Q1: Statement 1: The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 as an autonomous statutory body.
Statement 2: The NCW operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (a)
The NCW was indeed established in 1992 as an autonomous statutory body and operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Q2: Regarding the NCW's investigatory powers, which of the following is true?
(a) It can only investigate complaints received in written form.
(b) It is authorized to conduct raids and seizures.
(c) It can investigate matters referred to it by the Central Government.
(d) It has the authority to arrest individuals.
Ans: (c)
The NCW has the authority to investigate matters referred to it by the Central Government, but it does not have the power to conduct raids, seizures, or arrest individuals, and can investigate complaints received in any form, not just written.
Q3: Assertion (A): The tenure of the chairperson of the NCW is three years.
Reasoning (R): The chairperson can be removed by the Central Government under specific circumstances.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
The tenure is indeed three years, but the reason for removal is not directly related to the tenure itself.
Q4: Which of the following is not a category of complaints addressed by the NCW?
(a) Acid attack
(b) Cyber crimes against women
(c) Tax evasion
(d) Sexual harassment
Ans: (c)
Tax evasion is not a category under the NCW’s complaint addressing system, which focuses on crimes against women.
Q5: Statement 1: The NCW submits an annual report to the Central Government.
Statement 2: These reports are presented to the State Legislatures.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false
The NCW submits annual reports to the Central Government, which are then presented to each House of Parliament, not State Legislatures.
Q6: The Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat is an initiative by the NCW to:
(a) Prosecute criminal cases against women.
(b) Resolve family and marriage disputes.
(c) Conduct gender sensitization programs.
(d) Investigate cases of domestic violence.
Ans: (b)
The Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat is focused on resolving matters related to marriage and family affairs.
Q7: Sequence the following events in the establishment of the NCW:
1. National Perspective Plan for Women endorses the formation of NCW.
2. Committee on Status of Women in India proposes NCW.
3. National Commission for Women Act, 1990 is enacted.
4. NCW is established in 1992.
(a) 2, 1, 3, 4
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 3, 2, 1, 4
(d) 2, 3, 1, 4
Ans: (a)
The sequence correctly follows the historical timeline leading to the establishment of the NCW.
Q8: The NCW is empowered to:
(a) Issue binding legal judgments.
(b) Summon individuals for examination under oath.
(c) Amend laws directly.
(d) Appoint members to the Parliament.
Ans: (b)
The NCW has the powers of a civil court for summoning and examining individuals under oath, but it does not have the authority to issue binding legal judgments, amend laws directly, or appoint members to the Parliament.
Q9: Which of the following is a true statement about the composition of the NCW?
(a) The chairperson and members are appointed for a five-year term.
(b) The Commission must include at least one member from the legal profession.
(c) There must be at least one member from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively.
(d) All members are nominated by the President of India.
Ans: (c)
The NCW's composition requires at least one member from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but the chairperson and members are appointed for a three-year term, not five years, and they are nominated by the Central Government, not the President.
Q10: Assertion (A): The NCW can fund litigation involving issues affecting a large group of women.
Reasoning (R): This is to ensure that women have access to legal resources for justice.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The NCW does have the power to fund litigation for issues affecting a large group of women, and this is indeed to ensure that women have access to legal resources for justice.
Q11: Statement 1: The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a constitutional body.
Statement 2: The NCW was established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
The NCW is a statutory body, not a constitutional one, and was established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
Q12: Which of the following is not a power of the National Commission for Women?
(a) Making policy recommendations to the government
(b) Amending the Constitution
(c) Investigating violations of women's rights
(d) Funding litigation affecting groups of women
Ans: (b)
The NCW can make policy recommendations, investigate rights violations, and fund litigation, but it does not have the power to amend the Constitution.
Q13: The Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat primarily deals with:
(a) Environmental issues
(b) Corporate disputes
(c) Family and marriage disputes
(d) Intellectual property rights
Ans: (c)
The Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat focuses on resolving disputes related to family and marriage.
Q14: Which of the following best describes the NCW's role in addressing complaints against women?
(a) It can directly punish the perpetrators.
(b) It reports cases to the authorities and monitors progress.
(c) It only deals with complaints related to government employees.
(d) It provides legal representation to the complainants.
Ans: (b)
The NCW addresses complaints by reporting to the authorities and monitoring the progress of the cases, but it does not have the authority to punish perpetrators directly or provide legal representation.
Q15: Assertion (A): The NCW can review laws affecting women.
Reasoning (R): The NCW has the authority to propose new legislation.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
While the NCW can review laws and suggest amendments, it does not have the authority to propose new legislation; that power lies with the legislature.
Q16: Which of the following is a true statement regarding the NCW's reporting structure?
(a) Reports directly to the President of India.
(b) Submits reports only to the State Governments.
(c) Presents annual reports to the Central Government.
(d) Reports solely to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Ans: (c)
The NCW submits its annual reports to the Central Government, not just the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the President, or State Governments.
Q17: The composition of the NCW requires that:
(a) All members must be women.
(b) At least one member should be from the judiciary.
(c) There should be representation from Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
(d) Members are elected by the general public.
Ans: (c)
The NCW's composition mandates representation from Scheduled Castes and Tribes, but not necessarily from the judiciary, nor are all members required to be women, and they are not elected by the general public.
Q18: In the context of the NCW, the term 'suo moto' refers to:
(a) The power to make amendments to its governing act.
(b) The ability to take action on its own cognizance without a formal complaint.
(c) The authority to appoint or dismiss government officials.
(d) The process of consulting with the Central Government on policy matters.
Ans: (b)
'Suo moto' refers to the NCW's power to take action on issues related to women's rights and welfare on its own initiative, without waiting for a formal complaint.
Q19: Which of the following is an accurate description of the NCW's role in the legal process?
(a) It functions as a court of law.
(b) It has the power to enforce its decisions.
(c) It acts as an advisory body to the judiciary.
(d) It possesses the powers of a civil court for investigation purposes.
Ans: (d)
The NCW has the powers of a civil court when it comes to investigating matters or examining complaints, but it does not function as a court of law, enforce its decisions, or act as an advisory body to the judiciary.
Q20: The NCW's mandate includes:
(a) Conducting monetary policy reviews.
(b) Participating in socio-economic development planning for women.
(c) Directly implementing welfare schemes.
(d) Regulating private sector employment policies.
Ans: (b)
One of the NCW's mandates is to participate in and advise on socio-economic development planning for women, but it does not conduct monetary policy reviews, directly implement welfare schemes, or regulate private sector employment policies.
