Q. In the context of governance and oversight mechanisms, consider the following statements:
- The Ombudsman is a government official who investigates complaints against maladministration.
- The concept of Ombudsman originated in New Zealand in the 19th century.
- The first female Ombudsman in the world was elected in Sweden in 1962.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only one
Notes:
- The Ombudsman is a government official who investigates complaints against maladministration: This is correct. The Ombudsman serves as a mediator between the government and the public.
- The concept of Ombudsman originated in New Zealand in the 19th century: This is incorrect. The first Ombudsman was established in Sweden in 1809.
- The first female Ombudsman in the world was elected in Sweden in 1962: This is incorrect. Margaret Munro was appointed as the first female Ombudsman in New Zealand.
Thus, only one statement is correct.