Consider the following statements about the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): 1. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. 2. The Home Minister is a member of the Committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner. 3. The leader of the largest group in Opposition in Lok Sabha can be a member of the Committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner in certain situations. How many of the above statements are correct?

All three statements are correct. As per the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003: (1) The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal. (2) The appointment is made on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. (3) When there is no recognised Leader of the Opposition (since the largest opposition party may not have the required 10% seats), the leader of the single largest opposition party/group in the Lok Sabha acts as a member of the committee, as clarified by court rulings and practice. Hence all three statements are correct.