Consider the following statements about Lokpal:
I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, bu

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Consider the following statements about Lokpal:
I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.
II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.
III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.
IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Analyzing statements about Lokpal:

I. Power applies to public servants in India but not those posted outside: Incorrect. Lokpal's jurisdiction extends to public servants serving abroad in Indian missions and establishments.

II. Only Chief Justice of India can be Chairperson: Incorrect. While the CJI can be Chairperson, other qualified persons including former CJI, Supreme Court judges, or eminent persons can also be appointed as Chairperson.

III. Minimum age is forty-five years: Correct. The Lokpal Act specifies that the Chairperson or Member must be at least 45 years of age on the date of assuming office.

IV. Cannot inquire into allegations against sitting Prime Minister: Incorrect. Lokpal can inquire into corruption allegations against a sitting Prime Minister, though there are specific procedural safeguards for such investigations.

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III only

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II and III

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I and IV

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None of the above statements is correct

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