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Q: Who among the following appoints the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta?
  • A. Governor/Lieutenant Governor of the concerned state/UT
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. President
  • D. Chief Minister of the concerned state
Correct Answer: Option A - Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 has created Lokpal for central Government and Lokayukta Institution for State Government. Lokpal is appointed by the President and The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor. These institutions are independent. The jurisdiction of the Lokpal is the entire India. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose is the current Lokpal of India.
A. Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 has created Lokpal for central Government and Lokayukta Institution for State Government. Lokpal is appointed by the President and The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor. These institutions are independent. The jurisdiction of the Lokpal is the entire India. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose is the current Lokpal of India.

Explanations:

Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 has created Lokpal for central Government and Lokayukta Institution for State Government. Lokpal is appointed by the President and The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor. These institutions are independent. The jurisdiction of the Lokpal is the entire India. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose is the current Lokpal of India.