Consider the following statements about Nyaya Panchayats and choose the correct option.
1. They possess the authority only civil cases.
2.They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence.

2 Only

The correct answer is Option 2: 2 Only

1. They possess the authority only civil cases: This is incorrect. They possess the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases. 
2.They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence: This is correct.

"Nyaya Panchayats have been constituted in some states. They possess the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases. They can impose fines but cannot award a sentence."