Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
1.It is a constitutional body.
2.It is responsible to ensure that laws and policies align with child rights perspectives.
3.It issues directions that are binding on concerned persons or authorities.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The NCPCR is a statutory body established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. The NCPCR has the power to recommend measures for effective implementation of child rights laws and policies, but it does not have the authority to issue binding directions. It can only recommend initiation of proceedings or suggest remedial measures.
Statement 2 is correct. The NCPCR ensures that all laws, policies, programs, and administrative mechanisms are in consonance with the child rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Source: AIR
