{"id":2563,"date":"2025-11-26T16:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:52:23","slug":"mcqs-based-on-political-science-131","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2563","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Political Science- (131)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which of the following states was the first to establish the institution of Lokayukta in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Odisha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Maharashtra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Maharashtra. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  Although Odisha passed the Lokayukta Act in 1970, it came into force only in 1983. Maharashtra was the first state to operationally establish the institution of Lokayukta in 1971.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. In which of the following states is the Chief Minister included within the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Maharashtra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Himachal Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. Himachal Pradesh. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  The Chief Minister falls under the Lokayukta&#8217;s purview in Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. In contrast, states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan exclude the CM from the Lokayukta&#8217;s jurisdiction.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor after consulting which of the following?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prime Minister and Speaker of State Assembly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chief Minister and Chief Justice of High Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chief Justice of High Court and Leader of Opposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">President and Chief Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Chief Justice of High Court and Leader of Opposition. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  In most states, the Governor appoints the Lokayukta after consulting the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Which of the following powers is NOT generally enjoyed by the Lokayukta in some states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Power to investigate complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Power to summon documents from departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Power to start suo motu investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Power to present annual reports to the Governor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Power to start suo motu investigations. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  While most states allow Lokayuktas to initiate suo motu (on their own) investigations, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam restrict this power. In these states, the Lokayukta can only act upon receiving a complaint.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. What is the tenure of Lokayukta in most Indian states?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">5 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">3 years or 60 years of age, whichever is earlier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Until removed by the Governor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. 5 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  In most states, the Lokayukta holds office for a term of 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first. Reappointment is not permitted after the term ends.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which of the following states was the first to establish the institution of Lokayukta in India? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Maharashtra. Explanation: Although Odisha passed the Lokayukta Act in 1970, it came into force only in 1983. Maharashtra was the first state to operationally establish the institution of Lokayukta in 1971. Q2. 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