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National Commission for Women: Key Functions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Augments the subject of NCW (#117) with details on its operational activities: conducting research on women’s issues, inspecting custody homes, recommending measures to tackle trafficking, female foeticide, and acid attacks. NCW organizes awareness campaigns, monitors implementation of protective legislation, and engages with NGOs working at the grassroots. It can summon documents, call witnesses, and produce reports for the government’s action. While its recommendations are non-binding, public pressure often prompts legislative or administrative responses. NCW’s success depends on robust collaboration with state machineries, autonomy from political interference, and consistent budgetary support.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?