- The National Commission for Backward Classes Act was passed in 1993, giving statutory status to the Commission. (A-iv) - The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation Act) was enacted in 1986 to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and regulate the conditions of work of children in certain other employments. (B-iii) - The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act was enacted in 1995, providing rights and entitlements to persons with disabilities. (C-ii) - The National Commission for Minorities Act was passed in 1992, granting statutory status to the Commission which was initially set up in 1978. (D-year is 1992)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List-I List-II (Human Rights Documents) (Year)
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Minorities (Religious and Linguistic))
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Answer: A. The National Commission for i. 1990 Backward Classes Act
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