Consider the following statements about Lokpal I The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of I...........

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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?

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III only

II and III

I and IV

None of the above statements is correct

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Explanation:

- Statement I: Incorrect. The jurisdiction of Lokpal extends to public servants in India, including those posted outside.

- Statement II: Incorrect. The Chairperson can be a retired Chief Justice of India or a person with relevant expertise, but it is not limited to them. They shouldn't be an MP or a state/UT legislature member.

- Statement III: Correct. The Chairperson or a Member must be at least 45 years old upon assuming office.

- Statement IV: Incorrect. Lokpal can inquire into allegations against the Prime Minister, but with specific restrictions.

Option 1: III only is correct.