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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 305Interactive Test Mode
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Q305. Consider the following statements: 1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) scheme was initiated and administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Statement 2 is correct: The Gurupadaswamy Committee (1979) was appointed to examine the problems of child labour, which ultimately led to the enactment of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q305)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 305 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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