The first Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Parliament in –

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1968
Explanation:
. The first Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Indian Parliament in 1968.
. It was introduced by Ashok Kumar Sen, the then Union Law Minister.
. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in 1969.
. However, it lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha before it could be passed by the Rajya Sabha.
. The concept of Lokpal aims to establish an anti-corruption ombudsman at the central level.
Information Booster:
. The term “Lokpal” was coined by L. M. Singhvi in 1963.
. After 1968, several Lokpal Bills were introduced but none became law until 2013.
. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was finally enacted in 2013.
Additional Knowledge:
1971 (Option a)
. Another Lokpal Bill attempt was made later, but it was not the first introduction.
. Hence, this option is incorrect.
1967 (Option b)
. Discussions on corruption existed, but the Lokpal Bill was not introduced in this year.
. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
1972 (Option d)
. This year relates to later attempts after the first introduction in 1968.
. It does not mark the first Lokpal Bill.