Welfare of Vulnerable Sections - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions,

1. National Policy for Older Persons - Announced in 2012

Incorrect. The National Policy for Older Persons was announced in 1999, not 2012.

2. Nai Udaan Scheme - Financial support for minority candidates clearing prelims of UPSC

Correct. The Nai Udaan Scheme provides financial support to minority candidates clearing the prelims of UPSC and other civil services exams.

3. National Commission for Backward Classes - Constitutional status by 102nd Amendment Act, 2018

Correct. The National Commission for Backward Classes was given constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act in 2018.

4. Padho Pardes - Scholarship for minority students for higher education in India

Incorrect. Padho Pardes provides an interest subsidy on educational loans for minority students to pursue higher education abroad, not in India.

Pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.

1. Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs - Incorrectly matched. This scheme is specifically for DNT students who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC categories.
2. Nanaji Deshmukh Scheme of Construction of Hostels for DNT Boys and Girls - Correctly matched. This scheme provides hostel facilities to DNT students to enable them to pursue higher education.
3. Khoya-Paya Portal - Correctly matched. This portal was launched to enable posting of information about missing and sighted children.
4. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 - Correctly matched. This act includes provisions for the death penalty for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on children.

Hence, three pairs are correctly matched.

The Habitual Offenders Act (HOA) finds its origins in the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) of 1871, where certain ethnic or social communities in India were identified as being "addicted to the systematic commission of non-bailable offences" such as thefts. This act was a means of systematic registration by the colonial government, leading to social stigmatization and harassment of these communities.

As per the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, a transgender individual is defined as a person whose gender does not align with the gender assigned to them at birth. This definition includes various gender identities such as trans-persons with intersex variations, gender-queer individuals, and those identifying as kinnar, hijra, aaravani, and jogta.

This question tests your understanding of the legal definition of transgender individuals as outlined in the Act. It is important to recognize and respect diverse gender identities to promote inclusivity and equal rights for all individuals.

Statement-I is correct as it accurately describes the purpose and focus of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme launched in 2015 by the Government. It aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of disempowerment of women.
Statement-II is also correct as it explains the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, which provides cash incentives directly to the bank/post office accounts of pregnant women and lactating mothers in response to specific conditions. However, Statement-II does not directly explain Statement-I.

The statement-I regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) being granted constitutional status by the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 is incorrect. The NCBC was granted constitutional status by the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, but it was not the year 2018, it happened earlier. Statement-II, on the other hand, is correct as the National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was indeed reconstituted and renamed as National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC) in 2012. Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

The 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), providing it with the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally backward classes. This move was significant as it elevated the NCBC from a mere statutory body to a constitutionally recognized institution, empowering it to delve deeper into issues concerning backward classes and advocate for their rights and welfare.

1. Correct. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was indeed given constitutional status by the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018. This amendment inserted Article 338B into the Constitution, thus granting NCBC the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally backward classes.

2. Incorrect. The National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in 1999, not in 2006. The policy aimed to ensure the well-being of older persons by providing state support for financial and food security, health care, shelter, and other needs.

3. Incorrect. While the Ministry of Minority Affairs was established in 2006, it has been responsible for managing the Haj Pilgrimage only since October 2016, not since its inception.

Thus, only Statement 1 is correct. Hence, the correct answer is Option A: 1 Only.

- Statement 1: Correct. The Scheme for Development of Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) was indeed launched in 2008 with the aim of prioritizing their protection and development.

- Statement 2: Correct. Denotified Tribes (DNTs) were identified under the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) of 1871 and even after the act was repealed, these tribes continued to face harassment and ostracization.

- Statement 3: Correct. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was amended in 2019 to include the death penalty for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on children.

All three statements are accurate, making Option D the correct answer.

• Statement 1 is correct: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is indeed a tri-ministerial initiative involving the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, and Human Resource Development. This coordinated effort aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of women's disempowerment.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides a cash incentive amounting to Rs. 5,000, not Rs. 6,000. This incentive is given directly to the bank or post office account of pregnant and lactating mothers in a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
• Statement 3 is correct: The One Stop Centre (OSC) initiative, also known as 'Sakhi', provides comprehensive support to women who have suffered violence. This includes medical, police, legal, and psychological counseling assistance.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C.

Both statements are factually correct. Statement-I highlights the challenges faced by Denotified Tribes in India, including ostracization and exclusion from government schemes due to lack of proper identities. Statement-II accurately describes the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's initiatives for the welfare of DNTs, outlining specific schemes aimed at their upliftment. However, Statement-II does not directly explain Statement-I; instead, it provides additional information about the government's efforts without directly addressing the issues raised in Statement-I. Hence, Option B is the correct choice as both statements are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program was launched in 2015 to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and to empower women. It focuses on creating awareness, enabling girls' education, and enforcing laws related to gender equality. This initiative aims to tackle issues related to the disempowerment of women and ensure the well-being and development of the girl child in India.

1. Transgender Person: A person whose gender does not match with the gender assigned at birth.- This is correctly matched. According to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, a transgender person is defined as someone whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth.

2. National Council for Transgender Persons (NCT): A body established to ensure the rights of transgender persons.- This is correctly matched. The Act calls for the establishment of a National Council for Transgender Persons (NCT) to monitor and ensure the rights of transgender persons.

3. Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2016: The bill introduced to protect the rights of transgender persons.- This is incorrectly matched. The correct bill is the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, not 2016.

4. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Vs. Union of India (2014): Recognized transgender persons as socially and educationally backward classes.- This is incorrectly matched. The NALSA vs. Union of India (2014) case recognized transgender persons as the "Third Gender" and not specifically as socially and educationally backward classes.

Only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched. Thus, the correct answer is Option B: Only two pairs.

1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - Awareness and advocacy campaign- Correct. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao focuses on awareness and advocacy campaigns, among other initiatives.

2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana - Rs 5,000 cash incentive- Correct. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana provides a cash incentive of Rs 5,000 directly to the bank/post office account of pregnant women and lactating mothers.

3. Mahila e-Haat - Online platform for women entrepreneurs- Correct. Mahila e-Haat is an online platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for women entrepreneurs, SHGs, NGOs.

4. One Stop Centre - Financial assistance to women in distress- Incorrect. One Stop Centre, also known as Sakhi, provides medical, police, legal, and psychological counselling assistance to women who have suffered violence, not financial assistance.

Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.

Answer: Option C

Statement-I is accurate as per the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which indeed prohibits discrimination against transgender individuals in various aspects of life. On the other hand, Statement-II is incorrect because it incorrectly associates the obligations of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), rather than the Transgender Persons Act. Thus, the correct response is option C, where Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.