National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

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Context

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Manipur DGP, directing it take cognizance and file an FIR against three persons for posting photographs of a minor that they alleged was involved in the incident on May 4 in which two women were paraded naked.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a constitutional body that aims to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in harmony with Child Rights as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

2. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

3. Under the act, a Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 14 years age group.

4. The commission has a chairperson and ten members of which at least five should be women.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(d) None

Correct Answer: (a) Only one

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