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GSEasyPrelims 2025Indian Polity

Consider the following statements about Lokpal:

I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be. IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

❌ Statement I: Incorrect Lokpal’s jurisdiction includes all Indian public servants, even those posted abroad.

❌ Statement II: Incorrect Chairperson need not be only the CJI; former judges or eminent persons with 25+ years’ expertise can also be appointed.

✅ Statement III: Correct Minimum age to be Chairperson or Member is 45 years.

❌ Statement IV: Incorrect Lokpal can inquire against a sitting PM, but with safeguards and restrictions in sensitive areas.

Therefore, only Statement III is correct.

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