Concept:The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is a statutory body. Its commissioner is appointed by the President based on a committee’s recommendation.
Explanation:Statement 1 is correct. The President of India appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner under the CVC Act, 2003.
Statement 2 is correct. The committee that recommends the appointment has three members: the Prime Minister (chairperson), the Union Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is correct. When there is no recognized Leader of Opposition, the Leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha serves on the committee by convention.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.
Answer:D. 3