_______ in India is an anti-corruption institution who can investigate on complaints received from individuals against maladministration by public authorities.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Lokpal.

• Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman established in India to address complaints of corruption and maladministration against public authorities.
  
• The Lokpal Act, also known as the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, was passed in 2013 and the institution was established to provide a mechanism for dealing with complaints related to corruption.
  
• The Lokpal has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament, central government employees, and public servants in cases of corruption.

Information Booster:

STF (Special Task Force):

• ​Establishment: Set up by state governments on an as-needed basis.
  
• Headquarters: Varies by state and specific task force.
• Chief: The chief of an STF is typically a senior police officer appointed by the state government. The name of the chief will vary depending on the state and the specific task force.

CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation):

• Establishment: The CBI was established in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs, later transferred to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.
  
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
  
• Current Chief: Subodh Kumar Jaiswal (as of 2024), who is the Director of the CBI.

IB (Intelligence Bureau):

• Establishment: The Intelligence Bureau was established in 1887, making it the oldest intelligence agency in India.
  
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
  
• Current Chief: Tapan Deka (as of 2024), who is the Director of the Intelligence Bureau.