Question

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:

• A. complaints
• B. dishonesty
• C. committees
• D. opinions

Hint:

“Redress grievances” is standard phrasing for “fix complaints”.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The phrase “redress grievances” is a common formal collocation, so recognising it directly points to the answer.

1. Complaints: “Redress grievances” is standard legal and administrative language for “fix complaints”, matching exactly.
2. Dishonesty: A personal trait, not something citizens would want redressed.
3. Committees: An unrelated organisational term.
4. Opinions: Too broad and neutral; grievances specifically implies something is wrong that needs fixing, not just any viewpoint.

So the correct answer is option A, complaints.