c) Direct criminal prosecution of offenders
CVC स्वयं अभियोजन नहीं करता; वह जांच एजेंसियों जैसे CBI या departmental vigilance officers को निर्देश या सिफारिश करता है।
19. The removal of the Central Vigilance Commissioner can only be done by which authority/way?
a) Motion of Parliament
b) Order of the President on specific grounds
c) Supreme Court decision
d) By the Prime Minister directly
Answer: b) Order of the President on specific grounds
CVC को राष्ट्रपति द्वारा हटाया जा सकता है पर उसके लिए निर्धारित grounds और procedure Act में हैं। (misconduct etc.)
20. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. CVC is under the Ministry of Personnel.
2. CVC is independent.
3. CVC is constitutionally established.
Options:
a) Only 2
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) All three
Answer: a) Only 2
CVC is independent statutory body; यह किसी मंत्रालय के अधीन नहीं है; बल्कि act द्वारा स्थापित है; लेकिन यह constitutional body नहीं है — वह statutory है।
21. Which case mandated that CVC should have a statutory status?
a) Kesavananda Bharati
b) Vineet Narain vs Union of India
c) Indira Sawhney
d) S.P. Gupta vs Union of India
Answer: b) Vineet Narain vs Union of India
Supreme Court के इस फैसले से CVC को statutory अधिकार मिले।
22. Maximum age limit for CVC if the term is not completed earlier by the duration is:
a) 60 years
b) 62 years
c) 65 years
d) 68 years
Answer: c) 65 years
Term की upper age limit 65 वर्ष है। or 4 years of service.
23. Which of the following truths is/are correct?
1. CVC is an investigating agency.
2. CVC exercises superintendence over CBI in corruption cases.
3. CVC was given statutory status via an Executive Resolution.
Options:
a) 2 only
b) 1 & 2
c) 1 & 3
d) 3 only
Answer: a) 2 only
CVC supervises CBI in offences under PCA, 1988; यह स्वयं अभियोजन या जांच एजेंसी नहीं है; statutory status executive resolution से नहीं, बल्कि कानून (Act) द्वारा मिला।
24. Which act of Parliament formally gave CVC its legal basis (statutory)?
a) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
b) Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
c) Right to Information Act, 2005
d) Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013
Answer: b) Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
यह क़ानून CVC को statutory अधिकार और संरचना देता है।
25. Under which mandate is CVC responsible for preventive vigilance?
a) Only by request from government ministries
b) As part of the statutory duty of CVC
c) Under RTI disclosures only
d) Only under Presidential orders
Answer: b) As part of the statutory duty of CVC
CVC’s functions include both advisory and preventive vigilance (sensitive post monitoring, system review, etc.), by virtue of its role under the CVC Act.
26. The Central Vigilance Commission was initially set up in which year?
a) 1960
b) 1964
c) 1972
d) 2003
Answer: b) 1964
CVC को Santhanam Committee की सिफारिशों के बाद, एक executive resolution द्वारा 1964 में स्थापित किया गया था।
27. The “Santhanam Committee” is related to which of the following?
a) Banking Reforms
b) Agricultural Policy
c) Prevention of Corruption
d) Education Commission
Answer: b) Prevention of Corruption
Santhanam Committee ने भ्रष्टाचार के निवारण के उपाय सुझाए थे और CVC की स्थापना की सिफारिश की थी।
28. Question: CVC got statutory status in which year?
a) 1998
b) 2001
c) 2003
d) 2005
Answer: c) 2003
“Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003” द्वारा इसे विधायी (statutory) अधिकार प्राप्त हुआ।
29. Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
a) Prime Minister
b) The President, on the recommendation of a committee
c) Lok Sabha Speaker
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) The President, on the recommendation of a committee
द्वारा एक समिति की सिफ़ारिश पर नियुक्ति होती है, जिसमें Prime Minister, Home Minister और Leader of Opposition शामिल होते हैं।
30. What is the term of office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners?
a) 5 years or until 65 years of age
b) 4 years or until 65 years of age
c) 4 years or until 60 years of age
d) 3 years fixed term
Answer: b) 4 years or until 65 years of age
CVC और Vigilance Commissioners का कार्यालय 4 वर्षों के लिए होता है या 65 वर्ष की आयु तक, जो भी पहले हो।
31. Which of the following does not fall under the jurisdiction of the CVC?
a) Officers of the central government
b) Employees of PSUs under the central government
c) State government employees, in matters not related to central vigilance
d) Members of All India Services when serving under the Union govt
Answer: c) State government employees, in matters not related to central vigilance
CVC का अधिकार मुख्यतः केंद्रीय कर्मचारियों और केंद्रीय सार्वजनिक उपक्रमों पर लागू है; राज्य सरकारों के मामलों में सीमित या निर्दिष्ट स्थिति हो सकती है।
32. Which Supreme Court case gave direction for CVC to gain statutory status?
a) Kesavananda Bharati
b) Vineet Narain vs Union of India
c) Golaknath vs State of Punjab
d) Minerva Mills vs Union of India
Answer: b) Vineet Narain vs Union of India
इस फैसले ने CVC को स्वतंत्र और प्रभावी बनाने के लिए statutory status का मार्ग दिखाया।
33. Under which Act are offenses under corruption defined, which CVC supervises via CBI investigations?
a) Indian Penal Code, 1860
b) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
c) Right to Information Act, 2005
d) Public Interest Disclosure Act, 2000
Answer: b) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
CVC, CBI द्वारा भ्रष्टाचार अधिनियम, 1988 के अंतर्गत मामलों की superintendence करता है।
34. Which resolution designates CVC as the agency to receive disclosures from whistleblowers?
a) Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act
b) PIDPI Resolution (Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers)
c) Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2013
d) RTI Act, 2005
Answer: b) PIDPI Resolution
PIDPI Resolution designates CVC to handle disclosures from informers and whistleblowers.
