Multiple choice

The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?

  1. Parliamentary Commissioner of UK

  2. Ombudsman in Scandinavia

  3. Procurator General of Russia

  4. Council of State in Finance

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions in India are modeled after the Scandinavian Ombudsman system. The Ombudsman is an independent official who investigates complaints against government authorities and public servants. This concept was adopted from countries like Sweden, Finland, and Denmark to create anti-corruption bodies in India.