Q. Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lokayukta?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: Maharashtra was the first state in India to establish the Lokayukta institution in 1971:  When The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act was enacted in 1971, and the institution came into effect on October 25, 1972.  Why The act was established in response to recommendations from the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), which was set up in 1966 to review India's public administration system.  What The Lokayukta is a state-level anti-corruption agency that addresses public grievances about corruption, nepotism, and other maladministration. The Lokayukta is independent of the state's political and public administration.