25 MCQ on Legal Provision for Children

1. The "Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act" in India was first enacted in which year? a) 1986 b) 2000 c) 2015 d) 1992 Answer: a) 1986

2. The legal provision in India that mandates free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years is under: a) The Right to Education Act b) The Child Welfare Act c) The Free Education Act d) The Compulsory Education Act Answer: a) The Right to Education Act

3. The "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act" was enacted in India in which year to protect children from sexual abuse? a) 2009 b) 2012 c) 2015 d) 2018 Answer: b) 2012

4. The legal provision in India that criminalizes child marriage and prescribes punishment for those involved is under: a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act b) The Child Rights Protection Act c) The Child Marriage Prevention Act d) The Juvenile Justice Act Answer: a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

5. The "National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)" in India was established in which year to protect and promote the rights of children? a) 2001 b) 2005 c) 2007 d) 2010 Answer: c) 2007

6. The legal provision in India that mandates the establishment of Children's Courts to deal with offenses against children is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act c) The Child Protection Act d) The Child Rights Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

7. The "Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)" in India was launched in which year to ensure the safety and security of children? a) 2009 b) 2011 c) 2013 d) 2015 Answer: a) 2009

8. The legal provision in India that bans child labor in hazardous industries is under: a) The Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act b) The Child Rights Protection Act c) The Child Labor Abolition Act d) The Right to Education Act Answer: a) The Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act

9. The "Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)" was launched in India in which year to provide comprehensive health care to children? a) 2011 b) 2012 c) 2013 d) 2015 Answer: b) 2012

10. The legal provision in India that defines the age below which a person is considered a child is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Rights Protection Act c) The Age of Majority Act d) The Child Labor Act Answer: c) The Age of Majority Act

11. The "Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana" in India is a savings scheme primarily aimed at: a) Encouraging savings for the girl child's education and marriage b) Encouraging savings for children's health care c) Encouraging savings for the boy child's education d) Encouraging savings for retirement Answer: a) Encouraging savings for the girl child's education and marriage

12. The "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" initiative was launched in India in which year to promote the welfare and education of the girl child? a) 2014 b) 2015 c) 2016 d) 2017 Answer: a) 2014

13. The "Mid-Day Meal Scheme" in India provides free meals to children in: a) Government and government-aided schools b) Private schools c) Colleges and universities d) Special schools for disabled children Answer: a) Government and government-aided schools

14. The "Childline 1098" is a toll-free helpline number in India for: a) Reporting child abuse and seeking help for children in distress b) Reporting child labor cases c) Reporting child marriages d) Reporting child trafficking Answer: a) Reporting child abuse and seeking help for children in distress

15. The legal provision in India that mandates the establishment of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Rights Protection Act c) The Child Welfare Act d) The Child Protection Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

16. The legal provision in India that aims to protect children from trafficking and exploitation is under: a) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act b) The Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act c) The Child Trafficking Prevention Act d) The Child Protection Act Answer: a) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

17. The "POCSO e-box" is an online platform associated with the "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act" for reporting: a) Child sexual abuse b) Child labor cases c) Child marriages d) Child trafficking Answer: a) Child sexual abuse

18. The "Smriti Van" initiative, a memorial for children who lost their lives, is located in which city of India? a) Bhopal b) Delhi c) Mumbai d) Kolkata Answer: a) Bhopal

19. The legal provision in India that provides for the establishment of a Children's Helpline (Childline) for children in need of care and protection is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Protection Act c) The Child Welfare Act d) The Child Rights Protection Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

20. The "Bal Kalyan Samiti" at the district level is constituted under the provisions of which act in India? a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Welfare Act c) The Child Rights Protection Act d) The Child Education Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

21. The legal provision in India that mandates the appointment of a Child Marriage Prohibition Officer is under: a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act b) The Child Protection Act c) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act d) The Child Marriage Prevention Act Answer: a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

22. The "Child Friendly Police Station" initiative aims to create a child-friendly environment for reporting crimes against children. In which year was this initiative launched in India? a) 2016 b) 2014 c) 2012 d) 2018 Answer: a) 2016

23. The legal provision in India that mandates the establishment of a District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Welfare Act c) The Child Protection Act d) The Child Education Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

24. The "Poshan Abhiyaan" in India is a multi-ministerial convergence mission aimed at addressing malnutrition among children. In which year was this mission launched? a) 2018 b) 2015 c) 2013 d) 2019 Answer: a) 2018

25. The legal provision in India that mandates the establishment of Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPU) is under: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act b) The Child Protection Act c) The Child Welfare Act d) The Child Rights Protection Act Answer: a) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act