Corruption in public life anti corruption measures lokpal and lokayukta right to information. - One Line Questions

1. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, mandates that Lokayuktas in states should be established within how many years of its enactment? — No specific timeframe mentioned
2. Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what is the maximum time limit for a Public Information Officer (PIO) to provide information requested by a citizen? — 30 days
3. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was enacted in India in which year? — 2013
4. The 'Whistle Blowers Protection Act' in India was enacted to provide protection to informers. In which year was it enacted? — 2014
5. What is the term of office for a Lokayukta in most Indian states? — 5 years
6. What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the Lokpal (including the Chairperson)? — 50 years
7. What is the maximum tenure of the Chairperson of the Lokpal? — 5 years or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier
8. Under the RTI Act, 2005, what is the penalty for a PIO who fails to provide information within the stipulated time or provides incorrect information? — A fine of up to Rs. 10,000
9. Which of the following is a 'public authority' under the RTI Act, 2005? — A non-governmental organization receiving substantial funding from the government
10. Which of the following is considered a form of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? — All of the above
11. Under the RTI Act, 2005, who is designated as the Public Information Officer (PIO)? — An officer designated by the head of the department
12. Which constitutional article is often cited in discussions related to the Right to Information? — Article 19(1)(a)
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression, which is a foundational basis for the Right to Information? — Article 19
14. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, defines 'corruption' broadly. Which of the following is included? — All of the above
15. The Lokayukta institution is primarily established at which level of government in India? — State Government
16. Who heads the Central Information Commission? — Chief Information Commissioner
17. Which of the following is an example of 'abuse of power' by a public servant that could be investigated by Lokpal? — All of the above
18. What is the meaning of 'suo motu disclosure' under the RTI Act, 2005? — Disclosure made voluntarily by the public authority without any request
19. The concept of 'Lokpal' in India was first proposed by whom? — L.M. Singhvi Committee
20. What is the punishment for a public servant found guilty of accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? — Imprisonment for a term not less than 1 year and not more than 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine
21. Which of the following is NOT a ground for rejecting an RTI request? — Information that is available in published form at a reasonable price
22. Which committee recommended the establishment of the institution of Lokpal and Lokayuktas in India? — Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC)
23. Which of the following is a key challenge in the effective implementation of anti-corruption measures in India? — All of the above
24. The Lokpal has powers akin to which court during an investigation? — Civil Court
25. The 'Preamble' to the Right to Information Act, 2005, emphasizes the need for: — Accountability and transparency of and the accountability of every public authority
26. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over which of the following high constitutional functionaries? — Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Members of Parliament
27. The Lokpal can initiate proceedings if a complaint is filed by whom? — By any person, except in cases involving national security
28. The Right to Information Act, 2005, applies to which of the following? — All 'public authorities' across India
29. Which of the following is considered a 'public servant' under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? — Any person who is a judge, a member of any court of justice, other than an officer of a court of justice, or who is in the service or pay of the government or remunerated by the government by fees or commission for the performance of any public duty
30. The Lokpal has the power to investigate corruption charges against which categories of individuals? — Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, and certain categories of public servants
31. What is the composition of the Lokpal selection committee as per the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013? — Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India, one eminent jurist
32. Which of the following is a key principle behind the anti-corruption measures in India? — Accountability and transparency
33. The RTI Act, 2005, provides for appeals against the decision of the PIO. To whom is the first appeal made? — The designated officer senior in rank to the PIO
34. Which body is responsible for appointing the Lokayukta in most Indian states? — The Governor
35. What is the 'Second Appeal' under the RTI Act, 2005, made to? — The State or Central Information Commission
36. Under the RTI Act, 2005, information relating to the personal information of an individual, disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest, is generally exempt. However, this exemption does not apply if: — The larger public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests
37. The 'Central Information Commission' is established under which Act? — The RTI Act, 2005
38. The Lokpal has the power to order a preliminary inquiry or investigation into allegations of corruption against public servants. This power is similar to that of which investigative agency? — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
39. The Lokpal selection committee is chaired by whom? — The Prime Minister of India
40. The Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman institution. Who appoints the Lokpal in India? — The President of India
41. What is the role of the 'Lokayukta' in a state government? — To investigate allegations of corruption against state-level public functionaries
42. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005? — To ensure national security at all costs
43. What is the primary purpose of the 'Central Vigilance Commission' (CVC) in India? — To inquire into offences alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
44. What is the primary function of the Lokpal? — To investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries
45. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, includes provisions for a 'Whistle Blowers Protection Mechanism'. What is its purpose? — To protect individuals who report corruption
46. What is the primary objective of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in India? — To prevent bribery and corruption involving public servants
47. Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Right to Information Act, 2005? — To access classified defence secrets
48. The 'Ombudsman' concept, which inspired the Lokpal, originated in which country? — Sweden
49. The RTI Act, 2005, mandates the suo motu disclosure of certain information by public authorities. What is the general timeframe for such disclosure? — Within 120 days from the commencement of the Act
50. The 'Corruption Perception Index' is an annual ranking that assesses perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide. Which organization publishes it? — Transparency International
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