Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option for the given statements. Assertion (A): Lokpal is the demand of time. Reason (R): Lokpal is a time-saving institution.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A Lokpal, 'caretaker of people', is an ombudsman (legal representative) in India. It has jurisdiction over all the Members of Parliament and central government employees in cases of corruption.