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Rajasthan GK Quiz — लोकायुक्त (Lokayukta)

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Q1. By whom can the Lokayukta of Rajasthan be removed from office?
  1. Governor
  2. President
  3. State Legislature
  4. Supreme Court
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Answer: C. State Legislature
The Lokayukta can be removed by the Governor on the recommendation of the State Legislature through a special majority.
Q2. The Lokayukta in Rajasthan is vested with the powers of a Civil Court under which code?
  1. Indian Penal Code
  2. Code of Criminal Procedure
  3. Code of Civil Procedure
  4. Indian Evidence Act
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Answer: C. Code of Civil Procedure
The Lokayukta has powers of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Q3. What was the initial term of office for the Lokayukta in Rajasthan as per the 1973 Act?
  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 7 years
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Answer: B. 5 years
The original 1973 Act stipulated a term of 5 years for the Lokayukta.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT under the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta in Rajasthan?
  1. Secretaries to Government
  2. Heads of Departments
  3. Chief Minister
  4. Chairmen of Zila Parishads
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Answer: C. Chief Minister
The Chief Minister is explicitly excluded from the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta in Rajasthan.
Q5. What kind of complaints can the Lokayukta investigate regarding maladministration?
  1. Only financial irregularities
  2. Only cases involving bribery
  3. Actions causing injustice or undue hardship
  4. Only policy decisions of the government
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Answer: C. Actions causing injustice or undue hardship
Maladministration includes actions causing injustice or undue hardship to any person.
Q6. After receiving a report from the Lokayukta, within what time frame is the competent authority expected to take action?
  1. 1 month
  2. 3 months
  3. 6 months
  4. 1 year
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Answer: B. 3 months
The competent authority is expected to intimate the Lokayukta within three months of the action taken or proposed to be taken.
Q7. The Up-Lokayukta in Rajasthan holds a status similar to that of a:
  1. Secretary to Government
  2. District Judge
  3. Judge of a High Court
  4. Additional Advocate General
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Answer: C. Judge of a High Court
The Up-Lokayukta holds a status and salary similar to that of a Judge of a High Court.
Q8. Which judicial personnel are specifically excluded from the Lokayukta's jurisdiction in Rajasthan?
  1. District Judges
  2. Magistrates
  3. Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court
  4. Civil Judges
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Answer: C. Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court
The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court are explicitly excluded from the Lokayukta's jurisdiction.
Q9. Which of the following is explicitly excluded from the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta in Rajasthan?
  1. Officers of Municipal Corporations
  2. Members of Panchayat Samitis
  3. Officers of the State Legislative Assembly Secretariat
  4. Chairmen of State Public Sector Undertakings
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Answer: C. Officers of the State Legislative Assembly Secretariat
Officers and servants of the State Legislative Assembly Secretariat are explicitly excluded from the Lokayukta's jurisdiction.
Q10. To whom does the Lokayukta of Rajasthan submit his resignation?
  1. Chief Minister
  2. President
  3. Governor
  4. Chief Justice of High Court
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Answer: C. Governor
The Lokayukta addresses his resignation to the Governor.
Q11. The recommendations made by the Lokayukta in Rajasthan are generally:
  1. Binding on the government
  2. Advisory in nature
  3. Subject to judicial review only
  4. Enforceable by the President
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Answer: B. Advisory in nature
The recommendations of the Lokayukta are generally advisory in nature.
Q12. The Lokayukta in Rajasthan can initiate an investigation based on:
  1. Only a written complaint
  2. Only a reference from the Governor
  3. Either a written complaint or a reference from the competent authority
  4. Suo motu (on its own initiative)
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Answer: C. Either a written complaint or a reference from the competent authority
The Lokayukta can initiate an investigation based on a written complaint or a reference from the competent authority.
Q13. The institution of Lokayukta in Rajasthan was established primarily to:
  1. Strengthen the judiciary
  2. Promote economic development
  3. Ensure good governance and curb corruption
  4. Facilitate inter-state relations
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Answer: C. Ensure good governance and curb corruption
The Lokayukta aims to ensure good governance by investigating corruption and maladministration.
Q14. Can an Up-Lokayukta be appointed in Rajasthan?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Only if Lokayukta position is vacant
  4. Only if recommended by the President
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Answer: A. Yes
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1973, provides for the appointment of an Up-Lokayukta.
Q15. The Governor appoints the Lokayukta in Rajasthan after consulting a committee. Who among the following is NOT a member of this committee?
  1. Chief Minister
  2. Leader of Opposition
  3. Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
  4. Advocate General of Rajasthan
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Answer: D. Advocate General of Rajasthan
The Advocate General is not part of the consultation committee for the Lokayukta's appointment.
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