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Many families in our country are unable to meet even the basic needs of their members and/or access as well as utilise the various services provided by other structures of the society due to various reasons, one of them being lack of resources, especially financial. Further, many children, youth and elderly are separated from their families and are left to cope on their own. By themselves, they find it difficult to meet their own needs. 

Question: 1

In the context of institutes/programmes for vulnerable groups, choose the correct pair:

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Observation Homes provide temporary shelter and rehabilitation for vulnerable children separated from families.
  • CARA : Organising rallies
  • Promotion of Adventure : Child Rights Convention
  • Observation Home : A kind of home for Children
  • Promotion of National Integration : Family-based care
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Observation Home is a type of shelter/home for children who are either in conflict with the law or need protection. These homes provide care and rehabilitation services to children separated from their families. Explanation of other options:
(A) CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is responsible for regulating and monitoring adoption in India, not for organising rallies.
(B) Promotion of Adventure: Not directly related to the Child Rights Convention.
(D) Promotion of National Integration: This is a social goal, but it is not synonymous with family-based care.
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Question: 2

Match the initiatives for children, youth and elderly given in List-I with their related year in List-II:
List-I (Initiative) List-II (Year)
i. SOS Children’s Villages4. 1964
ii. National Youth Policy1. 2000, 2015
iii. National Policy for Older Persons2. 1999
iv. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act3. 2003, 2014
Choose the correct option from the following :

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Match initiatives with their years to understand the evolution of social welfare laws and policies.
  • i – 4, ii – 3, iii – 2, iv – 1
  • i – 3, ii – 4, iii – 1, iv – 2
  • i – 2, ii – 1, iii – 4, iv – 3
  • i – 3, ii – 1, iii – 2, iv – 4
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


SOS Children’s Villages was established in 1964 as a global organisation for orphaned and abandoned children, providing family-like care.
National Youth Policy was adopted in 2003 and revised in 2014 to address the needs and development of youth.
National Policy for Older Persons was formulated in 1999 to focus on welfare and protection of elderly persons.
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was enacted in 2000 and later amended in 2015 to safeguard the rights of children in conflict with law and children in need of care.
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Question: 3

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Within the broad category ‘Youth’, there are some groups who are especially vulnerable.
Reason (R): Rural and tribal youth are vulnerable groups.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Vulnerable youth groups often include rural and tribal populations due to socio-economic disadvantages.
  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The term “Youth” broadly includes all young people typically between the ages of 15 and 29. However, not all youth face the same challenges; some groups within this category are particularly vulnerable due to economic, social, and geographic factors. These vulnerable groups often lack adequate access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social security. Rural and tribal youth are identified as vulnerable because:
They generally live in underdeveloped or remote areas with poor infrastructure.
Access to quality education and vocational training is limited.
Healthcare facilities and awareness are often inadequate.
Employment opportunities are scarce, leading to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment.
Social marginalization and poverty contribute further to their vulnerability. Therefore, the reason (R) correctly identifies rural and tribal youth as vulnerable groups, which explains the assertion (A) that some groups within the broad youth category are especially vulnerable. This makes option (A) the correct choice.
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Question: 4

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): It is necessary to provide for the economic and health needs of the elderly to create a conducive social milieu.
Reason (R): In India, Senior Citizens constitute persons in the age group of 50 years and above.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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In India, senior citizens are officially recognized as people aged 60 years and above for welfare schemes and policies.
  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is C

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It is indeed necessary to provide for the economic and health needs of the elderly to ensure they live with dignity and comfort, which contributes to a supportive and conducive social environment. This makes Assertion (A) true.
However, the Reason (R) is incorrect because in India, the term "Senior Citizens" or elderly generally refers to persons aged 60 years and above, not 50 years and above. The definition of senior citizens as those aged 60+ is used in government policies and social welfare schemes.
Therefore, while the need to provide for elderly welfare (Assertion) is true, the age group mentioned in the Reason is incorrect, making option (C) the correct choice.
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