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Question No. 474Interactive Test Mode
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Q474. Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Himachal Pradesh

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In 1996, Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to enact specific legislation—the Himachal Pradesh Maintenance of Parents and Dependants Act, 1996—making it legally obligatory for children to maintain and support their dependent parents and senior citizens.

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Himachal Pradesh pioneered the state-level parental maintenance law in 1996, which later served as a precursor to the central Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q474)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Himachal Pradesh

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q474

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 474 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Himachal Pradesh". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Himachal Pradesh pioneered the statelevel parental maintenance law in 1996, which later served as a precursor to the central Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

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