The National Commission for Women was created by

Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2017 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Commission for Women (NCW) and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR))

1. an amendment in the Constitution of India
2. a decision of the Union Cabinet
3. an Act passed by the Parliament
4. an order of the President of India

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• Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Women (NCW). 1.
• The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. The aim of the commission is to: review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women; recommend remedial legislative measures; facilitate redressal of grievances and punish the guilty. advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women. Which is not correct statement?
• Which of the following statements are correct? The National Commission for Women was 1. constituted in 1992 for protecting and promoting the interests and rights of women It was established under a legislation 2. enacted by the Parliament in 1990 The Ministry of Women and Child Devel‐ 3. opment, Government of India, is the nodal Ministry for the Commission
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• The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to 1. Review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women. 2. Recommend remedial legislative measures. 3. Facilitate redressal of grievances. 4. To take direct action against perpetrators of crimes against women. Which of the above statement(s) is/are false ?
• Who among the following was the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women ?
• Which one of the following is not a Constitutional Commission of India?
• Which of the following is presently the Chairperson of Rashtriya Mahila Ayog ?

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