1) Which of the following has been prescribed as penalty for discriminating against differently-abled persons?
a. Fine up to 5 lakhs and imprisonment up to 5 years
b. Fine up to 2 lakhs and imprisonment up to 3 years
c. Fine up to 5 lakhs and imprisonment up to 2 years
d. Fine from Rs. 5000 and imprisonment up to 1 year
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Fine up to 5 lakhs and imprisonment up to 2 years
Explanation:
It provides for imprisonment of at least six months up to two years, along with a fine ranging between Rs 10,000 and Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.
The New Act will bring our law in line with the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory. This will fulfil the obligations on the part of India in terms of UNCRD.
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2) Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities will now be assisted by 5 Commissioners.
2) Office of State Commissioners of Disabilities will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has been strengthened who will now be assisted by 2 Commissioners and an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
Similarly, the office of State Commissioners of Disabilities has been strengthened who will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 5 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the State Commissioners will act as regulatory bodies and Grievance Redressal agencies and also monitor implementation of the Act.
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3) Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 5% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
2) Constitution and the functions of District level committees would be prescribed the Union Government.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
District level committees will be constituted by the State Governments to address local concerns of PwDs. Details of their constitution and the functions of such committees would be prescribed by the State Governments in the rules.
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4) Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.
2) Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will be subsumed with the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
- Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.
- Government funded educational institutions as well as the government recognized institutions will have to provide inclusive education to the children with disabilities.
- National and State Fund will be created to provide financial support to the persons with disabilities.
- The existing National Fund for Persons with Disabilities and the Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will be subsumed with the National Fund.
- The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law.
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5) Which of the following is/are amongst the 21 disabilities mentioned in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Thalassemia
2) Hemophilia
3) Sickle Cell disease
a. 3
b. 1, 2
c. None of the above
d. All of the above
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
The New categories of disabilities also included three blood disorders, Thalassemia, Haemophilia and Sickle Cell disease.
Other disabilities are - Leprosy Cured Persons, Parkinson's disease, Acid Attack Victims, etc.
The new law will not only enhance the Rights and Entitlements of Divyangjan but also provide effective mechanism for ensuring their empowerment and true inclusion into the Society in a satisfactory manner.
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6) Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Acid Attack Victims have been included in the list of disables.
2) Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Disability has been defined based on an evolving and dynamic concept.
The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities.
Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time. Acid Attack Victims have been included.
Dwarfism, muscular dystrophy have has been indicated as separate class of specified disability.
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