Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call andquot;murder of gender justiceandquot;?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.
It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.
It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.
A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.
It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.
It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.
[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]

Q. According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?

a)
The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.
b)
The accountability of the Central/State Government.
c)
The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.
d)
The definition of transgender individuals.

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the definition of a transgender in the Bill, which of the following conclusions is accurate?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.While on vacation in Jaipur, G, a transgender person, came across a pamphlet advertising job openings in a specific government department on the fourth day of his trip. He met all the required qualifications for the position and decided to apply the next day. However, after some time, he received notification that his application had been rejected on the grounds that his gender identity was not considered acceptable for the department. Feeling aggrieved by this perceived violation, G filed a petition in the Supreme Court, arguing that his rights had been infringed upon according to the new Transgender Act. How should this case be decided?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. 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This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. 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This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.

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This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. 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This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 defines a transgender as a person whose gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It provides recognition of identity of transgender persons and to confer upon them right to self-perceived gender identity.It provides every transgender person a right of residence with parents and immediate family members and be included in his household. It prohibits discrimination against a transgender person including unfair treatment/denial of service in employment, educational institutions, enjoyment of goods, healthcare services, other facilities, opportunities available to public, right to reside/movement among others. This implies that no government/private entity can discriminate against a transgender person in matters related to employment including recruitment and promotion.It criminalises denial of services or denial of use of public places to transgender persons and removal of transgenders from a village or a household. It also states that Article 16 of the Constitution shall usurp any other law. As per this Article, there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State and that nothing shall prevent Parliament from making any law prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment to an office under the Government of, or any local or other authority within, a State or Union Territory, any requirement as to residence within that State or Union Territory prior to such employment or appointment.A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up for the issues related to transgender under which National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) will advise, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of their rights.It provides for formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health of transgender persons.It will benefit a large number of transgender persons in mitigating the abuse, stigma and discrimination against this marginalised section so as to bring them into the mainstream of society. As per the present Act, the punishment for sexual abuses of transgenders is imprisonment for a term not less than six months but which may extend to two years and a fine.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from What next for transgender people, as India clears a bill that activists call "murder of gender justice"?, blog by Quartz India]Q.According to the passage, which of the following is not a point of critique against the Bill?a)The severity of penalties for sexual offenses against transgender individuals.b)The accountability of the Central/State Government.c)The sufficiency of penalties for acts of discrimination.d)The definition of transgender individuals.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.

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