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Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(129) 'grievances' means:

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“Redress grievances” is standard phrasing for “fix complaints”.
Updated On: Jul 15, 2026
  • complaints
  • dishonesty
  • committees
  • opinions
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept.
“Redress grievances of citizens” means to fix or address the complaints that citizens have.

Step 2: Check the options.
“Dishonesty” describes a trait of a person, not something a citizen would have redressed on their behalf, so option B is wrong. “Committees” and “opinions” do not fit the legal sense of “grievances” at all, so options C and D are wrong.

Step 3: Final Answer.
“Grievances” means complaints (especially formal ones about unfair treatment), so option A is correct.
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