In July 2011, who succeeded P.J. Thomas, whose appointment had been quashed by the Supreme Court, as Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)?
Question and options
In July 2011, who succeeded P.J. Thomas, whose appointment had been quashed by the Supreme Court, as Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)?
- Pradeep Kumar
- N.Santosh Hegde
- Harishankar Brahma
- Vineet Arora
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Pradeep Kumar
The Supreme Court quashed P.J. Thomas's appointment as Central Vigilance Commissioner in March 2011. Pradeep Kumar, a former Defence Secretary, was then chosen and sworn in as CVC on 14 July 2011. N. Santosh Hegde was then the Lokayukta of Karnataka, not the CVC.
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