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Q. Which of the following is/are a non-statutory bodies?
  1. Unique Identification Authority of India.
  2. Central Vigilance Commission.
  3. Central Bureau of Investigation.
  4. National Payments Corporation of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 3 & 4
Notes: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is a statutory body established by the 2016 Aadhaar Act under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Central Vigilance Commission, created in 2003 under the CVC Act, addresses government corruption. The Central Bureau of Investigation, the main investigative agency of the Centre, operates under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, but is not a statutory body. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a specialized division of the RBI and is also not a statutory body.
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