UPSC Prelims 2011 · Question 59 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2011 question on Persons With Disabilities Act Benefits
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2011
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectPolity
- TopicGovernance
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Verdict
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct because Indian disability law provides educational, economic and accessibility-related safeguards for persons with disabilities.
Analysis
All three provisions are related to the legal and welfare safeguards available for persons with disabilities. These were provided under the earlier 1995 Act and strengthened under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Statement by statement
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years — Correct
Children with benchmark disabilities have the right to free education up to the age of 18 years.
This goes beyond the general Right to Education framework, which mainly covers children from 6 to 14 years.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business — Correct
The law provides for concessional or preferential allotment of land for persons with disabilities.
This may include land for setting up businesses, housing, special schools, research centres or rehabilitation facilities.
3. Ramps in public buildings — Correct
The law requires the government to create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities.
This includes ramps and accessible facilities in public buildings, transport systems, hospitals and other public utilities.
Extra UPSC info
* The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 replaced the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
* The 2016 Act was enacted to align Indian law with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
* It increased the recognised categories of disabilities from 7 to 21.
* Benchmark disability means at least 40% of a specified disability.
* Reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities is 4%.
* Reservation in higher education institutions is 5%.