Social Justice & Welfare·Prelims Questions
Adoption and Foster Care — Prelims Questions
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
Q1medium
With reference to adoption procedures in India, consider the following statements: 1. CARA is a constitutional body established under Article 39 2. Single men can adopt female children under current guidelines 3. Inter-country adoption is permitted only after domestic options are exhausted for 6 months 4. Pre-adoption foster care is mandatory for all adoptions Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q2easy
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) operates under which ministry?
Q3medium
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for prospective adoptive parents under CARA guidelines?
Q4medium
The landmark case that established foundational principles for adoption in India was:
Q5easy
Foster care in India differs from adoption primarily because: