Important Laws on Social Protection

21. The NCST is a constitutional body created under which article of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 338A
b) Article 342
c) Article 365
d) Article 370

22. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted in which year?
a) 2002
b) 2005
c) 2009
d) 2013

23. The Prevention of Atrocities (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1989, provides for the prevention of offenses against:
a) Women
b) Children
c) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
d) Minority communities

24. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) operates under the Ministry of:
a) Home Affairs
b) Women and Child Development
c) Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Health and Family Welfare

25. The CARA is responsible for regulating adoptions in India in accordance with the:
a) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
b) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
c) Maternity Benefit Act
d) Indian Penal Code