Question:
The first Indian state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta?
AMaharashtra
BKerala
CRajasthan
DDelhi
Answer:
A. Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority constituted at the state level. A person to be appointed as Lokayukta should held the post of judge of Supreme court or Chief Justice of High Court. Lokayukta is appointed by Governor. Lokayukta and Upalokayukta are appointed for a term of 5 years. The first state to pass the Lokayukta act following the passage of the Lokpal Bill by Parliament in December 2013 is Odisha. Kerala Lokayukta act was passed in 1999. Kerala Lokayukta act came into force on 15th November 1998. First lokayukta of Kerala - P.C.Balakrishnan