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Consider the following statements with respect to Institution of Lokpal in India:
- The institution of Lokpal is a non -statutory body.
- The Constitution Review Commission headed by M.N. Venkatchaliah recommended appointment of the Lokpal for the first time.
- Lokpal is a multimember body, made up of one chairperson and maximum of 10 members.
- Former Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose has beenappointed as India’s first anti-corruption ombudsman i.e.Lokpal.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
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B |
2 and 3
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C |
2 and 4
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D |
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Your Ans is
Right ans is C
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
- Statement 1: The institution of Lokpal is a statutory body. Any institution that derives its power from a ‘Law’ or ‘Statute’ made by Parliament is called as statutory body or statutory authority. So, the given statement is incorrect.
- Statement 2: National Commission for Review of Working of Constitution headed by M.N. Venkatchaliah recommended appointment of the Lokpal in India. So, the given statement is correct.
- Statement 3: The institution of Lokpal is a multi member body, comprising of one chairperson and maximum of 8 members and not 10 members. So, the given statement is incorrect.
- Statement 4: On 20th March, 2019, Former Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as India’s first anti-corruption ombudsman-Lokpal. So, the given statement is correct.
Source: CSC May 2019
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