by Q. With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
| Organization | Some of its functions | It works under |
| I. Directorate of Enforcement | Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 | Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence | Enforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
| III. Directorate General of Analytics and Data Management | Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
(a). Only one
(b). Only two
(c). Only three
(d). All four
Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
- Statement I is incorrect: The Directorate of Enforcement works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Statements II and III are correct:
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence enforces customs law and works under the Ministry of Finance.
- The DG of Analytics & Data Management uses data for tax compliance and also works under the Ministry of Finance.
