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CDS 2025 · PYQ · Statutory Bodies / NCW · easy

Which of the following statements about National Commission for Women are correct? 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It has the mandate to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women. 3. It has the mandate to advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3✓ Correct

Explanation

All three statements about the National Commission for Women (NCW) are correct. The NCW was established in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, making it a statutory body (Statement 1 correct). Its mandate includes reviewing the constitutional and legal safeguards for women (Statement 2 correct), and advising the Government on policy matters affecting women (Statement 3 correct). Other functions include recommending remedial legislative measures, facilitating redressal of grievances, and investigating matters relating to deprivation of women's rights.
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