Lokpal and LokAyukta TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Lokpal and LokAyukta MCQ Questions

1.
The creation of the office of the Lokpal was first recommended by the:
A.
States Reorganisation Commission
B.
Inter-State Council
C.
National Police Commission
D.
Administrative Reforms Commission
ANSWER :
D. Administrative Reforms Commission
2.
Lokayukta institution was established first of all in ______ in 1971.
A.
Odisha
B.
Delhi
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
ANSWER :
D. Maharashtra
3.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force from
A.
December 1, 2013
B.
January 1, 2014
C.
January 16, 2014
D.
December 18, 2013
ANSWER :
C. January 16, 2014
4.

Consider the following about Jan Lokpal Bill
1. The bill proposes institution of the office of Lokpal (Ombudsman) at centre and Lok Ayukta at state level.
2. The Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill) is a draft anti- corruption bill that would have the way for a Jan Lokpal, an independent body like the Election Commission, which would have the power to prosecute politicians and bureaucrats without government permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

both 1 and 2

D.

None

ANSWER :

C. both 1 and 2

5.
The Institution of Ombudsman was first introduced in:
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Finland
D.
None
ANSWER :
A. Sweden
6.
Which one of the following committees recommended the establishment of the institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta?
A.
Ashok Mehta Committee
B.
Administrative Reforms Commission
C.
Gorwala Committee
D.
Rekhi Committee
ANSWER :
B. Administrative Reforms Commission