Lokpal and Important Commissions

11. The first 'Lokayukta' was established in which of the following States? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Solution:Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through the Lokayukta and UPA-Lokayuktas Act in 1971. The institution came into effect on 25th October, 1972. Odisha is first state in India to pass the Lokayukta Act. Governors appoint the Lokayukta as advised by the Chief Minister of the State for a term of five years.

12. Which one of the following States first established the Institution of Lokayukta? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (b) Maharashtra

Solution:The Lokayukta Institution was first established in the State of Maharashtra. Lokayukta Institution was first established through Maharashtra Lokayukta and UPA- Lokayukta Act, 1971.

13. The Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh submits its report to- [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Chief Minister
(b) Chief Justice of High Court
(c) Governor
(d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly

Correct Answer: (c) Governor

Solution:Under Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1975 the Lokayukta submits its report to the Governor which is presented in both the Houses of the State Legislature. The tenure of Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh 8 year.

14. What is tenure of Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) 5 year
(b) 6 year
(c) 7 year
(d) 8 year

Correct Answer: (d) 8 year

Solution:Under Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1975 the Lokayukta submits its report to the Governor which is presented in both the Houses of the State Legislature. The tenure of Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh 8 year.

15. The first Indian State to pass the Lokayukta Bill in 2011 is- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Jharkhand

Correct Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

Solution:Uttarakhand passed the Lokayukta Bill on 1 November, 2011.

16. Which of the following are the States where the Chief Minister comes in the ambit of the Lok Ayukta Act? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) West Bengal and Kerala
(b) Gujarat and Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
(d) Rajasthan and Karnataka

Correct Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh and Orissa

Solution:Option (c) was the correct answer when the question was asked, but at present, the Lokayukta Act has included the Chief Minister in its ambit in many States like Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Panjab.

17. A Committee constituted in 2014 under the Chairmanship of Narpat Mal Lodha is related to which of the following subjects? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Lokayukta

Solution:In 2014, a high-level committee was constituted by the Rajasthan government under the chairmanship of Advocate General Shri Narpat Mal Lodha to consider and discuss all the aspects of the provisions of the existing Lokayukta Act. The Lokpal and Lokayuktaa Act, 2013 for the establishing of Lokpal at central level and state level Lokayuktaa institutions, came into force on January 16, 2014.

18. Given below are two statements, in which one is Assertion and second is Reason. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Assertion (A): The definition of term 'Minority' is not given in the Constitution of India.

Reason (R) : Minority Commission is not a Constitutional body.

Which of the following is correct in regards to the statements above ?

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A) correctly.
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A) correctly.
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A) correctly.

Solution:Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A) correctly. The term 'Minority' is not defined in the Constitution. Minority Commission is a statutory body because it is constituted under the National Minority Commission Act, 1992.

19. Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as minorities.

2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993.

3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians.

4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities.

Which of these statements are correct ?

(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4

Solution:With the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (came into force on 17th may, 1993) the minority commission became a statutory body and renamed as National Commission for Minorities. Thus statement 2 is True. The first statutory National commission was setup on 17th May, 1993, vide a Gazette notification issued on 23rd October 1993 by the Ministry of Welfare, GOI, five religious communities viz; the Muslims, Christians, Shikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) were notified as minority communities. Further vide notification dated 27th January, 2014, Jains have also been notified as minority community. Thus six communities has notified as minorities at present. At present statement 1 is false. Zoroastrians is not the smallest religious minority as there exist other smaller minorities which are not notified as minorities. The Constitution of India recognizes and protect religious and linguistic minorities.

20. The functions of the National Commission for Women are specified in 2 [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Section 12 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990
(b) Section 15 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990
(c) Section 10 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990
(d) Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990

Correct Answer: (a) Section 12 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990

Solution:With the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (came into force on 17th may, 1993) the minority commission became a statutory body and renamed as National Commission for Minorities. Thus statement 2 is True. The first statutory National commission was setup on 17th May, 1993, vide a Gazette notification issued on 23rd October 1993 by the Ministry of Welfare, GOI, five religious communities viz; the Muslims, Christians, Shikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) were notified as minority communities. Further vide notification dated 27th January, 2014, Jains have also been notified as minority community. Thus six communities has notified as minorities at present. At present statement 1 is false. Zoroastrians is not the smallest religious minority as there exist other smaller minorities which are not notified as minorities. The Constitution of India recognizes and protect religious and linguistic minorities.