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'X' is one of the institutions constituted to prevent corruption in the bureaucracy and government. It has the power to register cases against public workers on charges of corruption. It can conduct an enquiry and investigate the actions of Union Ministers and Members of Parliament.

Identify 'X'.

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Lokayukta
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Lokpal
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Upa-Lokayukta
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Banking Ombudsman
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Solution

The correct option is B Lokpal
The Indian Parliament passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill in 2013. These are institutions constituted to prevent corruption at administrative, bureaucratic, and political levels. The institution of Lokpal has been established to prevent corruption at the national level. The Lokpal has the jurisdiction to inquire into allegations of corruption against anyone who is or has been Prime Minister, or a Minister in the Union government, or a Member of Parliament.

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