Q. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act were passed in which of the following year?
Answer: D
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States.
- These institutions are statutory bodies without any constitutional status.
- They perform the function of an “ombudsman” and inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for related matters.
Source: Laxmikanth

