Narcotics Control Bureau

About NCB:

• The Narcotics Control Bureau (abbr. NCB) is an Indian federal law enforcement and intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The agency is tasked with combating drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
• Established in 1986, it is responsible for
  • Coordination with the Indian state governments and other central departments,
  • Implementation of India's international obligations with regard to drug trafficking,
  • Assisting international and foreign drug law enforcement agencies.
• Officers in this organisation are drawn from Indian Revenue Service, Indian Police Service and Paramilitary forces in addition to directly recruited members
• The Narcotics Control Bureau is also represented on the Economic Intelligence Council.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statements regarding ” Narcotics Control Bureau”:
1.It was established in 1935 in British India.
2.It is a central agency under ministry of home affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2 
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to prelims question