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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2010
Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 239Interactive Test Mode
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Q239. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — None of the statements given above is correct.

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Statement (a) is incorrect: Lok Adalats have jurisdiction over both pre-litigation cases and pending disputes before regular courts. Statement (b) is incorrect: Lok Adalats can deal with both civil disputes and compoundable criminal offenses. Statement (c) is incorrect: A Lok Adalat panel includes serving/retired judicial officers as well as lawyers, social workers, and other experts. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q239)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — None of the statements given above is correct.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q239

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 239 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "None of the statements given above is correct.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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