Indian Polity PYQ – Anti-Corruption Measures

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Indian Polity PYQ – Anti-Corruption Measures – 22 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
VAS AHGS – 2020
Who coined the term 'Lok Pal'?

Correct Answer: A [Laxmi Mall Singhvi]

Explanation:

The terms Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined in 1963 by Dr. L.M. Singhvi, inspired by the Scandinavian ombudsman.

2.  
ADGS – 2021
Which committee recommended the establishment of Central Vigilance Commission?

Correct Answer: D [Santhanam Committee]

Explanation:

The Central Vigilance Commission was set up in February 1964 on the recommendation of the K. Santhanam Committee on prevention of corruption (1962-64).

3.  
PTGS – 2021
Which of the following recommended the establishment of Lokpal?

Correct Answer: A [First Administrative Reform Commission]

Explanation:

The First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) recommended creating Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states to redress citizens' grievances.

4.  
EO G4 – 2022
Lokayuktas members are appointed by

Correct Answer: C [The Governor of State]

Explanation:

The Governor of the state appoints the Lokayukta and its members on the recommendation of a selection committee.

5.  
DPGS – 2022
Oldest known system designed for the redressal of Citizen's Grievances

Correct Answer: A [Ombudsman system]

Explanation:

The Ombudsman system, begun in Sweden in 1809, is the oldest institution for redressing citizens' grievances, of which Lokpal and Lokayukta are Indian versions.

6.  
EO G3 – 2022
Match the following :
(a) Central Bureau of Investigation – 1. 1968
(b) Central Vigilance Commission – 2. 1964
(c) First Lokpal Bill introduced in Lok Sabha – 3. 1963
(d) All India Service (Conduct) Rule – 4. 1954
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [3 2 1 4]

Explanation:

The CBI dates from 1963, the CVC from 1964 and the first Lokpal Bill from 1968, matching the keyed order 3 2 1 4.

7.  
CSSE – 2023
The institution of Lokayukta was created first in Maharashtra in the year

Correct Answer: B [1971]

Explanation:

Maharashtra created India's first Lokayukta through its Lokayukta and Upalokayuktas Act of 1971.

8.  
SURVEYOR DRAUGHTSMAN – 2022
Arrange the following in chronological order with respect to their establishment :
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Central Bureau of Investigation
3. Central Information Commission
4. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act

Correct Answer: C [2, 1, 3, 4]

Explanation:

The order of establishment is CBI (1963), Central Vigilance Commission (1964), Central Information Commission (2005) and the last keyed body, i.e. 2, 1, 3, 4.

9.  
ACF – 2023
Assertion (A) : Corruption emanates at the top political and administrative levels.
Reason (R) : The top level involvement makes eradication of corruption nearly impossible.

Correct Answer: D [Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)]

Explanation:

Corruption does arise at top political and administrative levels, and top-level involvement makes it hard to eradicate, but R is not given as the reason for A.

10.  
The Lokpal bill was introduced for the first time in Lok Sabha in the year

Correct Answer: A [1968]

Explanation:

The first Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 1968 and lapsed when the Lok Sabha was dissolved.

11.  
COMBINED RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2023
Consider the following statements :
(1) Ombudsman is a government official who investigates citizens' complaints against the high government functionaries.
(2) The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is designed to inquire into allegations by administrative officials of the State Government as well as Union Government.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

Explanation:

An Ombudsman is an official who investigates citizens' complaints against high officials, so statement 1 is true, while statement 2 is false.

12.  
MASS INTERVIEWER – 2023
Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answer to this item should be based on the passage only :
Corruption in India is basically politico-administrative. It pervades both the political and the administrative levels in government. It runs deep, is well organized and systematic. Secondly, it often emanates at the top political and administrative levels. This top level involvement makes its eradication nearly impossible.
According to the passage, what is the reason for the impossibility of eradication of corruption?

Correct Answer: D [Corruption is deeply rooted at the higher levels of the Administration and Politics]

Explanation:

The passage's last line says top-level involvement makes eradication of corruption nearly impossible, so corruption is deeply rooted at the top.

13.  
CEGS – 2024
The aim of establishing Lokpal and Lokayukta was to

Correct Answer: D [Redress Citizens' Grievances]

Explanation:

Lokpal and Lokayukta are ombudsman bodies set up to redress citizens' grievances about corruption and maladministration by public servants.

14.  
The Central Vigilance Commission was established based on the recommendations of which of the following commission / committee?

Correct Answer: C [Santhanam Committee]

Explanation:

The Central Vigilance Commission was established in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee.

15.  
GROUP 1 – 2024
Which among the following measures is / are taken by Government of India to combat corruption?
(I) Direct Benefit Transfer initiative
(II) E-tendering in public procurements
(III) Discontinuation of interviews in recruitment of Group 'C' posts

Correct Answer: D [(I), (II) and (III) all]

Explanation:

Direct Benefit Transfer, e-governance and the other listed measures all reduce corruption and are used by the Government of India, so all three are correct.

16.  
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lok Ayukta?

Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]

Explanation:

Maharashtra was the first state to set up a Lokayukta, under its 1971 Act; Rajasthan followed in 1973.

17.  
GROUP 4 – 2025
Identify the incorrectly paired matches :
(1) Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force – January 16th, 2014
(2) Tamil declared as Classical Language – Oct 10, 2004
(3) Election Commission of India – Article 324
(4) National Integration Council in India – 1960

Correct Answer: B [(2) and (4)]

Explanation:

The Lokpal Act came into force on 16 January 2014 and is correct, while the keyed pairs (2) and (4), on Tamil as a classical language and another item, are wrongly dated.

18.  
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Tamil Nadu – Toll free No. is :
(1) 1062 and 1963
(2) 1064 and 1965
(3) 1066 and 1967
(4) 1068 and 1969

Correct Answer: B [(2)]

Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption has helpline numbers 1064 for anti-corruption and 1965 for vigilance.

19.  
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2025
Find out the incorrectly paired :
Commission – Year of Establishment
(1) NHRC – 1993
(2) Central Information Commission – 2005
(3) Central Vigilance Commission – 1963
(4) Central Bureau of Investigation – 1969

Correct Answer: C [(3) and (4) only]

Explanation:

NHRC (1993) and the Central Information Commission (2005) are correctly dated, so the incorrect pairs are (3) and (4).

20.  
CTS (ITI LEVEL II) – 2025
Choose the right matches :
1. National Human Rights Commission – 1993
2. Central Information Commission – 2004
3. Central Vigilance Commission – 1964
4. National Commission for Women – 1991

Correct Answer: B [[1] and [3] are correct]

Explanation:

The NHRC was established in 1993 and the Central Vigilance Commission has its own correct year, so pairs 1 and 3 are right, while the CIC was set up in 2005, not 2004.

21.  
Assertion [A] : The Lokpal consists of a chairperson with a maximum of 8 members.
Reason [R] : In the Lokpal, 50% will be judicial members; 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

The Lokpal has a chairperson and at most eight members, half of them judicial members, so both statements are true under the Lokpal Act, 2013.

22.  
GROUP 1 – 2026
Match the following :
Lok Ayukta in state – Estd. year
(a) Maharashtra – 1. 1973
(b) Rajasthan – 2. 1975
(c) Uttar Pradesh – 3. 1983
(d) Himachal Pradesh – 4. 1971
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [4 1 2 3]

Explanation:

Lokayukta Acts: Maharashtra 1971, Rajasthan 1973, Uttar Pradesh 1975, and Himachal Pradesh on the later date, matching 4 1 2 3.

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