Question 1

Sons of soil doctrine is related to

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Sons of soil doctrine is related to regionalism. It is a political ideology that advocates for the rights and privileges of the indigenous people of a particular region.

Question 2

Medical Termination of pregnancy Act is of

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act was enacted in 1971 in India to provide a legal framework for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners under specific conditions.

Question 3

Pre-conceptual and Pre-natal diagonostic technique (Regulation and Prevension Act) PCPNDT was passed in the year

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The Pre-conceptual and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act was passed in the year 1994 to address and prevent the misuse of prenatal diagnostic techniques for sex determination leading to female foeticide.

Question 4

Which day is celebrated as the United Nations International Day for the elimination of violence against women?

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The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on November 25th. This day is designated to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence, and other forms of violence.

Question 5

National commission for women was set up in the year

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The National Commission for Women was set up in January 1992.

Question 6

National commission for women was established under Act of

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The National Commission for Women was established in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.

Question 7

Justice Verma committee was constituted for amendment in

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The Justice Verma Committee was established in response to the public outcry following the 2012 Delhi gang rape case. Its primary mandate was to recommend amendments to criminal law to sternly deal with sexual assault against women, leading to significant changes in the laws related to sexual crimes in India.

Question 8

Child labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act is of the year

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The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act was enacted in the year 1986.

Question 9

Under which article of Constitution prohibits child labour?

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Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits child labour in factories, mines, and other hazardous employment for children below the age of 14 years.

Question 10

United Nations adopted the convention on Rights of child in the year

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The answer of United Nations adopted the convention on Rights...

Question 11

Which law is enacted to protect sexual abuse of child

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The correct law enacted to protect children from sexual abuse is the "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act" (POCSO Act).

Question 12

Adoption in India is a customary practice. Choose the correct option

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Adoption in India has been a customary practice for centuries, with references to it found in ancient texts and scriptures.

Question 13

Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act was passed in the year

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The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act was passed in the year 1956, which codified and reformed Hindu personal law regarding adoption and maintenance.

Question 14

A country cannot develop without the participation of village unit local self Government stated by

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Mahatma Gandhi strongly advocated for the concept of "Gram Swaraj" or village self-governance, emphasizing the importance of village units in the overall development of a country.

Question 15

The Family Courts Act was passed in the year

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The answer of The Family Courts Act was passed in...

Question 16

Under Hindu law registration of valid marriage is

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Registration of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is compulsory for all Hindu marriages solemnized after the commencement of the Act.

Question 17

Which case is related to rehabilation of prostitutes and their children

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Gaurav Jain v. Union of India is the case related to the rehabilitation of prostitutes and their children. The Supreme Court of India, in this case, addressed the need for rehabilitating women in prostitution and their children, emphasizing the importance of providing them with adequate opportunities for a dignified life.

Question 18

According to child marriage Act, 1929 what is the restricted age of male and female for vlaid marriage?

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The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929, also known as the Sarda Act, set the minimum age for marriage at 18 for females and 21 for males.

Question 19

The Government of India prohibited children below the age years to work even as domestic servants in tea shope etc.

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The Government of India prohibited children below the age of 14 years to work as domestic servants or in tea shops, among other places, to protect them from exploitation and to ensure their right to education is upheld.

Question 20

Which is the existing law which is relating to restraint of child marriages

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The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is the existing law in India that aims to prevent child marriages by setting the legal age of marriage and providing for punishment for those who do not comply with the law.

Quiz 3: Legal and Social Issues in India