35. Which of the following statements is true about the CVC’s recommendations to departments?
a) They are always binding
b) They are advisory in nature
c) They can override civil service norms
d) None of the above
Answer: b) They are advisory in nature
CVC के सुझाव binding नहीं होते; विभाग आमतौर पर पालन करते हैं लेकिन कानूनी बाध्यता नहीं होती।
36. What is the main theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025?
a) Say No to Corruption; Commit to the Nation
b) Corruption-Free India for a Developed Nation
c) Promoting Integrity in Public Life
d) "Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility"
Answer: d) "Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility"
37. What is the main objective of observing Vigilance Awareness Week in schools and colleges?
a) To reduce syllabus burden
b) To celebrate cultural heritage
c) To promote sports and physical education
d) To encourage honesty and moral values among students
Answer: d) To encourage honesty and moral values among students
Educational institutions conduct debates, poster making, and essay writing to develop awareness about integrity and anti-corruption.
38. Which of the following activities is commonly organized during Vigilance Awareness Week?
a) Sports competition
b) Essay writing and slogan competitions
c) Music concerts
d) Film festival
Answer: b) Essay writing and slogan competitions
Such activities encourage youth participation and spread the message of vigilance, ethics, and good governance.
39. What is the role of citizens in promoting vigilance awareness?
a) Ignore corruption
b) Report corrupt practices
c) Support unethical behavior
d) Stay silent
Answer: b) Report corrupt practices
Every citizen must be vigilant and report corruption or malpractice to create a transparent and responsible system.
40. The word “Vigilance” means:
a) Sleepiness
b) Laziness
c) Alertness and watchfulness
d) Carelessness
Answer: c) Alertness and watchfulness
The term “vigilance” means being alert, watchful, and careful, especially against corruption and unethical activities.
41. Which of the following is not a function of the CVC?
a) Directly investigating corruption cases against any citizen
b) Supervising vigilance administration in central government organizations
c) Advising the government on vigilance matters
d) Overseeing the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in corruption cases
Answer: a) Directly investigating corruption cases against any citizen
CVC supervises and directs investigations but does not directly investigate individual citizens. Investigations are conducted by agencies like the CBI.
42. The CVC has jurisdiction over which of the following officials?
a) Central Government employees
b) Employees of public sector undertakings (PSUs)
c) Members of All India Services serving in the Union Government
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
The CVC oversees vigilance cases involving central government officials, PSU employees, and All India Service officers working under the Union Government.
43. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, primarily deals with:
a) Protection of whistleblowers
b) Civil service promotions
c) Electoral reforms
d) Punishment for corrupt public servants
Answer: d) Punishment for corrupt public servants
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, defines offenses like bribery and misuse of office and prescribes punishments to ensure clean governance.
44. Which of the following statements about the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is correct?
a) It is a constitutional body under Article 280.
b) It is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament.
c) It is a non-statutory advisory committee.
d) It functions under the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Answer: b) It is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament.
The CVC became a statutory body under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, ensuring legal backing and functional independence.
45. What is the full form of NFSU?
a) National Facility Science Unit
b) National Forensic Sciences University
c) Nursing Facility Survey Unit
d) None
Answer. b) National Forensic Sciences University
NFSU ( National Forensic Sciences University) , under the Ministry of Home Affairs, focuses on forensic education, research, and training to support law enforcement and vigilance systems.
46. Under the PIDPI resolution, who can file a complaint regarding corruption or misuse of power?
a) Only government employees
b) Any citizen of India
c) Only vigilance officers
d) Only media persons
Answer. b) Any citizen of India
Explanation:
PIDPI (Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers)
The PIDPI Resolution allows any citizen to report corruption or misuse of authority to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) while keeping their identity protected.
PIDPI is also known as the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers Resolution and is a system for citizens to report corruption while keeping their identity secret. It is also popularly referred to as the "Whistle-Blower Provision" or "Whistle-Blower Resolution".
47. How many major wings does the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) have for functioning?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer. b) Three
CVC operates through three wings —
Vigilance Wing,
Technical Wing, and
Administrative Wing —
which collectively handle vigilance matters, technical scrutiny, and administrative functions.
48. What are the three pillars of Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
a) Goods, Services, and Works
b) Imports, Exports, and Bidding
c) Agriculture, Industry, and Transport
d) Efficiency, Transparency, and Inclusiveness
Answer. d) Efficiency, Transparency, and Inclusiveness
The three pillars, or motto, of GeM are:
Efficiency: The platform is designed to make public procurement faster and more streamlined by using e-bidding, e-reverse auctions, and demand aggregation.
Transparency: GeM ensures fairness and transparency by largely removing the need for human interaction in vendor registration, ordering, and payment processing.
Inclusiveness: The platform provides an open market that includes a wide range of sellers, from established brands to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs), start-ups, and artisans.
49. The theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is —
a) Integrity: The Key to Growth
b) Corruption-Free India
c) Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility
d) Transparency for Tomorrow
Answer. c) Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from 27th October to 2nd November with the theme —
“सतर्कताः हमारी साझा जिम्मेदारी” / “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.”
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