Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternate Dispute resolution

Question:

What is the meaning of Swedish terms "Ombudsman"?

Options:

Unity

Transparency

Fairness

Representative

Correct Answer:

Representative

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Representative

An indigenous Swedish, Danish and Norwegian term, Ombudsman is etymologically rooted in the word umboosmaor, essentially meaning representative .

An Ombudsman is typically appointed to investigate complaints against government agencies or officials, ensuring that citizens have a representative to address grievances and uphold fairness in administrative processes.