According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Lokpal would be appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, with the Prime Minister as chairperson and consisting, among others, of the following:

1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him

2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Answer 1

The Correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

As per the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Selection Committee for the appointment of the Lokpal consists of:
1. Prime Minister – Chairperson
2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha – Included
3. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha – Included
4. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him – Included
5. An eminent jurist nominated by the President
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is not a part of the Selection Committee, making Statement 2 incorrect.
Hence Option 4 is Correct.