How many types of Lok Adalats are running in Bihar?

Six
Three
Five
Ten

The correct answer is: A. Six

Lok Adalats are held in Bihar at six levels:

  • Panchayat Lok Adalats are held at the village level.
  • Block Lok Adalats are held at the block level.
  • Sub-Divisional Lok Adalats are held at the sub-divisional level.
  • District Lok Adalats are held at the district level.
  • State Lok Adalats are held at the state level.
  • National Lok Adalats are held at the national level.

Lok Adalats are voluntary, informal, and non-adversarial forums for the settlement of disputes. They are presided over by a Lok Adalat judge, who is a retired judicial officer. The proceedings of a Lok Adalat are confidential, and the parties are not required to be represented by lawyers.

Lok Adalats have been very successful in settling disputes. In 2019, Lok Adalats in Bihar settled over 100,000 cases.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: Six. This is the correct answer. Lok Adalats are held in Bihar at six levels: Panchayat Lok Adalats, Block Lok Adalats, Sub-Divisional Lok Adalats, District Lok Adalats, State Lok Adalats, and National Lok Adalats.
  • Option B: Three. This is incorrect. Lok Adalats are held in Bihar at six levels, not three.
  • Option C: Five. This is incorrect. Lok Adalats are held in Bihar at six levels, not five.
  • Option D: Ten. This is incorrect. Lok Adalats are held in Bihar at six levels, not ten.