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Polity question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:
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?

Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1
Detailed Analysis of the Rows
Row 1: Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) ❌
Function: Correct. It functions as the nodal agency for economic intelligence, monitoring, and coordination between various law enforcement and economic intelligence agencies.

Ministry: Incorrect. The CEIB falls under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance (not the Ministry of Home Affairs).

Row 2: Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) ❌
Function: Correct. It is a multi-disciplinary organization established to investigate complex, white-collar corporate frauds.

Ministry: Incorrect. The SFIO functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (not the Ministry of Finance).

Row 3: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Function: Correct. Its official vision includes preserving values in public life and ensuring the health of the national economy through thorough investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes.

Ministry: Correct. The CBI operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (specifically the Department of Personnel and Training).
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Exam UPSC CSE
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Year 2026
Subject Polity
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