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General Knowledge · Q226

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 226

Q226

The concept of Lokpal has been taken from-

A.
Britain
B.
America
C.
Scandinavian countries
Answer
D.
France

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The concept of an Lokpal has been borrowed from Sweden. The Lokpal in India has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and Central Government employees in cases of corruption. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 by Parliament, following the Jan Lokpal movement led by Anna Hazare.