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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Established under the 2005 Act, aims to safeguard children’s rights as per the Constitution and UN Convention on Child Rights. Monitors the enforcement of child-focused laws—like the Right to Education Act, Child Labour (Prohibition), and POCSO. It assesses policy impact, inspects child care institutions, and recommends actions against violators. NCPCR can summon documents, ensuring accountability among agencies handling children’s welfare. Though it cannot directly penalize offenders, it pushes for reforms and coordinates with state commissions. Widespread issues like child trafficking, malnutrition, and abuse make the NCPCR’s role pivotal in shaping a protective environment for India’s massive child population.

Practice Questions

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?