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The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

Description: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is an anti-corruption law in India. It was enacted on 18 January 2014 and came into force on 16 October 2018. The Act provides for the establishment of a Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level. These bodies are responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public servants.
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What is the main objective of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

  1. To investigate allegations of corruption against public servants.

  2. To prosecute public servants accused of corruption.

  3. To recommend reforms to prevent corruption.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 has three main objectives: to investigate allegations of corruption against public servants, to prosecute public servants accused of corruption, and to recommend reforms to prevent corruption.

Who is eligible to be appointed as the Lokpal?

  1. A retired Supreme Court judge.

  2. A retired Chief Justice of a High Court.

  3. A retired bureaucrat.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 3(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal shall be a person who is or has been a Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High Court.

How many members are there in the Lokpal?

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 12

  4. 14


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 4(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal shall consist of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight other Members.

What is the tenure of the Lokpal?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 6(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Chairperson and other Members of the Lokpal shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office.

What are the powers of the Lokpal?

  1. To investigate allegations of corruption against public servants.

  2. To prosecute public servants accused of corruption.

  3. To recommend reforms to prevent corruption.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 10 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal shall have the power to investigate allegations of corruption against public servants, to prosecute public servants accused of corruption, and to recommend reforms to prevent corruption.

What is the procedure for filing a complaint with the Lokpal?

  1. The complaint must be in writing.

  2. The complaint must be accompanied by a fee.

  3. The complaint must be verified by an affidavit.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, a complaint to the Lokpal shall be in writing, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees, and verified by an affidavit.

What is the time limit for the Lokpal to complete an investigation?

  1. 6 months

  2. 1 year

  3. 2 years

  4. 3 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Section 17(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal shall complete the investigation within a period of one year from the date of commencement of such investigation.

What are the penalties for corruption under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 7 years.

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1 crore.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Section 13(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, a public servant convicted of corruption shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten lakh rupees but which may extend to one crore rupees.

What is the role of the Lokayuktas?

  1. To investigate allegations of corruption against state government officials.

  2. To prosecute state government officials accused of corruption.

  3. To recommend reforms to prevent corruption at the state level.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 26 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokayuktas shall have the power to investigate allegations of corruption against state government officials, to prosecute state government officials accused of corruption, and to recommend reforms to prevent corruption at the state level.

How many Lokayuktas are there in India?

  1. 28

  2. 29

  3. 30

  4. 31


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 29 Lokayuktas in India, one for each state and one for the Union Territory of Delhi.

What is the tenure of the Lokayuktas?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 27(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Chairperson and other Members of the Lokayukta shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office.

What are the powers of the Lokayuktas?

  1. To investigate allegations of corruption against state government officials.

  2. To prosecute state government officials accused of corruption.

  3. To recommend reforms to prevent corruption at the state level.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 30 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokayuktas shall have the power to investigate allegations of corruption against state government officials, to prosecute state government officials accused of corruption, and to recommend reforms to prevent corruption at the state level.

What is the procedure for filing a complaint with the Lokayukta?

  1. The complaint must be in writing.

  2. The complaint must be accompanied by a fee.

  3. The complaint must be verified by an affidavit.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 34 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, a complaint to the Lokayukta shall be in writing, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees, and verified by an affidavit.

What is the time limit for the Lokayukta to complete an investigation?

  1. 6 months

  2. 1 year

  3. 2 years

  4. 3 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Section 37(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokayukta shall complete the investigation within a period of one year from the date of commencement of such investigation.

What are the penalties for corruption under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 7 years.

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1 crore.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Section 33(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, a public servant convicted of corruption shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten lakh rupees but which may extend to one crore rupees.

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