Question 1

Where was the first Lok Adalat organized?

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalats, known as people's courts settle dispute through conciliation and compromise. The First Lok Adalat was held in Una city in Junagarh district of Gujarat in 1982. Generally, Lok Adalat accepts cases pending in the regular courts within their jurisdiction which could be settled by conciliation and compromise.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a sitting or retired judicial officer and other persons.

Question 3

Explain the concept of 'inflationary gap'. Also explain the role of 'legal reserves' in reducing it.

Accepted Answer

Excess demand or inflationary gap is the excess of aggregate demand over and above &#10;its level required to maintain full employment equilibrium in the &#10;economy. It implies two things-1) Planned aggregate demand in the economy happens to exceed its full employment level.2) The level of aggregate demand surpasses the level of aggregate supply even when the available factors are fully utilized.Legal reserve ratio or cash reserve ratio refers to the percentage of total demand &#10;deposits of the commercial banks which they must keep as cash reserves &#10;with the RBI.In order to control excess demand, the central bank &#10;must increase CRR so the credit creation capacity of &#10;the commercial banks and the money supply in an economy get decreased. &#10;As a result aggregate demand will also fall.

Question 4

The Sarkaria Commission was appointed ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The Sarkaria Commission was founded in June 1983 by the Government of India.It was set p yo examine the relationship and balance of power between central government and state government.

Question 5

What is the meaning of Lokyukta ?

Accepted Answer

The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states. Once appointed, Lokayukta can not be dismissed nor transferred by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly. The term Lokayukta comes from a Sanskrit term which means &#34;appointed by the people&#34;.

Question 6

The members of the UPSC can be removed from their office during their tenure by _______________________.

Accepted Answer

the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court.

Question 7

Lok Adalats have been created under ______.

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a sitting or retired judicial officer. Lok Adalat has been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Question 8

Lok Adalat is a mechanism for ___________.

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court.

Question 9

Which of the following is correct with reference to Lok Adalat?

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a sitting or retired judicial officer.

Question 10

Which of the following is related to the institution of Ombudsman (or Lokpal)?

Accepted Answer

A Lokpal which means caretaker of people in sanskrit, is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman who represents the public interest. The concept of an ombudsman is borrowed form Sweden. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and central government employees in cases of corruption.

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