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Question

Consider the following statements in the context of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. It is established under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

2. It is a multi-membered body with at least two women in the commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body has been constituted by the Government of India, under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act,2005. Hence statement 1 is not correct.   The commission consists of

  •  A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children
  •  Six members, out of which at least two should be women, from the following fields, appointed by the Central Government. Hence statement 2 is correct.

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