Q1: Statement 1: The NCPCR can only inquire into violations of child rights but cannot recommend proceedings in such cases.
Statement 2: The Commission possesses powers similar to those of a civil court during inquiries.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true
Ans: (b)
The NCPCR not only inquires into violations of child rights but also recommends initiation of proceedings in such cases. Additionally, the Commission possesses powers similar to those of a civil court during inquiries.
Q2: Assertion (A): The NCPCR is an autonomous body operating under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Reason (R): As an autonomous body, the NCPCR is not subject to administrative control by any government authority.
(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 ofA.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (c)
While NCPCR is an autonomous body, it still operates under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
Q3: Arrange the following Acts in the order of their assignment to the NCPCR:
1. POCSO Act
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act
3. Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 3, 1, 2
(c) 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 2, 1
Ans: (b)
The RTE Act was assigned in 2009, followed by the POCSO Act in 2012, and the Juvenile Justice Act in 2015.
Q4: Statement 1: The Chairperson and members of the NCPCR serve a term of three years each.
Statement 2: The upper age limit for the Chairperson is 60 years.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true
Ans: (d)
The members serve a three-year term, but the Chairperson serves a term of five years. The upper age limit for the Chairperson is 65 years.
Q5: Statement 1: The Chairperson of the NCPCR is appointed based on a recommendation by a committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
Statement 2: The NCPCR can recommend initiation of proceedings in cases of child right violations.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
The Chairperson of the NCPCR is recommended by a committee chaired by the minister-in-charge of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, not the Prime Minister. The NCPCR can indeed recommend initiation of proceedings in cases of child right violations.
Q6: Assertion (A): The NCPCR is mandated to monitor the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
Reason (R): The POCSO Act provides the NCPCR with the same powers during inquiries as under the Commissions for the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
(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 NCPCR is indeed tasked with monitoring the implementation of the POCSO Act, and it does have the same powers during inquiries as per its foundational Act. However, the reason given is not why it monitors the POCSO Act; it is rather a provision that empowers the NCPCR in its investigations.
Q7: Statement 1: The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has the authority to inspect juvenile custodial homes and institutions.
Statement 2: The Chairperson of the State Commission must be a former judge of the High Court.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (b)
The first statement is true as the State Commission has the authority to inspect juvenile custodial homes. However, the second statement is false; there is no requirement for the Chairperson of the State Commission to be a former High Court judge.
Q8: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was formed under the _______ Act, in the year _______.
(a) Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005; 2007
(b) Juvenile Justice Act, 2000; 2005
(c) Child Welfare Act, 2006; 2007
(d) Children's Rights Act, 2004; 2006
Ans: (a)
The NCPCR was established under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, and it was formed in the year 2007.
Q9: Statement 1: The NCPCR submits its annual or special reports only to the Central Government.
Statement 2: The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, provides for the establishment of Children's Courts.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (c)
The NCPCR submits its reports both to the Central and State Governments. The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, indeed includes provisions for establishing Children's Courts.
Q10: Assertion (A): The members of the NCPCR can serve for a maximum of two terms.
Reason (R): To ensure a rotation of experts and fresh perspectives on child rights issues.
(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)
It's true that members of the NCPCR can serve for a maximum of two terms. While having fresh perspectives is important, the reason provided is speculative and not explicitly stated as the rationale behind the term limit.
Q11: Statement 1: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) adheres to the rights outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Chil(d)
Statement 2: India ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in the year 1989.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
Ans: (b)
NCPCR adheres to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Chil(d) However, India ratified the convention in 1992, not 1989.
Q12: Statement 1: The NCPCR is a constitutional body.
Statement 2: The NCPCR's functions include reviewing existing policies and activities on child rights.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true
Ans: (d)
The NCPCR is a statutory (non-constitutional) body. However, Statement 2 is true as one of its functions is indeed to review existing policies and activities on child rights.
Q13: Statement 1: The NCPCR has the power to issue summons for the examination of witnesses or documents.
Statement 2: The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights does not have the authority to recommend interim relief for victims.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (b)
The first statement is true as the NCPCR has the power to issue summons. The second statement is false as the State Commission does have the authority to recommend interim relief for victims.
Q14: Assertion (A): The NCPCR can undertake and promote research in the field of child rights.
Reason (R): This is to ensure the Commission remains updated with the latest developments in child rights globally.
(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 B.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
While it's true that the NCPCR can undertake research, the reason provided is speculative and not explicitly stated as the rationale behind this function.
Q15: The upper age limit for the Chairperson of the NCPCR is ______ years, while for the members, it is ______ years.
(a) 65, 60
(b) 60, 65
(c) 70, 65
(d) 65, 70
Ans: (a)
The upper age limit for the Chairperson of the NCPCR is 65 years, and for the members, it is 60 years.
Q16: Statement 1: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was established in 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
Statement 2: The NCPCR operates under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true
Ans: (a)
The NCPCR operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Q17: Statement 1: The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights can take suo motu notice of matters related to child rights.
Statement 2: The NCPCR is responsible for the direct implementation of child welfare programs.
(a) True, True
(b) True, False
(c) False, True
(d) False, False
Ans: (b)
The first statement is true as the State Commission can take suo motu notice of child rights issues. However, the second statement is false; while NCPCR reviews and recommends measures for child welfare, it is not responsible for direct implementation.
Q18: Assertion (A): The NCPCR has the power to recommend the initiation of proceedings for prosecution in cases of child right violations.
Reason (R): This power is granted to ensure legal accountability and the enforcement of child rights laws.
(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 NCPCR does have the power to recommend prosecution, and this power is indeed aimed at ensuring legal accountability and enforcing child rights laws.
Q19: The NCPCR submits its reports to the ______ and the reports must be laid before the respective ______ within one year.
(a) Central Government, State Legislatures
(b) Central Government, Parliament
(c) State Governments, State Legislatures
(d) State Governments, Parliament
Ans: (b)
The NCPCR submits its reports to the Central Government, and these reports, along with a memorandum of action taken on the Commission's recommendations, must be laid before the Parliament within one year.
Q20: Arrange the following in the order of their establishment:
1. NCPCR
2. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
3. Children's Courts
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 3, 2, 1
(d) 1, 3, 2
Ans: (a)
The NCPCR was established first in 2007, followed by the provisions for the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and then the establishment of Children's Courts as per the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
