Question:
Which was the first legal and institutional framework to check corruption and redress citizens grievances in India ?
AIndian Penal Code
BPrevention of Corruption Act
CThe Railway Services (Conduct Rules)
DPublic Servants (Inquiries act)
Answer:
D. Public Servants (Inquiries act)
Explanation:
- Public Servants (Inquiries act) was the first legal and institutional framework to check corruption and redress citizens grievances in India.
- It was made in 1850 for regulating inquiries into the behaviour of Public Servants.
- Indian Penal Code : 1860
- The Railway Services (Conduct Rules) : 1966
- Prevention of Corruption Act :1988