Consider the following about the National Commission for Women (NCW).
1) It is a constitutional body setup to implement the Directive principles of State policy.
2) Its Chairman must have served in either judicial or administrative capacity for the Government of India.
3) Chairperson and members can be removed by the Central Government.
4) It reports directly to the Parliament on all matters relating to the safeguards provided for women.
Select the Solution using the codes below.
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2 and 4 only
Incorrect Answer3 and 4 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1: It is a statutory body setup under the NCW Act 1992.
Statement 2 and 3: The NCW is made up of a chairperson, five members and a member secretary. A person ‘committed to the cause of women” is nominated and appointed as Chairperson by the Central Government. The Five members are also nominated by the central Government. They are “persons of ability, integrity and standing who have had experience in law or legislation, trade unionism, management of an industry or organisation committed to increasing the employment potential of women, women’s voluntary organizations (including women activists), administration, economic development, health, education or social welfare. One member must be from SC / ST. Chairperson and members are removed by Central Government.
Statement 4: It presents reports to central government on work done towards women safeguards.
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By: Parvesh Mehta