Child Welfare Schemes — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles specifically empowers the State to make special provisions for women and children?

Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme: 1. It was launched in 1975. 2. It provides supplementary nutrition only to children aged 0-3 years. 3. Pre-school non-formal education is one of its key components. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Acts mandates a 25% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in private unaided schools?

With reference to the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, consider the following statements: 1. It completely prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in all occupations and processes. 2. It prohibits the employment of adolescents (14-18 years) in all occupations and processes. 3. It allows children to help in family enterprises after school hours or during vacations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following schemes primarily focuses on improving the Child Sex Ratio at Birth (CSRB) and promoting the education of the girl child?