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?

Indian Polity : Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026

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?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The correct option is 1.

[as per provisional answerkey]

Explanation

The administrative structure of specialized investigative and intelligence agencies in India is determined by their specific mandates, ranging from economic offenses to corporate governance and anti-corruption.

Row 1: Incorrect
The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) is the nodal agency for economic intelligence and coordination among various law enforcement agencies dealing with economic offenses. However, it functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Row 2: Incorrect
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multi-disciplinary organization established to investigate complex corporate frauds. While its function is correctly stated, it functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, not the Ministry of Finance.
Row 3: Correct
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Its mandate includes preserving values in public life and ensuring the health of the national economy by investigating corruption, economic crimes, and conventional crimes. It functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (specifically the Department of Personnel and Training).

Key Takeaway: Administrative jurisdiction of key agencies: CEIB (Ministry of Finance), SFIO (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), and CBI (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions).

SOURCEUpsc Cse Prelims Gs Paper I 2026