About the Topic: Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Practice Lokpal MCQ Questions with answers and explanations for UPSC preparation.
Establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India was recommended by –
Correct Answer:
(B) Administrative Reforms Commission
The establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India was recommended by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. This Commission was set up on January 5, 1966 in the Chairmanship of Morarji Desai. Later in 1967, K. Hanumanthaiah was appointed as its Chairman. The term of the Commission ended in 1970.
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The Administrative Reforms Commission 1967, which for the first time recommended for the setting up of Lokpal and Lokayukta, was headed by
Correct Answer:
(A) Morarji Desai
The establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India was recommended by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. This Commission was set up on January 5, 1966 in the Chairmanship of Morarji Desai. Later in 1967, K. Hanumanthaiah was appointed as its Chairman. The term of the Commission ended in 1970.
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Choose the correct answer: The appointment of Lok Ayukta at the state level was first recommended by –
Correct Answer:
(A) Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)
The establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India was recommended by the first Administrative Reforms Commission. This Commission was set up on January 5, 1966 in the Chairmanship of Morarji Desai. Later in 1967, K. Hanumanthaiah was appointed as its Chairman. The term of the Commission ended in 1970.
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Indian Model of Ombudsman is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Lokpal
The Indian model of Ombudsman is Lokpal. Ombudsman was first established in 1809 as an independent supervisory agency in Sweden.
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The first Lokpal Bill was presented in the Parliament in–
Correct Answer:
(C) 1968
The first Lokpal Bill was presented in 1968 during the fourth Lok Sabha whereas it was passed in 1969, but before it could be passed by Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha was dissolved, and the bill lapsed.
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Who is the first Lokpal of our country?
Correct Answer:
(B) Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India (1966-1970) recommended the setting up of two special authorities designated as 'Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta' for the redressal of citizen's grievances. According to the ARC, the chairperson and members shall be appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a selection committee consisting of –
(a) the Prime Minister – Chairperson
(b) the speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha
(d) the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him.
(e) one eminent jurist.
Recently, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar has been appointed as the Lokpal of India (a retired Supreme Court Judge).
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Which of the following statements about the Lokpal Bill, 2011 is/are correct?
Was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011.
Was introduced by Shri P. Chidambaram, Home Minister.
Has been referred to the Standing Committee.
Has been termed by Civil Society members as ‘weak.’
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Code :
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 3 and 4 only
The Lokpal Bill was introduced on 4 August, 2011 in Lok Sabha by the then Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, V. Narayanaswami and after that it was sent to Standing Committee of Parliament on Public Grievance, law and Justice. It has been termed ‘weak’ by Civil Society members. Thus statement 1,3 and 4 are correct, while statement 2 is wrong. It is noteworthy that the Bill relating to Lokpal or Lokayukta has taken the form of Law or Act from 1 January, 2014.
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In which of the following States, the office of Lokayukta was, first established?
Correct Answer:
(A) Maharashtra
In 1971, the first Lokayukta was established in Maharashtra. Lokayukta have been established in many states of India. Bihar (1973), Uttar Pradesh (1975), Madhya Pradesh (1981), Andhra Pradesh (1983), Karnataka (1985), Assam (1986), Gujarat (1986) Punjab (1995), Delhi (1996) and Haryana (1996) are some of them. Odisha was the first State to pass the legislation related to Lokayukta, but this institution did not come into existence till 1983. Also, Odisha was the first State that abolished the Lokayukta in 1993.
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Which one of the following States first established the Institution of Lokayukta?
Correct Answer:
(B) Maharashtra
The Lokayukta Institution was first established in the State of Maharashtra. Lokayukta Institution was first established through Maharashtra Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 1971.
Note: Under Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1975 the Lokayukta submits its report to the Governor which is presented in both the Houses of the State Legislature.