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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who among the following has been appointed as first Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh?

A	Ramesh Ranganathan
B	Maheshwari
C	Lakshmana Reddy
D	Uma Devi

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Virendra Singh (Lokayukta) was appointed lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh on 16 December 2015 by Supreme Court of India He is first Lokayukta of India who is appointed by Supreme Court of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.

Detailed explanation-3: -About Lokpal The Act came into force on 16th January, 2014 and has been amended once in 2016 since its notification. Vide notification dated 26th May 2022, Shri Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Member (Judicial) has been authorised to act as the Chairperson, Lokpal with effect from 28th May,2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Governor appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. The members of the Lokpal (Lokayuktas) shall be appointed by the President (Governor) on the basis of the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

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