Central Vigilance Commission (1964) was set up on the recommendation of the

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b): Santhanam Committee.
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in 1964 following the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962). The committee was formed to address issues of corruption in government and public services and recommended the establishment of an independent body to oversee vigilance and anti-corruption efforts in India.
Information Booster:
1. Santhanam Committee: Formed in 1962 to study and recommend measures for the prevention of corruption in India. It led to the establishment of the CVC.
2. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): The CVC acts as the apex body for monitoring all vigilance activity and advising the government on preventing corruption.
3. Role of CVC: The CVC functions as an independent body to oversee and monitor government and public sector activities, aiming to curb corruption.
Additional Information:
· Gorwala Committee: Focused on public administration reforms but not directly linked to the creation of the CVC.
· Kripalani Committee: Involved in electoral reforms.
· Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC): Set up in 1966 to recommend various administrative reforms, but the CVC was created before ARC's formation.