Consider the following statements about the implementation of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India More tha...........

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Consider the following statements about the implementation of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India:

More than half of the States in India have State Lokayukta Acts in place.
The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), over cases that are referred to them by the Lokpal.
The President of India is the sole authority to select and appoint the Lokpal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 only

1&2 only

1&3 only

2&3 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: By 2013, 18 States and 1 Union Territory (Delhi) had established the institution of Lokayukta. Thus, more than half of the States in India have State Lokayuktas.

Statement 2 is correct: The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including the Central Bureau of Investigation, for cases referred to them by the Lokpal.

Statement 3 is not correct: Selection of Chairperson and members of Lokpal through a selection committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) or a sitting Supreme Court Judge nominated by the CJI.