Consider the following statements about Lokpal : I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be. IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

Consider the following statements about Lokpal : 

I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. 

II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. 

III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be. 

IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A. III only
  • B. II and III
  • C. I and IV
  • D. None
Correct Answer: Option A