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The Jan Lokpal Bill was brought up in the Parliament eight times between 1968-2008 but was never passed. Which of the following is true about this bill?

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The government has the power to overrule the Supreme Court's decisions.
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The bill allows the prosecution of politicians and bureaucrats without government permission.
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The bill would create an effective deterrence against child marriage.
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It is an anti-corruption bill.
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The correct option is D It is an anti-corruption bill.
Jan Lokpal Bill is an anti-corruption bill. Jan Lokpal or an independent body investigates corruption cases. The bill has the power to prosecute politicians and bureaucrats without government permission. The bill is aimed to create an effective deterrence against corruption.

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