1.
Which of the following statements with regard to persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
- The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
- The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Select the answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 and 3
D
1 only
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Correct Answer: B — 2 only
Explanation:
This question is flawed and has no valid option. Statement 1 is rejected because the RPwD Act was passed in 2016, not 2018. Statement 2 is accepted because Sugamya Bharat covers built environment, transport, and ICT accessibility. Statement 3 is rejected because universal accessibility across all central government buildings is an unfulfilled goal.