Lokpal and Lokayuktas aim to promote:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is b) accountability in public services.
The Lokpal (at the central level) and Lokayukta (at the state level) are anti-corruption ombudsman bodies in India. Their primary purpose is to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials and ensure that the government remains transparent and answerable to the people.

The Role of Lokpal and Lokayukta
The establishment of these bodies was the result of years of grassroots movements, most notably the "India Against Corruption" movement in 2011. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was finally passed in 2013.

Ombudsman Concept: The term is derived from the Swedish word for "representative" or "agent." It refers to an official appointed to investigate complaints by individuals against public authorities.

Jurisdiction: The Lokpal has a very wide reach. It can investigate:

a) The Prime Minister (with certain safeguards).
b) Union Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs).
c) Groups A, B, C, and D officers of the Central Government.

Independent Powers: These bodies have the power to supervise and give directions to the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) for cases referred by them. They have their own Inquiry Wing and Prosecution Wing to ensure they don't have to rely solely on government-controlled agencies.