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With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:OrganizationSome of its functionsIt works underI. Directorate of EnforcementEnforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home AffairsII. Directorate of Revenue IntelligenceEnforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962Department of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIII. Directorate General of Systems and Data ManagementCarrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evadersDepartment of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIn how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: B - Only twoStep-by-step Solution:Row I - Directorate of Enforcement (ED): Function: The ED does enforce the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018 - this is correct. However, the ED works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance (specifically under the Economic Intelligence Council), NOT under the 'Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs'. The Ministry of Home Affairs oversees internal security, police, and paramilitary forces, but the ED is a financial intelligence agency under the Finance Ministry. This row is incorrect with respect to 'It works under'. ✗Row II - Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): Function: DRI enforces the Customs Act, 1962 - this is correct. The DRI is India's apex anti-smuggling agency, responsible for detecting and preventing smuggling of contraband goods. It works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance - this is also correct. This row is correctly matched. ✓Row III - Directorate General of Systems and Data Management (DGSDM): Function: The DGSDM uses data analytics and technology to assist tax officers in policy formulation and detecting tax evasion - this is broadly correct. It works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance - this is also correct. DGSDM (now GSTN and related systems) manages IT infrastructure for indirect tax (GST, Customs) administration. This row is correctly matched. ✓Rows II and III are correctly matched; Row I is incorrect in its 'works under' column. Therefore, two rows are correctly matched.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (Only one): Incorrect. Two rows (II and III) are correctly matched.Option C (All three): Incorrect. Row I incorrectly assigns ED to Ministry of Home Affairs instead of Ministry of Finance.Option D (None): Incorrect. Rows II and III are correctly matched.Key Concept: Enforcement Directorate (ED): Under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Enforces: FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999), PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002), FEOA (Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018). It is NOT under the Home Ministry. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): Under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Enforces: Customs Act, 1962; Prevents smuggling of gold, drugs, foreign currency, wildlife products. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Works under Ministry of Personnel (not Home Ministry or Finance). Note: Both ED and DRI are under the Finance Ministry - a common confusion point for aspirants.

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