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What is the meaning of Lokpal ?

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People's representative
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People's voice
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People's caretaker
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None of these
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The correct option is A People's caretaker
A Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman who represents the public interest. The concept of an ombudsman is borrowed from Sweden. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and central government employees in cases of corruption. The term Lokpal comes from Sanskrit term which means "caretaker of people".

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