The idea of Lokpal and Lokayukta is borrowed from which country?
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A.
Sweden
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B.
USA
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C.
UK
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D.
France
Correct Answer:
A. Sweden
Explanation:
The concept of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is modeled after the Ombudsman system, which first originated in Sweden in 1809. The term Ombudsman refers to a public official appointed to investigate citizens' complaints against the administration and government authorities. While the institution of the Ombudsman developed significantly across various countries after World War II, Sweden is credited as the first nation to officially inaugurate this system to ensure the accountability of royal and public officials. In the Indian context, the names Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by Dr. L.M. Singhvi in 1963 to represent the national and state-level anti-corruption bodies, respectively. Following several decades of legislative attempts and public movements, the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was finally enacted in 2013 to establish these statutory bodies for addressing allegations of corruption against public functionaries.
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