National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1.    The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a constitutional body that aims to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in harmony with Child Rights as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

2.    It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

3.    Under the act, a Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 14 years age group.

4.    The commission has a chairperson and ten members of which at least five should be women.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Three only

(d) None

Correct Answer: (a) Only one

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