25 MCQ on  Legal Provisions for Persons with Disability

1. The "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act" was enacted in India in which year to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities? a) 2016 b) 2005 c) 1995 d) 1989 Answer: a) 2016

2. The "Accessible India Campaign" aims to create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. When was this campaign launched in India? a) 2015 b) 2010 c) 2018 d) 2008 Answer: a) 2015

3. The legal provision in India that mandates a certain percentage of government jobs for persons with disabilities is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Employment of Disabled Persons Act c) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act d) The Disabilities Act Answer: c) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act

4. The "National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities Act" was enacted in which year to support families in providing care and protection to persons with disabilities? a) 1999 b) 2005 c) 2000 d) 2010 Answer: a) 1999

5. The legal provision that mandates public transportation to be accessible to persons with disabilities is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Equal Opportunities Act c) The Inclusive Transportation Act d) The Public Facilities Act Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

6. The "Mental Healthcare Act" in India was enacted in which year to provide for mental healthcare and services for persons with mental illness? a) 2017 b) 2015 c) 2012 d) 2019 Answer: a) 2017

7. The legal provision in India that promotes inclusive education for children with disabilities is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Inclusive Education Act c) The Right to Education Act d) The Special Education Act Answer: c) The Right to Education Act

8. The legal provision that guarantees reservation for persons with disabilities in educational institutions is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act c) The Educational Equality Act d) The Inclusive Education Act Answer: b) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act

9. The "Accessible Elections" initiative in India ensures that elections are accessible for persons with disabilities. Which election commission launched this initiative? a) Election Commission of India (ECI) b) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) c) National Commission for Women (NCW) d) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Answer: a) Election Commission of India (ECI)

10. The "Assistive Devices Scheme" in India provides aids and appliances to persons with disabilities. In which year was this scheme launched? a) 2014 b) 2011 c) 2008 d) 2005 Answer: c) 2008

11. The legal provision that ensures reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in workplaces is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Employment Equality Act c) The Equal Opportunities Act d) The Workers' Rights Act Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

12. The "Special Courts for Persons with Disabilities" initiative aims to provide speedy justice to persons with disabilities. In which year was this initiative launched? a) 2017 b) 2019 c) 2015 d) 2018 Answer: a) 2017

13. The legal provision in India that mandates accessible websites and digital content for persons with disabilities is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Inclusive Digital Content Act c) The Accessible Technology Act d) The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

14. The "Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities" is appointed by the President of India. In which year was this institution established? a) 1995 b) 2005 c) 1989 d) 2000 Answer: c) 1989

15. The "Hearing Impaired Children Scheme" in India aims to provide educational support to children with hearing impairments. In which year was this scheme launched? a) 2009 b) 2011 c) 2014 d) 2017 Answer: a) 2009

16. The legal provision in India that mandates sign language interpretation during court proceedings for persons with hearing impairments is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Inclusive Court Proceedings Act c) The Deaf Rights Act d) The Sign Language Interpretation Act Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

17. The "Accessible Books" initiative in India aims to provide books in accessible formats for persons with visual impairments. In which year was this initiative launched? a) 2010 b) 2012 c) 2015 d) 2018 Answer: b) 2012

18. The "Accessible Tourism" initiative in India promotes accessible travel for persons with disabilities. Which ministry is primarily responsible for this initiative? a) Ministry of Tourism b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment c) Ministry of Transport d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Answer: a) Ministry of Tourism

19. The "National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities" is a statutory body established under the provisions of which act? a) National Trust Act b) Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act c) Mental Healthcare Act d) Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act Answer: a) National Trust Act

20. The legal provision in India that mandates reservation in seats for persons with disabilities in public buses is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Inclusive Transportation Act c) The Motor Vehicles Act d) The Public Transport Accessibility Act Answer: c) The Motor Vehicles Act

21. The "Accessible Information and Communication" initiative in India aims to provide information and communication in accessible formats for persons with disabilities. In which year was this initiative launched? a) 2013 b) 2015 c) 2017 d) 2019 Answer: b) 2015

22. The legal provision in India that mandates ramps and accessible facilities in public buildings and infrastructure is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Accessibility in Public Buildings Act c) The Equal Opportunities Act d) The Barrier-Free Infrastructure Act Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

23. The legal provision that mandates appropriate representation of persons with disabilities in decision-making bodies is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Equal Representation Act c) The Participatory Decision-Making Act d) The Social Inclusion Act Answer: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

24. The "Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act" was launched in India to promote the implementation of the provisions of which act? a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act c) The National Trust Act d) The Mental Healthcare Act Answer: b) The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act

25. The legal provision in India that mandates free education for children with disabilities up to the age of 18 years is under: a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act b) The Right to Education Act c) The Free and Compulsory Education Act d) The Inclusive Education Act Answer: b) The Right to Education Act