State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 130

According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal is appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Selection Committee chaired by the Prime Minister and consisting, among others, of: 1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him 2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha 4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 3 and 4
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Answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

The committee is PM, Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, CJI or nominated SC judge, and an eminent jurist; the Rajya Sabha Chairman is not a member.