UP High Court RO / ARO 07 Jan 2022 Shift 2
  1. The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which of the following ?
Verified Answer
A. Parliamentary Commissioner of UK/संसदीय आयुक्त (यू. के.)
B. Ombudsman in Scandinavia/स्कैंडिनेविया में लोकपाल
C. Procurator General of Russia/महाप्राधिकर्ता (रूस)
D. Council of State in France/राज्य परिषद् (फ्रांस)

Explanation:

The concept of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is primarily inspired by the institution of the Ombudsman, which originated in Scandinavian countries (like Sweden). An Ombudsman is an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration by public authorities, a role similar to what Lokpal and Lokayukta are designed to perform in India to combat corruption. The other options refer to different governmental or legal institutions.