Correct option is D
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in India was established in 1964 based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.
Santhanam Committee:
- The Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption was set up in 1962 under the chairmanship of K. Santhanam to recommend measures to tackle corruption in public administration.
- One of its key recommendations was the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as an independent body to investigate corruption cases in central government institutions. The CVC was created to strengthen the mechanisms for combating corruption.
